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Choose the Cover for PLAIN PURSUIT!
My publisher--Thomas Nelson--is considering a repackaged version of Plain Pursuit, book #2 in the Daughters of the Promise series. They would like for readers to vote! So, which cover captures your attention? Which one would you be tempted to grab off the shelf at the bookstore?
Thanks so much for participating, and thank you to Thomas Nelson for truly listening to readers. (Readers chose the cover for book #4 in the series, Plain Paradise.)
Here's the back cover copy to help you make a decision:
Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her.
Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her.
Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.
As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle--drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis--and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts.
Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing...and what to do when she's pursued by a love she never expected.
Just leave a comment under this blog post!
Thanks so much for participating, and thank you to Thomas Nelson for truly listening to readers. (Readers chose the cover for book #4 in the series, Plain Paradise.)
Here's the back cover copy to help you make a decision:
Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her.
Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her.
Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.
As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle--drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis--and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts.
Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing...and what to do when she's pursued by a love she never expected.
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The original cover... OR... |
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The proposed cover... |
Just leave a comment under this blog post!
Posted by Beth Wiseman at 1/5/2010 2:36 PM 
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Tags: Amish books inspirational book Amish romance Amish Plain Perfect Plain Promise Plain Pursuit Beth Wiseman
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Tags: Amish books inspirational book Amish romance Amish Plain Perfect Plain Promise Plain Pursuit Beth Wiseman
Nice Beth!! I prefer the second (new) cover.
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I, personally think that the original cover is the best. The other one's nice, but I always liked seeing David and Samuel as well as Lillian. That's just my opinion. I already own this book, so it's just an opinion now.
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i really like the second cover as it shows she is not from the area. yet, her eyes are confused and wondering about her own beliefs in life too. the first cover shows that instead of the story being about carley, it would be about david. for me i would get the book anyway. have a good week.
mary
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I like the updated cover best - the "old" one looks too "old."
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Don't change it. I like the original best. not crazy about the proposed
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The original cover goes with the book better! Stick with the original!!! And keep up the good work Beth!
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I like the original cover myself.
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Well, I like the original cover which is the first one.
(However, since the book deals more with Carley, the one with the girl is pretty nice too.)
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I like the proposed one.
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I like the original cover
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As a former yearbook adviser, I have an aversion to the backs of people in a picture, symbolic though it may be. I therefore prefer the original cover.
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I think the new cover conveys more of the story.
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Neither. If I had to chose between the two, the original.
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The original please it sticks with the series. Thank you for writing these books LOve them
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i like the original cover best!
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I like the original cover why mess with a good thing, I already have the book with the little Amish boy on the cover, I think it should stay that way.
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I still love the original cover, although I must admit, a young person may pick up the newer one! It may attract younger readers, and we always want them to read this kind of fiction. Myself, I love the first one!
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Don't change. The first is better
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I really like the original cover, but I will have to say the proposed one would probably catch my eye, because it's always interesting when an outsider gets involved in the lives of the Amish.
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I like the first one. If it's an Amish story, this seems to invite you in. The other turns me off.
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I prefer the original cover. Part of the reason, though, is that the proposed cover just doesn't show Carley as I pictured her when I read the book.
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I agree completely! I had a totally different picture of Carley then that...
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The new one could appeal to new readers. I still like the old one too! Blessings, CarolG
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I agree with you, Melinda. That doesn't seem like Carley to me at all. She looks like a kid.
I also don't understand the kids walking away in the background. It's like their going to school, but since school doesn't play a role in the book, it seems out of place.
Despite the fact that I don't think the girl on the new cover looks like Carley to me, if perhaps they made David smaller and moved him over to where his parents stand, then add the close up of Carley, I would like that.
If I had to choose between the two covers posted, I would say stick with the original.
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keep the origial cover. Do not like the look of the new proposal
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Having read the book,the new cover is not my vision of Carley.However I can see the appeal this could have.If the new cover will attract more readers I say "go for it!"
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I definately like the Original best. I do not like the Proposed cover at all. My alternate suggestion would be the original cover with Carley added. David could be looking at her, as it appears that he is looking at something on the original. Perfect solution!
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I like both covers but the proposed looks more bolder. Can't wait for the new book to come out.
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I like the proposed cover! It definitely catches my eye.
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The original cover catches my eye as a sequel to the first because of the boys Amish hat. The second choice is a beautiful cover and I would have liked to have the girl in the original but having the Amish clothing be prominent catches my eye.
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I like the original cover best. I don't find the proposed one appealing at all.
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Please keep the original! These are your Amish stories and the old one portrays more a more Amish look to it! Carly doesn't look like Carly should on the proposed one!
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I like the proposed cover, for the simple reason it shows both the english and amish life styles. And that is Carley's dilemma to return to her english life, or to be more in or a part of the amish community.
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I think that because I am somewhat a traditionalist, the original cover appeals to me the most, however some younger people might be attracted to the new version and therefore try it. So go with the new one and attract a new generation of readers,
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I vote for the original cover!!!
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I like the original cover.
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I like the proposed cover because the the book talks about someone who isn't Amish
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I really like the old one but the new one may attract readers who do not usually read Amish books. I think that the picture of Carly should be more mature looking. This Carly looks like a teenager.
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why the repackage, seems silly to me and a little confusing to your fans. I like the orginial cover, don't like the looks of Carley one the new one. Why the messy hair? She looks wild.I imagined her totally different, could be why I prefer books to movies adapted from books. Keep writing, I may your biggest fan.
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Keep the original one please!
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I prefer the original cover for this book. That is what attracted me to buying it aswell.
After reading the book, I don't think the character that is selected to portray Carley on the front cover does it any justice.
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I prefer the second cover but think Carly's hair is just too messy. Fix it and it'd be great.
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I like the updated version, more modern.
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I like the original cover best. The girl on the proposed cover does not look like Carley to me.
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I vote for the proposed new cover.
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I like the second one (the proposed cover), because the book is about the girl, not the boy.
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I like the origional cover. The new cover is nice, but the girl is not the same age as Carley in the book. She's more to David's age. Stick with what you have now.
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Definitely the original! The original cover I'm comfortable with; the proposed one gives me an uneasy feeling!It just doesn't seem to go with your writing.
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I like the first cover, because David's medical needs are what brought the people in the story together.
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I like the picture of the girl (she's looking at the viewer as opposed to the boy looking off to the side) from the new cover, with the backdrop of the first cover (the kids on the new cover have their backs to the viewer while the couple from the first cover face the viewer).
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I think the proposed cover would be the best considering the description of the story that was given about the book.
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I prefer the original. Although the second one shows a picture of Carley, it would be better if you showed the family behind her and not the children with their back to her.
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That is a hard decision. I like the first cover because it shows the boy, David, and he is instrumental in getting his Uncle back to the family. But then Carly is a main character in the book too. I think I like the traditional Amish in the first, but I also like the thought of an outsider being accepted into the folds of the amish community and the second photo seems to reflect on that. So of course I am of no help in making a decision, but want to let you know that I like them both. If I had to choose I would stick with the first cover.
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I choose the second one. It adds a bit of mystery to story. The reader will wonder why a plain family is walking away from a outsider. The cover alone would make me want to read the book without knowing anything about it.
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Hi Beth
I don't like the new 'proposed' cover at all...In my opinion it takes away from the true simplicity and pure beauty of the Amish countryside that is on the original cover...sort of gives it a "cosmo" appearance, which subtracts from the plain, simple nature of the Amish.
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The original. I like the Amish on the new cover better, but not real hip on the Carly picture. Not sure if I'd grab it on the shelf. Have a great week!
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I prefer the original cover, but it might only be due to the fact that I don't like her hair. LOL!
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hey- i love both covers but personally, the original better fits the book. i loved the book!
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I like the original cover because that is not what i pictured carly to look like and i love the original cover because it look more like an amish book
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i have read the first four can't wait for #5 don't like the second cover te first one is better thank you. read each of the first four in two day couldn't put down theywere so good.
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Beth, I just finished reading my first book by you, and I can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed it and your writing style. I can't tell you when the last time I read or watched anything that had a true ending. Most books/stories leave you haning. I loved this book, Plain Perfect, and will definitely be purchasing more of your writings in the future. Thank you.
Oh one more thing, I like the original cover.
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I love reading the amish books, they bring peace and tranquilty into life. You are an inspiration to us . Thank you, Sheryl
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