30 Covers, 30 Days 2011: Day 15 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749 Tim Kim Happy Tuesday to you! It's officially the midpoint of NaNoWriMo -- craziness, I say. To mark the occasion, take a look at today's cover, designed by Christopher King: <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lupsdx7Ujj1r0x68m.jpg"><strong> The Wonder Room</strong> by <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/mrheywire" rel="nofollow">MrHeywire</a> In the 1940's, Hazel is a strange woman who has an obsession with time travel and wants to spend an eternity exploring the far reaches of time. A deal with the devil looks like it will make her dreams a reality. But, of course, there's a catch. In the 1970's, Fletcher is a lonely child whose only friend is a stray dog. When the dog is caught in a house fire, Fletcher goes in to save it, only to need to be saved himself. After his rescue, he becomes strangely disturbed. In 2009, Andrew meets an old homeless man who seems completely insane, but the things he says seems to make more sense than they should. The friendship that forms between the two leads Andrew closer towards understanding more about the nature of his existence. The story of an eternal soul that enters a new body when the person dies. Each person the soul possesses is strangely drawn to The Wonder Room. Inside, the soul is temporarily freed from the body and its host fully understands their existence in a moment of ecstasy before dying and the soul is thrust through time and space into another body. Fletcher, however, accidentally breaks the cycle by being rescued from The Wonder Room before dying when he is a child and so spends the rest of his life understanding his existence, though it makes him sound deranged to everyone until he meets Andrew, his next incarnation. And so, a battle with fate begins. <strong>Christopher King</strong> is the art director of Melville House Publishing in Brooklyn. As a graphic designer and illustrator, he's produced work for clients including Doubleday, Vintage, Random House, St. Martin's Press, the Criterion Collection, Nike, and others. He's also widely considered to be the world's foremost expert on sandwich architecture. His website is <a href="http://www.christopherbrianking.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.christopherbrianking.com</a>. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:29:51 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_710569 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_710569 AjNaprstek My favorite cover so far! love the meaning of the cover and how it conveys the story plot in a dramatic way. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:48:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_710796 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_710796 reptile_smile Magnificent synopsis and amazing cover. Back slaps all round... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:10:38 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711072 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711072 imaginepageant I want to read this book! And the cover is great, immediately caught my attention and made me think: "People who are keys? How metaphorically delicious." Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:36:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711460 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711460 misspenny This synopsis is extraordinary - the first one I've read on NaNo that I can honestly say I would definitely buy if I saw on the shelf. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:57:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711758 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_711758 Lady_Indis_Dress Cool. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:26:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712146 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712146 Auld Soul In my opinion, this is the best cover so far and, because of it, I would definitely pick up the book to see what the story was about. The synopsis is fantastic. I want to read this book! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:34:03 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712241 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712241 rrhiab The cover is fantastic, and I want to read this book like crazycakes. I think one of the tortures of NaNo is reading all these brilliant ideas and hoping, but not knowing, that you'll see them on the bookshelves in purchasable form. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:06:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_712799 farfromperfect47 I love this cover! Very creative and well done. Also, the book sounds absolutely brilliant- I hope that I will one day get to read it! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:19:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_713049 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_713049 dolphinherovamp5 I know what you mean. But, I have went as far as asking one person if they'd inform me about one of their novels if it were to be published. XD So, hopefully I'll get to read at least one. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:48:10 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_713554 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_713554 MrHeywire Oh my goodness! This is incredible! I love the cover! Thankyou so, so much everyone for your kind words too! I've got a 5k day planned to get a couple of days ahead again and I think this is just the motivation I need. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:19:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714106 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714106 annaspargoryan Love love love this cover! Definitely one I would pick up in a store. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:22:21 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714159 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714159 I Can't Write For My Life Seriously, are all the novels that people are writing at NaNoWriMo this good! I want to read this book the most! I really do! I want to know what happens to Fletcher! Damn this story seems interesting! I like it, I want to read it! I don't even care about the cover that much (although it is very, very, very good!Eye catching!) I just want to read this story!! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:52:21 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714717 chrysocolla I agree entirely with the above comments - I love the synopsis and would definitely buy this book if I saw it. The cover is pretty amazing, too - my favourite so far :) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:00:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714855 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_714855 soniclaugh This cover is definitely my favorite so far. Awesome. The synopsis also sounds incredible. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:19:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715154 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715154 cleobourne I haven't said this yet, But I really want you to find a fantastic publisher and get this bad boy on the shelves! Get that word count up yo! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:31:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715339 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715339 NeverBefore Must read this NOW. *.* Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:46:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715566 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715566 Flammable Heart My favourite cover so far and definitely my favourite synopsis. Brilliant stuff! Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:59:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715771 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715771 Meiveva Sirenice Wow, that is a fantastic cover! I love the story idea too. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:04:07 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715844 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715844 Kiki.Mirage Ohhh this cover might just be my favourite. &lt;3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:07:16 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715890 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_715890 Cynthus very creative cover Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:14:31 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_716967 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_716967 arrawyn i LOVE this cover and the story! awesome! congrats to the author for the awesome story, and congrats to the cover designer for an awesome cover!!! :D Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:23:09 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717113 MrHeywire I'm working on it. AIming for 30k by the end of today (it's currently midday on the 16th here in Australia). Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:36:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717308 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717308 harriet.y This is an awesome cover, and a great story idea! Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:56:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717616 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717616 Only.A.Memory This story sounds absolutely amazing, and the cover is too! Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:05:35 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717830 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717830 Hadiyah Jacqueline *Sigh* I'm beginning to wonder if my story is any good. I read all of these great synopsis's and I really wonder how they can think of such great ideas. Good job; love the cover, love the synopsis. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:21:26 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_718130 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_718130 walker13 Want! Awesome synopsis. Seriously, I'm so disappointed I can't hop on a bookstore site and order this immediately. Best outline I've read so far. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:46:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_718611 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_718611 rrhiab Dude, it's like Tantalus, but with books. Which is sort of the story of my life, since books usually take priority over food. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:01:01 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_718899 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_718899 Chillibean I LOVE both the cover and synopsis, it sounds intriguing and... just brilliant! I hope it'll hit the stores soon :) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:05:06 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_721253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_721253 munkiC munkiDU WOW, what a cover! Love it. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:20:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_725107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_725107 writer mike Wow, that synopsis literally gave me goosebumps. I would definitely read that. More. I wish I could say more! Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_726311 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_726311 littlewonder I'm pretty sure they take the best ones to do covers for, and the rest are just of varying quality. Man, though, is this one interesting! I wanna read this one so bad! Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:58:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_750552 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_750552 kayatrapooing wow, I want to read this- it sounds great! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:33:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_787284 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_787284 I Can't Write For My Life I don't think so, I mean some of them seemed decent but not all that great! This one is though! But who knows maybe they do take the best looking stories. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:54:16 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_797077 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_797077 Ariana Knight I really like this cover, it has a meaning and the peoples' shapes are kind of intriguing. I also like the synopsis. Gosh, there are so many good things being started this November. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:33:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_827593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_827593 Auld Soul I commented on this cover before, but now that I've seen all those up to and including today, it is still my favourite one. I also like the synopsis the best. If this book isn't published, I'm going to be very disappointed! Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:05:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_852472 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_852472 Seaquille Simple but interesting cover. The keys hint at mysteries, and the simple designs of people are just misshapen enough to show ill health or trouble with the characters involved. Good use of the colours. Grey could be bland, but the yellow used with it creates a nice contrast to help it escape from being too bland. Author's name and book title are easy to read, and easy to find. Very nice! Been seeing too many here that all but obliterate the name/title from the cover. I wonder what you could have done with just a bit more time and attention to the whole space of the book cover. The corners, for some reason, really look empty, and I think some kind of design could have been brought into play there. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:51:28 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_852919 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_852919 britthatsit I want to read this and the art makes me want to show it off - all around you have me interested :) Good job! Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:31:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_886499 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=1#forum_thread_comment_886499 L-live By far my favourite cover. Excellent graphics and concept for the novel. We have some real minds at work here ... lol. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:52:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_920361 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_920361 Evrandor The cover would make me pick the book up. But I'm not sure I would ever get around to reading it. The synopsis doesn't mean that much to me. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:06:29 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1000017 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1000017 KKDestiny i really want to read this book :O Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:27:54 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064678 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1064678 MrZiggles I like this one. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:40:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1170550 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/36749?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1170550