So, i have no idea how to do a cover for my book. I don't even know how to make those little banners everyone else has on their signature line. To be honest, I am not even sure I can write a book and I am lucky I got this computer turned on :)
However, Marvelous Melvan is a young adult book I am attempting to write for my daughter. Is is a silly tale of a girls wish for a magical creature that gets interupted by her brother. Instead of the fabled and lovely Pegasus she wants, she ends up with a flatulant prone, whimsical Pega-donkey. At least Melvan has a knack for story telling and singing of wonderfully inappropriate songs, usually when it is least appreciated. Thanks for doing what you all do-
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J. Winston Kimble
1st NaNoWriMo
2009: Marvelous Melvan: Pega-donkey Extrordinaire
61,183 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 10 10
Awww :) That's so sweet.
----------The idea sounds pretty awesome, too.
NaNo 2008: You Broke Christmas (50,002).
NaNo 2009: Shalloween (61,157).
NaNo 2010: Where's Wally? (70,000? =O)
NaNo 2011: What The Devil Is Happening?
NaNo 2012: Oops.
'Any last words, you giant moron?'
9,507 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 15 22
9,507 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 15 23
No this does not mean I will design just any cover. I just like the idea of a flying fartdonkey.
35,643 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 17 04
Awwwww! I love the cover. <3 Simple and perfect. :)
50,919 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 18 11
That cover (and the story it corresponds to) are nothing short of fantastrordinary!!!
*CHEERING LOUDLY at Fwis and the author*
----------“Writing a novel is like making love, but it's also like having a tooth pulled. Pleasure and pain. Sometimes it's like making love while having a tooth pulled." - Dean Koontz
64,103 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 18 33
yes, i agree! both the idea and the cover are awesome! xD
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Nov 3, 2009 - 18 40
"To be honest, I am not even sure I can write a book and I am lucky I got this computer turned on :)"
You made me laugh today! That's the funnist thing I've read today. All my posts are dismally short here :0 I'm busy pumping words into meh novel.
I love that cover. With a idea like that, I know you can do it.
'Cause I'd buy it X3
50,066 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 19 59
and that makes you awesome. *showers with you with letters that add to your word count*
55,143 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 21 15
I was kind of skeptical of this 30 covers in 30 days thing, but I keep checking this forum daily and I LOVE it! Everything about it so far. This is just wonderful.
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53,034 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 22 42
Love this cover. Its so perfect for the story description and the story sounds so cute. Even if you don't get it all written this month, do press on with it. I have a feeling it will be a fabulous story.
----------I am, therefore I write.
Write on!!!
Finish it!!!
Retro Typin' Gal
56,181 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 23 13
What a great story idea! I would pick that book up in a heartbeat!
The cover looks fantastic!
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Nov 3, 2009 - 23 24
If I ever see this book on a shelf I am picking it up in a heartbeat and consuming every word of it.
----------The description of it is amazing, and the cover is spectacular as well. I want this book in my hands now! =D
jumbled up misperceptions of reality are reality personified.
52,700 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 00 47
great cover and great story.
----------i would give it a second glance, and buy it. :)
Won Script Frenzy 09 The Three Cs 110 pgs
Won NaNoWriMo 09 Paper Scream 52k and counting
7,080 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 00 49
What a great idea for a story!
(And the cover captures it perfectly.)
I can't wait to see it in bookstores so I can get myself a copy :D
61,183 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 12 11
Brilliant :) Love the idea and cover.
----------NaNo 2008: You Broke Christmas (50,002).
NaNo 2009: Shalloween (61,157).
NaNo 2010: Where's Wally? (70,000? =O)
NaNo 2011: What The Devil Is Happening?
NaNo 2012: Oops.
'Any last words, you giant moron?'
3,221 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 12 38
I agree with everyone else. Fantastic. You've got to finish this! I can imagine an agent and a publisher snapping it up in a heartbeat.
----------NaNo 2004- WON! 56k | NaNo 2005- WON! 54k | NaNo 2006- WON! 93k | NaNo 2007- WON! 51k | NaNo 2008- WON! 50k
9,507 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 13 32
For what its worth this is not a cover that was selected by the Nanowrimo chieftans - I just blasted this one out in 2 minutes because I knew it'd be easy! I am only doing the covers I am told!! Please don't hit me TK!
19,246 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 13 40
1) You, Hazmat Squishy, can write this book because no one else thought of it. Books pick the right people to write them.
2) What a hilarious idea! I hope you'll finish it and post it somewhere so we can read this.
3) Cover is a riot, just as whimsical as the book idea. Coolness.
----------Mudge the Expendable
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Nov 4, 2009 - 14 45
love this cover. the type is fun and i would pic this up any time! Great work.
52,298 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 15 09
Wow! Ok, thanks for the votes of confidence and encouragement. Now I am nervous, and guess I had better actually keep writing this thing! And Fwis - really cool man. Good job! Two mins, really? Awsome.
And yes, I too smile at the thought of a flying fartdonkey, and I those words shall now wonder into my book :)
----------J. Winston Kimble
1st NaNoWriMo
2009: Marvelous Melvan: Pega-donkey Extrordinaire
54,077 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 15 42
I love this cover, the yellow is perfect and the font fits the story to a T ;)
----------NanoWrimo 2009
Number of Times I've Yelled At a Disruptor of Writing: 6
Number of Dares Used: 2
Amount of Candy/Soda/Coffee/Water consumed: Countless
6,361 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 16 04
The story and cover both get a *clap clap clap*
----------Stats for Nov 3 - Day 3
Goal per day: 2000 words
Words so far today: 2035 words
Goal by end of today: 6000 words
Total words: 6361
Today's goal met? Yes!
Total chapters: 2.4
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Nov 4, 2009 - 19 08
Love the idea for the novel! It sounds like a nice, light hearted read. And the cover is great! I love the yellow!
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NaNo 08: Wings (41K)
NaNo 09: Snow Light, Blood Red (TBD)
50,179 / 50,000
Nov 4, 2009 - 20 39
Fwis - I too love the thought of a flying farting donkey...
What a crazy idea - I'm totally intrigued by this NaNo! Yes, yes - finish it please! I'd love to get my hands on it when it's done.
And fwis - you're awesome. Did you know that?
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Nov 5, 2009 - 06 02
I agree Fwis is awsome, and the cover is perfect. I am gonna put it on my novel page. Fwis, come yell at me if you want me to remove it :)
Thanks again for the encouragement
----------J. Winston Kimble
1st NaNoWriMo
2009: Marvelous Melvan: Pega-donkey Extrordinaire
15,000 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 10 13
Pega-Donkey.... =o
Hehehehe.... *sparkles*
I suddenly really, REALLY want one!!
----------Script? URM.... It's coming. Honest. <.<
http://avocado-ago-go.deviantart.com/ - I need more feedback on my ramblings!
52,232 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 18 05
Haha, great idea! I don't hear much about donkeys, yet they can be so comical.
Oh, and nice cover!
50,597 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 18 10
I would buy that book in a heartbeat! I laughed so hard just reading your synopsis--thank you for that. Best wishes on getting it written and in to stores...so I can snatch it up and consume it gleefully!!
~Laura
----------~Laura~
27,122 / 50,000
Nov 5, 2009 - 22 21
*laughs* The idea of a fartdonkey is so full of win, it's just awesome. c:
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Nov 5, 2009 - 23 53
i am laughing so hard i have tears...you MUST publish this!!!! i would love to read this and also pass it on to my munchkins....
----------Life is a choice.