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. =D
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. :yes:
Patrice
LOVE the banner! Makes me absolutely want to click through!
Pam
Hi Pam *waves* Yey! I like when a banner makes you want to SEE/KNOW more. :yes:
Love banners!
I love it! I can’t read to read Revelation..and the banner made me want it all the more!
Claudia, me too! I’m like…”Ooh, coool. Shiny!”
Hi Lou! I’m so glad you’re looking forward to Revelation and that the banner makes you want it more. hehe :yes:
Oooo, PRETTY!!
I wikes it!!
For those of us who read everything,(but only LOVE certain GREAT books!
) I think it grabs your attention by switching the type. There are words and they’re changing. Did I explain myself OK?
The black and white highlight the covers, and the yellow(?) it’s a perfect color to accentuate your name and the important info.
Just LOVE the fangs too!! :yes:
Very vampirey & intriging! Kind of a “Dark Shadows” look. It certainly got my interest up!
Love the new banner, Patrice :grinnod: 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 :yes:
You know what would make me want Revelation all the..naw I can’t do that. lol.
yes, im a sucker for trying to get free stuff. I’m a college student; it’s a natural moocher thing.
To quote a friend, “I mooch because I love.”
But seriously, I can’t wait for it to come out
Hey Kim! I love her banner design and use of colors, too. The fangs in the font were my idea…you’ll see the “fanged” Scions word on the “collector” cards I sent you if you turn them over and look at the stats section on the back.
Robin, Ooh, really? Like Dark Shadows? Neat!
Ali, yeah, Frauke is awesomely talented! Can’t say enough good stuff about her work. :yes:
Lou, you crack me up!
I’m glad you’re excited. I can’t wait for it to release and for everyone to read Caine’s story!
I think banners are great especially if they are well done. When one catches my eye, I generally read more about the book and quite often buy it. It also keeps me aware of when an anticipated book will be on the bookstore shelf. =P
Hi Betty,
Thanks for the feedback. And yes, I so agree about banners keeping you aware that the book will be in the stores and when!