30 Covers, 30 Days 2011: Day 6 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415 Tim Kim Happy Daylight Savings — don’t forget to turn your clocks back and adjust your time zone settings on the NaNo site if you need to (you can find that under “Edit User Settings”). Take advantage of your extra hour and write like the dickens, taking inspiration from today’s cover, designed by Jacob Covey: <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu920cjdMq1r0x68m.jpg"><strong> The Lying Division</strong> by <a href="http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/chillibean" rel="nofollow">Chillibean</a> Sixteen-year-old Klyte is the reluctant new recruit of the Lying Division. His job is to keep the peasants content by twisting the truth, but it’s not that simple. Visere says everything they do is legal, but Visere’s a Liar. And a killer. Within days, Klyte sees just how good the Liars are at their job. The King always has his way, and everyone who opposes him are ‘persuaded’ otherwise. Any whisper of rebellion results in a mass interrogation. Any vigilantes looking for a revolt are supposed to be stamped out. But they aren’t. And they will kill for freedom. Then Klyte realises that his worst fear shouldn’t be the vigilantes. It shouldn’t be the impending civil war. It should be the person right under his nose, smiling that knowing smile and twirling a knife behind his back. <a href="http://www.unflown.com/" rel="nofollow">Jacob Covey</a> has been Art Director at <a href="http://www.fantagraphics.com/" rel="nofollow">Fantagraphics Books</a> for the past seven years and operates a multi-disciplinary design studio at the mouth of the Columbia River. It never previously occurred to him that crossed fingers are both a symbol of deception and an appeal for good fortune. To him, that seems interesting. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:41:54 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524149 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524149 Chestergirl28 That sounds so cool!!!! Definitely my favorite out of them all so far! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:49:45 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524344 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524344 arrawyn I love this! love the synopsis - the story sounds awesome - and the cover is just amazing - so different and unique (just like the story!) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:50:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524355 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524355 melbelle0418 The story sounds very interesting and the cover is a great fit. Congrats to both! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:56:06 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524482 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_524482 Mudge the Expendable I would most definitely pick up a book with this cover on it. Excellent job, Jacob Covey! Only problem is, I now want to order the book and for some reason Amazon doesn't list it.... Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:28:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_525194 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_525194 Ingrid- Wow, mysterious cover! Jikes! I'd read it if I could buy it somewhere. For sure! (: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:05:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526142 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526142 quilled So far this is my favorite cover! I love the mystery of it all! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:11:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526333 Lady_Indis_Dress That's a seriously interesting cover. I would pick that up in a bookstore. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:30:10 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526803 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526803 Kalakash I would definitely read this! The cover and the synopsis are amazing! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:32:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526872 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_526872 djtrousdale YES! I remember seeing this synopsis in the thread. Very deserving. I love how all the symbols are arranged. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:40:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_527110 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_527110 alice-in-vunderland I really, really, really love the red and black together on this cover, and the synopsis sounds fascinating! Good choice, and great cover. Keep up the great work, Joy! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:59:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_527603 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_527603 Jeronimus This is a seriousy pretty cover! I'd take a definite look at a book that looks like this (and after reading this synopsis, open it and read a page or two), so that's a job well done. It definitely works well with the synopsis (love the fingers-crossed looking like someone taking a pledge, very clever.). Colors are fabulous as well. Awesome. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:50:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_529003 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_529003 desertxsnow Lovely cover and a very intriguing synopsis! Nice job on both the part of the designer and of the author. I would definitely pick it up based on the design depicted here, and be even more likely to read it based on that synopsis. Congrats! :) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:32:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_530225 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_530225 lost4wards This is my favourite concept and art so far. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:40:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_530452 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_530452 Mutive This story sounds absolutely amazing. I hope I'll be able to read it once it's done! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:28:48 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531785 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_531785 Nisa-chan666 Very interesting looking cover. That would catch my eye in an instant if that were on sale. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:11:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534516 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534516 Septimus Pfluger They keep getting better and better! Congrats to all the 30C30D artists and writers so far. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:17:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534650 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534650 inkoftwilight The cover is ah-mazing! And the story sounds super good! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:24:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534877 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_534877 fParkyr Oh! I'm interested! I hope to be reading it soon! :) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:13:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_536252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_536252 littlelummox What a story concept! And a great cover! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:37:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_536905 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_536905 skaqueenie I got out of the house today and took a break from writing to go volunteer at a dog shelter. There happened to be an event betweem two of the dogs and, as tragic as it was, it gave me a good idea for my story! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:45:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537130 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537130 MrHeywire I would read this. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:46:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537160 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537160 skaqueenie Question: How do you get the halo over your profile picture? Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:09:39 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_537800 smoshea That's a donor halo. You "buy" one in the nano store by donating money. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:59:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_539171 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_539171 Chillibean ((Gahh, I'm so sorry for being late!)) That is so... AMAZING. Oh my gosh, thank you so much, Jacob! It's fantastic! I am completely and utterly speechless. And I didn't know the crossed fingers symbolism either, so that's really interesting. Thaaaank youuuuu! Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:48:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_543263 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_543263 Meryle I want to read it. I really do. *starts saving money* Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:42:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_546843 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_546843 TheFlyingSeal If this was a real book, I would buy it 0.o Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:35:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_548125 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_548125 shingo_the_pest Wow, AWESOME cover! Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:32:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_548848 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=1#forum_thread_comment_548848 Hello, Dollface I absolutely love both the cover work and the synopsis. This sounds like a great story, I'd definitely pick it up in stores! Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:38:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_550253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_550253 Cynthus I like the cover. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:12:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_552050 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_552050 Cynthus Just looked at the crossed fingers again, which reminded me of something we used to do as children - lie while crossing fingers behind our backs, which meant we didn't mean what we had said. Plus the military uses that sign to signal coercion. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:16:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_552137 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_552137 Flammable Heart Oh, wow, this is gorgeous! Definitely one that would make me pick it up if I saw it on a table in a bookshop. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:19:18 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_556442 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_556442 Minastauriel Um, now I want to read this. A lot. :) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:39:27 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_590925 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/27415?page=2#forum_thread_comment_590925 Seaquille Using a card/block over a face is not a new idea, but it works here, I think. The title is easy to find, and not overly difficult to read, although white lettering on a pale background means it does not show up very well. The medieval lettering and twin lions work well to give the idea of the time period being in the days of chivalry. But, if that is so, then there is a problem with the photo of the person. It looks like a man wearing a white, business-suit type shirt. Of course, being fictional, it is entirely possible that there are business-suit wearing individuals in a feudal system environment. The illustrations of lions, banners, and snake are very crudely drawn, and very dark, detracting from the very light coloured book title. I understand that only 24 hrs is allowed for the art work, but this looks like it was felt penned down with a marker in about 20 minutes, and its roughness makes for a cheaper looking feel of the book. 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