2014 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR Winner!

The votes are in and the winner of the 2014 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR is The Stolen by Bishop O'Connell from Harper Voyager Impulse. The cover artist and designer is Tom Egner with Patricia Barrow as the second designer.


There was a quite a battle between The Stolen and Lemongrass Hope by Amy Impellizzeri, but The Stolen edged out its greatest competition by 6 votes! We don't use statistical ties at The Qwillery. To tie each cover has to have exactly the same number of votes (see 2012 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - 2012 COVER(s) OF THE YEAR!)

The Stolen
An American Faerie Tale 1
Harper Voyager Impulse, July 22, 2014
     eBook, 336 pages
Harper Voyager Impulse, August 5, 2014
     Mass Market Paperback, 464 pages

Tonight, for the first time in over a century, a mortal child will be kidnapped by faeries.

When her daughter Fiona is snatched from her bed, Caitlin's entire world crumbles. Once certain that faeries were only a fantasy, Caitlin must now accept that these supernatural creatures do exist—and that they have traded in their ancient swords and horses for modern guns and sports cars. Hopelessly outmatched, she accepts help from a trio of unlikely heroes: Eddy, a psychiatrist and novice wizard; Brendan, an outcast Fian warrior; and Dante, a Magister of the fae's Rogue Court. Moving from the busy streets of Boston's suburbs to the shadowy land of Tír na nÓg, Caitlin and her allies will risk everything to save Fiona. But can this disparate quartet conquer their own inner demons and outwit the dark faeries before it's too late?

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The Results

Cover Wars started as a way to recognize and celebrate the talented individuals who bring books to life with their eye-catching covers. While I may not judge a book by its cover, a terrific cover will certainly make me want to know what is on the inside.

2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - COVER OF THE YEAR

It's time to vote for the 2014 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR! Below you will  find the 12 monthly winners in alphabetical order by book title (excluding "the")!

Voter for your favorite from the monthly 2014 Winners!

I'm using PollCode for this vote. After you the check the circle next to your favorite, click "Vote" to record your vote. If you'd like to see the real-time results click "View". This will take you to the PollCode site where you may see the results. If you want to come back to The Qwillery click "Back" and you will return to this page. Voting will end sometime on January 9, 2014.

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Arcana

Elysium

The Forever Watch

The Forty First Wink

Healer of Carthage

Lemongrass Hope

The Monster's Wife

Mr. Wicker

Path of the Dead

Phoenix Island

The Stolen

The Waking Engine

 

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2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - December 2014 Winner

The winner of the December 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is Elysium by Jennifer Marie Brissett with 54% of the combined votes. Elysium is published by Aqueduct Press.

The Final Results

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The Deember 2014 Debut Covers

Thank you to everyone who voted, Tweeted, and participated. The 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars will continue with voting for the Debut Cover of the Year.

2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - December Debuts

It's time for the 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars for December 2014! We're starting the December Cover Wars earlier than usual so we have time to start the Cover of Year battle before 2014 is over.

Each month you will be able to vote for your favorite cover from that month's debut novels. At the end of the year the 12 monthly winners will be pitted against each other to choose the 2014 Debut Novel Cover of the Year. Please note that a debut novel cover is eligible in the month in which the novel is released in the US. Cover artist/illustrator information is provided when we have it.

I'm using PollCode for this vote. After you the check the circle next to your favorite, click "Vote" to record your vote. If you'd like to see the real-time results click "View". This will take you to the PollCode site where you may see the results. If you want to come back to The Qwillery click "Back" and you will return to this page. Voting will end sometime on December 17, 2014.

You can see the previous months' winners on the 2014 DAC page - here.


Due to the inclusion of an additional debut, please vote using this poll. Votes from the initial poll will be counted and added to the results from this poll.

Vote for your favorite December 2014 Debut Cover

Elysium

Detective Strongoak and the Case of the Dead Elf

Stonehill Downs

Into the Night

 

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Elysium

Stonehill Downs

Into the Night

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2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - November 2014 Winner

The winner of the November 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is Arcana by Jessica Leake  with 52% of all votes. Arcana is published by Talos.

The Final Results

The November 2014 Debut Covers

Thank you to everyone who voted, Tweeted, and participated. The 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars will continue with voting on the December Debut covers will start soon.

2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - November Debuts

It's time for the 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars for November 2014!

Each month you will be able to vote for your favorite cover from that month's debut novels. At the end of the year the 12 monthly winners will be pitted against each other to choose the 2014 Debut Novel Cover of the Year. Please note that a debut novel cover is eligible in the month in which the novel is released in the US. Cover artist/illustrator information is provided when we have it.

I'm using PollCode for this vote. After you the check the circle next to your favorite, click "Vote" to record your vote. If you'd like to see the real-time results click "View". This will take you to the PollCode site where you may see the results. If you want to come back to The Qwillery click "Back" and you will return to this page. Voting will end sometime on November 24, 2014.

You can see the previous months' winners on the 2014 DAC page - here.

Vote for your favorite November 2014 Debut Cover

Superheroes Anonymous

Arcana

Homefront

Chain of Events

The Heart Does Not Grow Back

One Red Thread

 

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2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - October 2014 Winner

The winner of the October 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is Lemongrass Hope by Amy Impellizzeri with 78 votes equaling 62% of all votes. Lemongrass Hope is published by Wyatt-MacKenzie.

The Final Results

The October 2014 Debut Covers

Thank you to everyone who voted, Tweeted, and participated. The 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars will continue with voting on the November Debut covers starting on November 15, 2014.

2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - October Debuts

It's time for the 2014 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars for October 2014!

Each month you will be able to vote for your favorite cover from that month's debut novels. At the end of the year the 12 monthly winners will be pitted against each other to choose the 2014 Debut Novel Cover of the Year. Please note that a debut novel cover is eligible in the month in which the novel is released in the US. Cover artist/illustrator information is provided when we have it.

I'm using PollCode for this vote. After you the check the circle next to your favorite, click "Vote" to record your vote. If you'd like to see the real-time results click "View". This will take you to the PollCode site where you may see the results. If you want to come back to The Qwillery click "Back" and you will return to this page. Voting will end sometime on October 24, 2014.

You can see the previous months' winners on the 2014 DAC page - here.

Vote for your favorite October 2014 Debut Cover

Does Not Love

Heraclix and Pomp

The Secrets of Life and Death

The Protectors

Liesmith

Lemongrass Hope

Falling Sky

Fat Man and Little Boy

The Undying

Bring Me Flesh, I'll Bring Hell

 

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Cover art and design: Scott Biel; (boy’s face) Masterfile

Cover Art by Chris McGrath