I seem to be going round in circles trying to make a better cover for my revamped book The Eye
( previously DragonZ Eye). But despite trying many different angles and backgrounds, fonts and colours it just doesn't look right. My clever husband has tried too, but it all looks wrong.
I know people will say 'go to a professional if you want a professional look' but sadly I do not have the courage - or is it conviction - to spend money in this way. It seems frivolous and selfish.
Money has been terribly scarce in my life for a while, and now that I have little more than is needed to pay bills and buy food I find myself reluctant to spend it. Both my sons are trying to find their way in the world and it is tough for them as jobs are so scarce, I feel it is better to wait and see if they need some help before I spend it on a whimsical idea - Dragons Freedom. There will be three books so I know it will be costly.
I also know that book cover illustrators need the work too and would welcome the money - a dilemma.
I guess I will have to sleep on it.
Original cover -
