Tag Happy hour and other sorrows

Perhaps a bit of wine was involved

JT Twissel 19 Comments

Okay. I did it. Finally launched the ebook version of Happy Hour and Other Sorrows. I attempted to also launch the paperback but Amazon claimed the ISBN was assigned to another book which was BS but try arguing with Amazon on a Sunday night after a bit of wine (for courage) might have been involved.

Yes, those of you on the side of color were absolutely right. The mostly black and white doesn’t work. So I’ll be changing the cover as soon as our weather turns cool and rainy again. Today temps are set to hit the eighties (80s) and so as soon as I finish this post, I’ll be outside in the garden! But there’s no need to rush. This book contains no sex, no real violence, no zombies and very little bad language. It’ll never go anywhere! I’m just happy to be done with it after soooo many years and iterations.

In other news. I’m really excited to announce an upcoming interview with Bojana Stojcic regarding a book of flash fiction she wrote entitled Knives All Blade. Here’s a teaser:

She’s a fascinating writer/poetess who seems to have a handle on the flash fiction genre. I keep asking her more questions about the subject because, as long time followers know, I’ve got a real thing for short stories in all their various forms.

But not today – it’s glorious outside for at least one more day!

Happy Tuesday!

To color or not … that is the question

JT Twissel 37 Comments

I’m going to bore you all once again with mock-ups for cover of the book I’m hoping to get out the door soon. I really need your help. Here’s the original which a few folks thought needed some color.

So I added a bit of color. Obviously I’m not a cartoonist. My husband came by and said “Are you taking up coloring now?”

So I don’t know. Is the choo-choo train a little too much? Green bubbles a bit icky?

I woke up this morning with an absolutely fabulous idea for the back cover. No synopsis or bio. No glowing reviews but just this:

I know it’s not very professional but I honestly don’t expect to set the world on fire with this little book (only 48k words). I just promised someone I would republish it once I got the kinks out and she’s gone now.

What’s your opinion: Colored cartoons or not?

Choo choo train or no choo-choo train?

Thanks!