The Newsman from The Muppet Show
So, I’ve been dancing around this little tidbit and wondering when I should mention what’s going on. After all, it’s been a while since I released a Legends of Windemere book and I keep doing my ‘hope to release’ statement. At this point, I’m just going to say it’ll be released when it does and hope anyone who volunteers to help with the promo is still willing to. Feel free to volunteer, drop out, or whatever it is you need to do in the comments.
Now for the big news:
I was going to mention this during a cover reveal, but I don’t think it can wait. Legends of Windemere: Tribe of the Snow Tiger (Book 10 of the series) will be the last cover from Jason. His schedule is too busy with his tattoo job, which is his main job. We tried to get things to work, it didn’t, and he contacted me saying that he has to bow out once this next cover is done. Fully understand because the main job comes first. Happy and really appreciate that he made it to the double digits and looking forward to the final work. The scene he talked to me about sounds epic.
What does this mean for Books 11-15?
Obviously, a new cover artist will have to be found and I’m going to be trying to contact one suggestion next week. Jason has been doing the covers since the beginning, so I’m going to have a challenge ahead of me. Changing a cover style confuses people because they think it’s a different series. Remember when the cover style changed between Allure of the Gypsies and Family of the Tri-Rune?
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- Cover Art by Jason Pedersen
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- Cover Art by Jason Pedersen
Yeah. That caused people to think it was a new series. So Book 11 is going to have an interesting debut. This is another reason I have to be careful in picking someone to make the new covers. Nobody can copy Jason and I wouldn’t want that. Yet, I probably should find somebody who is similar in style and vision. I know that I’m a lot more flexible than some readers when it comes to this. I want the cover to look good and be eye-catching, which doesn’t always match between me and readers. With 5 books to go, we’ll have to see what happens.
Anyway, that’s the situation right now. This and other 2016 events have caused the delay, which I do apologize for. Let’s end on another important note:
Legends of Windemere Bundle #1 is 99 cents until Saturday!
Cover Art by Jason Pedersen
3D Conversion by Bestt_graphics
Legends of Windemere 
Reblogged this on S.K. Nicholls and commented:
Get started on this fantasy series now.
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Thanks for the reblog.
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My pleasure.
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I’d be up for volunteering again, and I wish you the best of luck in finding a new artist.
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Thanks. I have a few suggestions for the new artist, so fingers crossed.
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Wish you luck. With so many talented and good people in BlogLand, I’m sure you’ll fina a good match.
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Thanks. A few people have been suggested. Hoping to start making contact next week if I can get some things sorted out.
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Wish you the best, Charles. I’m sure you’ll find a perfect fit. 🙂
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Thanks. Fingers crossed as usual.
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Reblogged this on Nicholas C. Rossis and commented:
Get a great fantasy bundle for 99c!
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Thanks for the reblog.
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You know I’m in. I’ll post whatever you want. I have to say that Sean is a pretty versatile artist, and I highly recommend him.
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Thanks. I’ll put him on the list as I check out artists. My one worry is that it will be so different from the others that people will assume it’s a different series even with the Volume 10 in the title. Get the feeling that’s inevitable though.
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Similar is still a reasonable goal. Since the change is inevitable, you should stop worrying about it and forge ahead. Maybe Jason can give you a Fizzle tattoo for old times sake.
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Be a long flight for it. That and I’m not into getting tattoos. 🙂 I think my worry is stemming from the abysmal year and have so many unknowns to deal with. Still, we’ll see what happens.
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Oh come on. I have Gallicus, and I would like a Lisa one. I just have to keep them hidden at work.
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Honestly, I’ve never been interested in anything long enough to guarantee that I wouldn’t get tired of it. Tattoos are permanent and I tend to get bored of looking at the same thing over and over again. So I know it’s not something for me. A friend who has a few told me a while back that if I ever wanted a tattoo, I should put it on the bathroom mirror for 3 months. If I’m not sick of the image by the end then it’s a good idea.
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I was the same way. I wanted one for decades, but couldn’t commit. When I started writing it changed my perspective. Those characters are more a part of me.
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I know a few authors who have done that. Wouldn’t even know who to pick with that path.
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You would need a mural to cover them all. I picked Gallicus because he’s colorful and his serpentine tail suggests motion.
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So not tall enough to get the entire Windemere hero and villain pantheon. 🙂
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I can visualize one of those old MArvel or DC posters they used to make with everyone on them.
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The grand finale of Windemere (all series) might look something like that. 😀
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I love Craig’s comment. Anyway I’m sure you’ll find an artist. Keep me on the volunteer list.
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Thanks. Fingers crossed that the search goes well.
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Ankles too.
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I am still a volunteer!
Sorry to hear you have to go on a cover artist hunt! And sorry if my comment sounds pesky, but Make sure you take note of the fonts used! They are, I think, one of the things that helps your readers know its your books 😀
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I’m going to see what we can do there. New artist might mean a different font type. It’s hard to ask someone to copy another artist. Sounds almost insulting to me, but I do want there to be some similarity.
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Designing and Typography are 2 sides of the same coin, but they are still same sides. Don’;t let an artist shame you into not maintaining a tradition or a brend. I know it can mean New artist, new look, but as much as you respect the artist, he/she should respect your book, as well. This font is just a little thing that makes Windermere remembered in a certain way, I connect the font to your books. If I see tomorrow it used somewhere I will be “THEY USED CHARLES FONT, LAME!” 😀 In any case, if the new artist has a new awesomes idea, you can tweak all the other covers too!
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All I can do is see what happens here. I’m going to ask if they can make it close to his style and explain the situation of changing artists. Though if I can’t find anyone who can do it then I might miss out on someone with talent. It’s going to be a lot of consideration and compromise on this one.
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Yeah, and you will have a lot of pondering to do regarding the style. I am just saying, remember that you have the wheel and don’t be scared to ask for stuff, that you are paying for,for your beloved books! 😀
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Thanks. It’ll probably come down a lot to what the artist has access too as well. Jason did a lot by hand, so a computer version will definitely look different.
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