Dear readers,
As the author of Reunion: Coda, I’ve cherished every step of the journey to bring this story to life—from crafting its intricate plot to developing the characters that I hope will resonate with you. But today, I want to share a glimpse behind the scenes of an unexpected hurdle I’ve faced: creating the perfect book cover for the print edition.
Designing a cover is no small task. It’s more than a visual representation—it’s the gateway to the world within the pages. While I’ve been determined to give Reunion: Coda a cover that captures its themes, I’ve encountered challenges along the way. From battling resolution issues to navigating publishing platforms, getting everything just right for the hardcover edition has proven to be a more challenging task than I imagined.
Unfortunately, these obstacles mean that the hardcover release of Reunion: Coda will be delayed as I work to ensure the final product is something both you and I will be proud of. While I’m frustrated by this setback, I know the wait will be worth it to deliver a physical copy that meets the high standards you deserve.
Rest assured, the paperback release will follow shortly after the hardcover, and I’ll keep you updated every step of the way. Thank you for your patience and understanding as I iron out the kinks in this process. Your support means everything to me, and I’m truly grateful to have you on this journey.
For now, I hope you’ll continue to enjoy Reunion: Coda in its digital format, and I promise that when the print editions are ready, they’ll be worth the wait.
Warm regards, Alex
A Certain Point of View, Too 
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8 responses to “ A Cover Story: Navigating Book Cover Challenges for ‘Reunion: Coda’”
Take as much time as you need, I’m sure your readers will understand. The cover is so important with any book.
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It’s the resolution. KDP has some nice images, but they’re all rather low-res, and I need something at 300 dpi. Ugh. I downloaded a new image, but I must wait 12-13 hours to see what KDP has to say.
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Have you tried using Canva images? They seem to be better quality.
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I was going to go there, but…happily, I found a Pixabay photo that worked. I chose the biggest file available; that solved the DPI issue.
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Oh good, glad you found a good one on Pixabay.
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I ended up going with a text-free front cover.
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It’s an attractive cover!
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But it’s not the final one. The dpi count in the image was too low. KDP’s image library is geared primarily for e-books, not print.
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