2015 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR Winner!

The votes are in and the winner of the 2015 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR is Darkhaven by A.F.E. Smith from Harper Voyager UK with 1,088 votes (44%). The cover artist is Alexandra Allden.

There was a quite a battle between Darkhaven and The Thorn of Dentonhill by Marshall Ryan Maresca but Darkhaven won by 107 votes in the end! In total there were an amazing 2,494 votes cast. Thank you to everyone who voted!

Darkhaven
Harper Voyager UK, July 2, 2015
eBook, 400 pages

Ayla Nightshade never wanted to rule Darkhaven. But her half-brother Myrren - true heir to the throne - hasn’t inherited their family gift, forcing her to take his place.

When this gift leads to Ayla being accused of killing her father, Myrren is the only one to believe her innocent. Does something more sinister than the power to shapeshift lie at the heart of the Nightshade family line?

Now on the run, Ayla must fight to clear her name if she is ever to wear the crown she never wanted and be allowed to return to the home she has always loved.

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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 we may not judge a book by its cover, a terrific cover will certainly make us want to know what is on the inside.

2015 Debut Author Challenge Wars - COVER OF THE YEAR

It's time to vote for the 2015 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 2015 Winners!

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Voting will end sometime on January 9, 2016 - extended voting due to the end of year holidays.

Vote for the 2015 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR!

Beasts of Tabat

Conspiracy of Angels

The Curse of Jacob Tracy

Darkhaven

Desert Rising

Graynelore

The Machinery

The Mussorgsky Riddle

(R)EVOLUTION

The Thorn of Dentonhill

Unexpected Rain

Viking Warrior Rising

 

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~ March ~

~ October ~

~ December ~

Jacket design by Young Jin Lim

~ July ~

Cover by Alexandra Allden

~ April ~

~ August ~

Cover design by Cherie Chapman, part of the design team at Harper Collins

~ September ~

Cover artist - Ben Gardiner

~ January ~

~ June ~

~ February ~

Cover art - Paul Young

~ May ~

~ November ~

Cover design by Eileen Carey

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - December Winner

The winner of the December  2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is The Curse of Jacob Tracy by Holly Messinger from Thomas Dunne Books with 28 votes equaling 44% of all votes. The jacket was designed by Young Jin Lim.

Voting for the 2015 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR will start on December 21, 2015 and end on January 9, 2016.

The Results

The December Debut Covers

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - December Debuts

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 2015 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 16, 2015.

Voting for the 2015 Debut Novel COVER OF THE YEAR will start on December 21st.

Vote for your favorite December 2015 Debut Cover!

When the Stars Fade

The Curse of Jacob Tracy

The Lady Who Lived Again

Bloodbound

The Visitors

Your Borther's Blood

 

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Cover Design: Leonard Philbrick

Cover Art by Lucas Graziano

Cover Design © Patrick Knowles Design

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - November Winner

The winner of the November  2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is Viking Warrior Rising by Asa Maria Bradley from Sourcebooks Casablanca with 48 votes equaling 40% of all votes. The cover was designed by Eileen Carey.

The Results

The November 2015 Debut Covers

Thank you to everyone who voted, Tweeted, and participated. The 2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars will continue with voting on the December Debut covers starting on December 5, 2015 and ending on December 14th.  

Voting for the 2015 Debut Author Challenge COVER OF THE YEAR will start on December 21st and end on December 31st.

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - November Debuts

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 2015 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, 2015.

Vote for your favorite November 2015 Debut Cover!

The Man Who Spoke Snakish

The Girl with Ghost Eyes

Viking Warrior Rising

Bohemian Gospel

Mystic

Grudging

Her Brother's Keeper

The Shards of Heaven

The Night Clock

Inherit the Stars

Here & There

The Ark

 

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Cover design and illustration by Gretchen Mergenthaler

Jacket illustrations by Sarah Jane Coleman

Jacket design by Brian Peterson

Cover design by Eileen Carey

Jacket design by Faceout Studio, Charles Brock

Cover image by Ivan Bliznetsov, Getty Images

Additional imagery by Shutterstock

Jacket art by Larry Rostant

Jacket design by Peter Lutjen

Cover Design by Gail Dubov and Amy Halperin

Cover Art by Alan Pollack

Jacket Photograph by Larry Rostant

Jacket Design by Peter Lutjen

Cover art by Ben Baldwin

Cover Art by Torstein Nordstrand

Cover design by M.S. Corley

Cover by Larry Rostant at Artist Partners

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - October Winner

The winner of the October  2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars is Conspiracy of Angels by Michelle Belanger from Titan Books with 67 votes equaling 71% of all votes.

The Results

The October 2015 Debut Covers

Thank you to everyone who voted, Tweeted, and participated. The 2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars will continue with voting on the November Debut covers starting on November 15, 2015.

2015 Debut Author Challenge Cover Wars - October Debuts

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 2015 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, 2015.

Vote for your favorite October 2015 Debut Cover!

Conspiracy of Angels

She Came From Beyond!

Bats of the Republic: An Illuminated Novel

The New and Improved Romie Futch

King of Shards

The Mystics of Mile End

Marked

The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss

Take On Me

 

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