Saturday, January 14, 2012

Novel Cover

One of my blogger-friends, Kat, writes novels.  She sent me one when I bought some clothes from her a few months ago.  It was well-written.

Kat has a new novel for which she's designing a cover.  She approached me and asked if I'd be willing to help her.  Of course, I said, what can I do?  Well... she told me the image she wants to use and asked if I'd create it, using my motorcycle, red stiletto heels and my left leg.  I was flabbergasted!  And flattered.  Kat had seen the pictures of me riding my bike in a dress (here) and that made her think I could do this job.

Well!  I love a challenge.  First thing was finding the right shoes.  After shopping for a week, I saw a sexy pair of red heels on Zappos.  Made by Vigotti, they were more money than I've ever spent on shoes ($99) but I justified it by saying this is a special project.

Next, a location.  I scouted out several possibilities and finally settled on a concrete porch in the backyard of my friend Jamie's house.  (Jamie photographed The Prom Project which also took place in her backyard.)

Today, I did the photoshoot, all by myself.  It was 26 degrees out.  Brrr...!!!

Here are some of the pictures I took.  I'll let you know when the book comes out.




36 comments:

  1. Amazing! The photos turned out bright and sharp, and provocative.

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  2. Oh my gosh, these pictures are so sexy and fun! The top one is my favorite. What's the book about?

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  3. These look great! Methinks this cover is going to be totally badass...

    (Thank you so much for enduring the freezing cold weather, and I'm glad you had fun! Also, them there's some EXPENSIVE SHOES! Yikes!)

    To anyone who is interested: the name of the novel is "The Red Rider." It'll be a change of pace from my YA trilogy, but I'm really looking forward to it! I'm aiming for a 2013 release.

    www.katmellon.com

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  4. My favourite is the second one :) This will be the perfect cover! What an honour, I'm proud of you! I missed your "riding a bike in half male, half female clothes" post, so now I checked it out and it is such a daring idea, wow! Now I like you even more.

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  5. Sexy! Wow! I love the printed tights, and the shoes are amazing. I think the top one is my fav pose though.

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  6. I love the one with the textured tights, followed by the second picture. So awesome! What a fun project for you to do.

    The shoes are gorgeous, and if they fit and are quality, the price is worth it.

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  7. I will say this, Your legs are the sexiest I have ever seen. i am totally jealous. This picture has the quality that deserves to be on the book cover. You can say "she has leggs..and she knows how to use them!"

    Congratulations on the photo shoot. You are modeling!!

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  8. HOTTTTTTTT. I think I love the picture with the tights the best. I cannot wait to see the finished product.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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    1. Okay, for some reason I can't comment without replying to another comment :( I love the pictures and i cannot wait to see which one she chooses!

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  9. Gorgeous photos and shoes! :)

    http://theclosetintervention.blogspot.com/

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  10. Those shoes are gorgeous! Awesome pictures too, your legs look great. Now I'm curious what the book's about...lol. :)

    Principessa Gabriella

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  11. Going to be such a cool cover. How stoked are you to be appearing on a book cover.
    I love the first one with the bent leg the most. The fact that the mini skirt rode up in your thigh is very sexy.
    My second choice would be the lace stocking extended one which is the last photo.
    Wow, that is pricey for a pair you won't wear that often but for a book cover well worth it and you will cherish them.
    I have a very similar red patent pair that are Stuart Weitzman that was way pricey but they will last forever.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  12. oww owwww! I love these. Such great legs! I like how you can only see the leg. It's very mysterious and creative.

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  13. These are excellent! The shoes were a great choice. LOVE the one with the stocking too.

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  14. OMG YOU DID IT!!!!!!
    I can only image how very thrilled you must be !!
    They look amazing - i love all 3, i cannot pick a favorite.
    And i know i said it before- you have great legs and zero cellulite - now you´re making me envious ;)

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  15. Your legs are amazing! And that's so exciting. Happy new year to you as well!

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  16. LOVE it! I love that you styled and modelled and shot the pics yourself. The first one is the winner for me- so stunning as a book cover. And the dress, your legs and that bike are simply AH-MAZING!

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  17. That will be a cool cover. I am so jealous of how beautiful your legs are! The shoes look great on you and I am sure you will use them often as they are just beautiful and RED, who doesn't love red shoes?

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  18. Wowza! Why don't I have legs like yours- you have such great gams! I love the last picture with the fishnets- that would make such a great cover!

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  19. Awesome pics! What a great idea!!

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  20. Gorgeous! I love the first shot. The contrasting colors are awesome, and you got the light perfect. Do tell us when the book is available.

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  21. hah! so cool! i love it. can't wait to hear more about the book.

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  22. I like the second one the best. Your legs look great!

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  23. I love how you justified a pricey purchase! Such a girl!

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  24. What a great opportunity! I love all the pics. Sexy and gorgeous.

    xo,
    Tracy

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  25. Fabulous pics! The first one is my Absolute Fave!

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  26. Sexy! ;-) I like the first pic the best. The second it would have been better if your foot was more pointed and less flexed and the third...well, I'm not really a fan of the patterned hosiery! ;-)

    Jessica

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  27. Talk about sexy shoes, red always makes a statement. I tell you, you're brave...going out there in the 20's that is too cold!

    -Jaz
    http://summerlilacs.blogspot.com/

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  28. Congrats! These photos are hot :) and good luck to your friend.
    Life is a romantic poem

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  29. So fierce! Wait, does anyone use that word anymore? Well, regardless, these photos are incredibly amazing and you look great! The red shoes were the perfect touch!

    Callie @ coffeeandcardigans.com

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  30. They are all hot hot hot! I have to go with the third, though, and here's why: the stance and set of your foot are so determined, like you are not only sexy but mean BUSINESS!

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  31. Boy, you have great, GREAT legs.

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  32. These are amazing, you have great legs, jealous!

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  33. Holy crap! You have better legs than most women!

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  34. I gonna have to start calling you Hot Legs ;) I think #1 is my fave, with #3 as a close second.

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