Thursday – A Little Personal – My GRL New Cover Preview

January 5, 2017 · by John W. Howell · in Book Release · 79 Comments

As you may know, I will be launching a revised edition of My GRL. The reason this is necessary is that my contract with the publisher expires in 2017. I got word this week that the old edition of My GRL will be pulled from distribution on March 1st. The new edition will go up on the same day. I thought I would give you a look at the cover. It follows the convention established on His Revenge and Our Justice. I hope you like it.

My GRL

My only challenge is trying to work out how to save the Fifty-Nine reviews. I have asked Amazon for advice. I know It’s like going to the IRS for tax advice but I don’t have anywhere else to go. They did respond with the information that all I have to do is inform them of the old ISBN number and the new. They will then restore all the existing reviews.

Tags: A little personal, author, books, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, My GRL, Our Justice, thriller fiction

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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · January 5, 2017 - 4:05 am ·

I have had a number of new editions John and they did carry the reviews over.. although not as impressive as your number it shows the system works! Love the book cover.. fantastic.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:17 am ·
  
  Thank you, Sally. It is reassuring to hear that the system works.I’m so glad you like the cover as well. 🙂
  
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nevernotlaura · January 5, 2017 - 4:12 am ·

Glad you get to keep your reviews. And the new cover is stunning 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:15 am ·
  
  Thank you, Laure. I like the looks of your combined blog as well. Call me a new follower. 🙂
  
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patriciaruthsusan · January 5, 2017 - 4:19 am ·

Great looking cover, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:13 am ·
  
  Thank you, Suzanne. It represents editorial freedom. 🙂
  
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quiall · January 5, 2017 - 4:40 am ·

I like the new cover!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:12 am ·
  
  I’m glad. it is alway tense going in a different direction. Thanks, Pam. 🙂
  
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jjspina · January 5, 2017 - 4:55 am ·

Great cover, John, and wonderful story! Best of luck in 2017! 😃

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:12 am ·
  
  Thanks, Janice. 🙂
  
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Gwen Plano · January 5, 2017 - 5:19 am ·

Wonderful news about Amazon…and your new cover is impressive!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:11 am ·
  
  Thanks, Gwen. Fingers crossed. 🙂
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 5, 2017 - 5:40 am ·

Tough one. I remember early on that they would combine reviews for different editions of a book. So those of an older version would eventually appear under the new one.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:11 am ·
  
  Thant is what they tell me. We shall see. 🙂
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · January 5, 2017 - 8:56 am ·
    
    Well, I don’t think they can get rid of the old version. Just in case someone who bought it wants to review or return.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:28 pm ·
      
      I suppose. 🙂
      
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coldhandboyack · January 5, 2017 - 5:41 am ·

Cover looks good, and fingers crossed for your reviews.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:10 am ·
  
  I know on the fingers right? Dealing with Amazon has it’s challenges. Thanks, Craig.
  
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Dan Antion · January 5, 2017 - 6:06 am ·

That’s great news, John. Does this mean that there will be Trilogy Packaging at some point? Just in case I need a gift idea in 2017 🙂

The cover looks great. Good luck with the transition.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:09 am ·
  
  I think by year’s end I can put them together. Thanks, for the good wishes. 🙂
  
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  1. Dan Antion · January 6, 2017 - 11:42 am ·
    
    I’m entering it in Evernote, under gift ideas for Christmas 2017 – I think that means you’re committed.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2017 - 1:08 pm ·
      
      I guess so. I have to figure out how to do it since my staff is on a permanent vacation. 🙂 Now I have a goal.
      
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Book Club Mom · January 5, 2017 - 6:37 am ·

This looks great, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:08 am ·
  
  Thank you, Barbara. I’m very hoary with it. :-).
  
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Jill Weatherholt · January 5, 2017 - 6:48 am ·

I love the new cover, John! I’m sure everything will work out with the reviews. Are you happy with the cover? The sun peeking through the clouds looks fabulous.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:05 am ·
  
  I am happy. The back cover has a skyline of the New York harbor where the terrorists have targeted their mayhem. I really like it. Thanks, Jill 🙂
  
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  1. Jill Weatherholt · January 5, 2017 - 8:22 am ·
    
    Excellent! I’ve got the first on my Kindle, but I’m going to order the hard copy so I can see the back too. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:30 pm ·
      
      I’ll send a pic.
      
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John Fioravanti · January 5, 2017 - 6:59 am ·

Love the new cover, John – well done!!! Happy to hear your Amazon reviews won’t be lost!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:04 am ·
  
  I’m happy they won’t be lost too. (Fingers crossed. Still up to Amazon to make it happen. Thanks, John. 🙂
  
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Brenda Davis Harsham · January 5, 2017 - 7:43 am ·

Great cover! That is great that you’ll be able to restore the reviews.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 8:02 am ·
  
  At least that’s what Amazon says. We’ll see what happens down the road. Thank you, Brenda. 🙂
  
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Mae Clair · January 5, 2017 - 8:19 am ·

Wow, congrats on that great new cover. It’s the perfect complement for the others in the series. And I understand that Amazon does carry reviews over. It may take a few days, but I’ve heard they’re pretty good at getting them transferred.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:31 pm ·
  
  Thanks Mae Clair. Good to know what they say is the truth. 🙂
  
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Jan Hawke · January 5, 2017 - 8:54 am ·

That makes it all look like part of the set now! 😀
Amazon are pretty good at coping with ‘mismatches’ via ISBN edition numbers. I publish in paperback through |Ingrams/Lightning Source and do KDP myself as DreamWorlds Publishing and all the reviews are lumped together so it must work for revisions as well! 😉

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:29 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Jan, I hope it works.
  
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The Hook · January 5, 2017 - 9:22 am ·

Good luck, John.
The publishing game will drive an author around the bend.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:28 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Hook. Around the bend and then some. 🙂
  
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Phillip McCollum · January 5, 2017 - 9:45 am ·

Looks fantastic John! Glad to hear that Amazon will take care of you on the reviews. I can imagine the whole process induces a lot of hand wringing.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:23 pm ·
  
  Yes. Hand wringing is an understatement. Thanks, Phillip. 🙂
  
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Debbie · January 5, 2017 - 9:59 am ·

John, I’m learning sooo much from you — thank you! Love the new cover and yes, it does “go” with the other two. Glad you’ll be able to save your reviews — would be awful if you had to start completely over!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:10 pm ·
  
  I know right? I’m glad as well. Also I will have complete control over pricing and promotion. YAY. 😀
  
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  1. Debbie · January 5, 2017 - 2:13 pm ·
    
    That can be BIG! I wish you much success with its relaunch, my friend (as well as with the others, of course!)
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:44 pm ·
      
      Thank you , Debbie. 🙂
      
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Teagan Geneviene · January 5, 2017 - 11:21 am ·

Applesauce! I know that’s a nail-biter about getting the reviews to stay with the book. Here’s wishing it goes smoothly. The cover looks good. The three-quarter view of the model carries the theme over well. Have a thriving Thursday. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:09 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. I think it is an improvement over the blue ocean view.
  
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S.K. Nicholls · January 5, 2017 - 11:40 am ·

Great Cover. Does make me initially think of a story about a woman, GRL, rather than a boat, GRL. Catchy, though. Good to know about getting those reviews switched over with your new ISBN. Wouldn’t want to lose those.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:07 pm ·
  
  Of course it does. But a chance I took . I didn’t want a male midshipman on the cover. Thanks, Susan.
  
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dalecooper57 · January 5, 2017 - 12:09 pm ·

I actually prefer the new cover. Impressive review count, too.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 1:06 pm ·
  
  I so glad. Thank you. Dale. 🙂
  
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Soooz · January 5, 2017 - 1:51 pm ·

I love the new cover, John! It draws the eye perfectly and will stand out well. My non-fiction works had over 300 reviews when my then publisher closed its doors; and the books remained unpublished for over 18 months, before I had the gumption to self-publish. Amazon reinstated all my reviews with no glitches whatsoever. I hope ‘My GRL’ second edition has an equally smooth transition.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:46 pm ·
  
  After our interview on Rave Waves I contacted Amazon because of what you said and got a process from them. Thanks.
  
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  1. Soooz · January 5, 2017 - 6:12 pm ·
    
    That’s great, John. It’s a fabulous read and I’m so pleased that you won’t lose your reviews.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 7:45 pm ·
      
      Me too. Thanks Soooz
      
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tpolen · January 5, 2017 - 1:57 pm ·

Looks great (love the colors) and fits in well with the others – good luck on transferring the reviews over.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:44 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Teri. I think it will be fine.
  
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helenvalentina · January 5, 2017 - 2:26 pm ·

Looks great! And good luck with the reviews, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen reviews travel over for new editions for other books so I’m optimistic for you! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:43 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Helen. I agee. 🙂
  
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Let's CUT the Crap! · January 5, 2017 - 3:13 pm ·

N.i.c.e. cover. I’m sure it’ll work out but I understand your concern. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:43 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Tess. I think it will as well.
  
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  1. Let's CUT the Crap! · January 6, 2017 - 8:40 am ·
    
    You are welcome, John. 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2017 - 1:19 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Natalie Ducey · January 5, 2017 - 3:22 pm ·

Best wishes for continued success, John! Love the new cover, too! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 3:42 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Natalie. 🙂
  
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The Coastal Crone · January 5, 2017 - 3:55 pm ·

Looks good! May you have continued success!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 7:50 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jo
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · January 5, 2017 - 5:01 pm ·

I hope the restore works.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 7:48 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Audrey
  
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rijanjks · January 5, 2017 - 5:27 pm ·

LOVE the new cover!! Hope Amazon keeps the reviews. I think Sally is right.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2017 - 7:46 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan.
  
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Professor VJ Duke · January 6, 2017 - 10:14 am ·

Nice! I’m digging it.

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2017 - 1:16 pm ·
  
  Excellent.
  
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Lennon Carlyle · January 6, 2017 - 4:56 pm ·

Really like the cover a lot. Was hoping my His Revenge would show up here today but not yet. Happy Friday John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2017 - 5:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Lennon. (For buying a book and liking the cover) 😀
  
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Don Massenzio · January 7, 2017 - 9:29 am ·

Love the new cover. Best of luck with the new edition

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1. John W. Howell · January 7, 2017 - 10:09 am ·
  
  Thank you, Don. 🙂
  
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  1. Don Massenzio · January 7, 2017 - 10:16 am ·
    
    You’re welcome
    
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JoAnna · January 9, 2017 - 10:00 pm ·

Intriguing cover. I like the detail.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2017 - 8:31 am ·
  
  Thank you, JoAnna. I like it a lot better than the original. 🙂
  
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