Second that.
Now we need a super mod to change the room name. Or move us to new, bigger digs so we have room for all these awards.
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Second that.
Now we need a super mod to change the room name. Or move us to new, bigger digs so we have room for all these awards.
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I'm trying to do an image search for my cover details for BINSIDLY, but it's turned into a game of "Bang Kill Marry".
Oh, to phooey with it. I really can't find any representative stock photos but I've described it as best I can and it won't be the first time I put my full trust in a cover artist to be pleased with the results.
Oh, to phooey with it. I really can't find any representative stock photos but I've described it as best I can and it won't be the first time I put my full trust in a cover artist to be pleased with the results.
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why would you do an image search? Why not just pull the document file? Or, conversely, go to your inbox where I just sent them?
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Just curious, do any MUSA authors also do their own covers (cover art) or are covers usually picked for them?
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Authors at Musa work with their cover artists. We take the author's ideas and work from that base.
At the moment, we contractually do not permit authors to do their own cover art. That doesn't mean it'll never happen. Some authors might get that permission. but while we're building our branding--no.
And yet, Musa authors have more input into their covers than any other publisher that I know of.
At the moment, we contractually do not permit authors to do their own cover art. That doesn't mean it'll never happen. Some authors might get that permission. but while we're building our branding--no.
And yet, Musa authors have more input into their covers than any other publisher that I know of.
For Hard Bargain, I showed the cover artist an example of a Mills & Boon Riva cover (I adore their covers) and asked her if she could incorporate similar design elements into mine. She did, beautifully!
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I need to do that, but it'll have to wait a couple of weeks. I have...bills to pay. I also need to make sure with my surgeon that a con two months after surgery won't kill me. Literally.
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I can 100% support what Celina's said here. I had a rough idea for my cover, did a bit of Googling for images and let the Art people at Musa have the links along with a few crappy shots I took on my phone. I described what I was thinking of and a few weeks later, I had my cover. See sig - it's around a zillion times better than I described or imagined.
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I saw your cover around 2 am this morning. I'm thinking that you probably love this cover more than the first one, yes?
Wait, how did I miss this?
You were able to get the surgery after all, or you're going to get the surgery still? I don't remember any recent updates on the insurance issues.
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Long story short_ part of the surgery was approved, but not the part I really need to have done. So the insurance is paying some, and I am paying the rest. maybe. I actually might be having to put this back until the spring.
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Very much. It's a great balance of cool and warm colors. J'approve! Or something.
(Oh, MY GOD. That's my name on the cover!
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Ah, I see. Sorry to hear that miss M. I was hoping they'd eventually come through for you as far as the entire amount. Or at least the part your back needs most.
I keep finding more books and websites online about specific back exercises that help move disks back into place by strengthening certain muscle groups.
Would any of those be doable for you, or is there simply too much scar tissue (and the disk has moved too far) for any type of exercises to help move it closer to where it should be?
I was curious as to how flexible you are, or if you can't even attempt certain exercises anymore do to the pain.
Just wish there was something more we could suggest to help you reduce the daily pain load.
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Unfortunately, my broken disc is a quarter of a million dollar artificial titanium disc, and since it's now broken off from its moorings, so to speak, I have to be extremely careful about what I do. So lying flat, no lifting over five pounds, no extended walking, no car rides longer than 30 minutes--just...nothing. Literally nothing. If the disc slides one way, it could sever my spinal cord. If it slides the other way, it could sever major blood vessels and I'd bleed to death.
So, nope. Nothing like that is in the cards for me.
So, nope. Nothing like that is in the cards for me.
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