A banner query…
So, I have this shiny new banner…
The artist who created it, Frauke, is incredibly talented and does a fantastic job…much better than I would’ve done!
If you’re wondering what I’m referring to, in my bio, I’ve mentioned that I like to “fiddle with graphic design”. Designing my own banners was just another creative outlet. 
The very first banner I created was for promo purposes, but then I really got into the design aspects and had a blast with them. Um, sometimes spending way more time on them than I should have. 
This time around, I took the smart route and had a banner created because well, because I’ve always done at least one for my books. But seeing this spiffy new banner did get me to thinking about their effectiveness.
What do you think about banners?
When you’ve been surfing on the web, especially a review site or a website specific to books, has a banner ever made you stop for a second and read it?
Have you clicked through and read an excerpt or at the very least the blurb?
Did you ever buy a book because of one…okay, hopefully you bought the book because of the writing, BUT the question is…did you discover the book because of the banner? I remember being intrigued by JR Ward’s banner months before her popular BDB books ever released. And yes, I did click through and read more about them, but then, I’m curious like that. 
What about you? Do you think banners are worth doing?
I would love to hear your thoughts, so please speak up on the subject. 
Patrice
I think it grabs your attention by switching the type. There are words and they’re changing. Did I explain myself OK? 
I love the font they used for Scions, too… all the colors (background, font, and pics) go well together, and it’s definitely a banner I’d click on 
I’m glad you’re excited. I can’t wait for it to release and for everyone to read Caine’s story!
