Thursday, August 25, 2011

We all judge a book by its COVER!

I enjoy writing, and I pray that God will one day soon use my talents to inspire others and share the stories He has laid on my heart. I have had Secrets written for a while - it is a story that I am very much in love with and that means a lot to me - but I have lacked the confidence needed to get it printed. I am slowly making strides to get to that point; in fact, I shared this with you in May of this year. If you missed it, you can check it out here: Secrets preview
 
Now, I need your help with a cover! My dear friend Jessica Cruz designed the two covers below. I am in awe of her talent and in love with both options, so I need my readers to help out. I have included the "back of the book" information for you to read before voting...


Sometimes you have to run away from everything you know to find out what matters…

Victoria Ryan has spent the past five years filling her portfolio full of regrets.
At 18, she ran away from her Christian heritage in search of love and lost herself in lust.
Now, with her luggage neatly packed in the back of her sports car, she flees California in search of something better.

A single sign announcing “Room for Rent” catches Victoria’s eye,
and before she knows it, she’s searching for answers on a ranch in Texas.
Trying to deal with the past and figure out the future, 
Victoria soon realizes that she’s not the only one who has secrets.

Dean McAllister has lived on his Texas ranch his entire life and doesn’t seem
to care about anything else.
While Victoria is trying to deal with her shameful past and hidden sins, 
she realizes that Dean is dealing with his own demons.

Can Victoria find redemption or is the past too much to be forgiven?
Will she ever find out the truth about Dean or will she leave the ranch never really knowing the man she has learned to care about?
And will either of them reveal their secrets and learn that
God is the only one who can make them whole again?

A story of redemption and forgiveness, Secrets reminds of us that God is loving 
and merciful in the times we deserve it least.

For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Colossians 1:13-14



Now that you know a little about the book - check out the two beautiful cover designs below. (And, yes, I realize that I am still Renee Johnson - the name change is simply in anticipation for the upcoming wedding and release of the book)

Comment on here or post on facebook whether you like 1 (fence and cowboy boots) or 2 (black, white, and pink) better. Feel free to tell me why you chose the one you did! Happy voting :)


 #1




#2



Stay tuned to hear more about the book - and learn how you can get copy.
Interested in being on the waiting list to receive one of the first signed copies?
Let me know! 

10 comments:

  1. They are both great and it was a really tough decision. However, based on the description-the first one seems best!

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  2. I'm going with #1..Looks more mysterious and it makes me wanna read about the "Secrets" Mrs. Green!

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  3. You would think I would pick the pink one!! But I think the first one is more in line with the feel of the book and it's adorable! So, I pick number one: the cowboy boots! :)

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  4. #1! For sure. Jessica is so talented! (And you are too)

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  5. I'm gonna vote for #1 as well. I agree that it seems to fit the main idea of the book more clearly. And I agree with Ashley--both of you are SO very talented! :)

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  6. Definitely #1. After reading the summary it seems more authentic and in tune with what the book is about. It is very pretty:) While I like #2, it seems like it could be more for a young adult book.

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  7. I vote for #1. It seems to fit the tone based on the description you gave. Though, I love #2 as well. Can't wait to read it! :)

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  8. Love them both and can't wait to read it. :) I choose cover #1!

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