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Finally, After Two Years or So… the Cover of the Novel!

March 25, 2011 By Jeff 106 Comments

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  1. Greg says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Cover art looks great! Hmmmm. . . . . it might look good on a t-shirt, too. . . .

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  2. icecycle66 says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    I don’t have an electronic book reader, and I’m a sucker for things signed by the person who created.

    Seems like I want one of these.

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  3. Dan says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Congratulations! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.

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  4. msbarbajane says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Awesome! Can’t wait to read it!

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  5. Kimistry says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Wow. Just wow.
    Very fine cover.
    I can hardly wait to get my hands on a whole book by our fearless leader !!

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  6. tiff says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Dang – I was kind of expecting a bowl of corn. 🙂

    Well done on the art and this next step toward ridiculous popularity and fat paychecks!

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  7. Melissa says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Jeff, this cover is PERFECT! I’m so proud of all the hard work you have done & am so happy to see everything coming together for you!!
    You’re making me contemplate buying a Kindle even though I listen to audiobooks (ha!) just so I can get the electronic version AND the signed hard copy!
    Way to go!!

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  8. Erica in Charlotte says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Well done, Jeff – can’t wait to read it!!!

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  9. Angie in Japan says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I like the cover art. The colours and graphics look great!

    I have one small question… the title of the book is called Crossroads Road? Or Crossroads? Just wanna make sure I have the right title when I go to Amazon.

    Well done, Jeff and Evil Twin!!!

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    • Jeff says

      March 25, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      It’s ‘Crossroads Road.’

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      • CitizenX says

        March 25, 2011 at 5:16 pm

        Jeff I verified that if we use your Amazon link to buy your book, you get paid twice!

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  10. john in the gump says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Looks good, but I still don’t know if I’ll get the ebook or the kindle version for my Droid. The signed book will be cool so that’s probibly my route but thanks for the options. Its been a long wait but after reading the sample, it just whetted my taste for more. A hardy thanks for the many laughs over the years.

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    • WB in OH says

      March 25, 2011 at 3:07 pm

      Sample? Whatchoo talkin’ bout Willis?

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  11. Dawn says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    So proud of our Jeff Kay, and the ET too! Mazel!

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  12. Art in Texas says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Nice cover Jeff! Evil Twin does good work. I will be buying the book.

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  13. Kevindust says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    The cover looks great! Congrats Jeff.

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    • Phillip Houston says

      March 25, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      Very cool!
      New t-shirt time!!

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  14. Alex says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    Thumbs up.

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  15. JCIII says

    March 25, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Good Afternoon Jeff and Fellow Surf Reporters….

    Can’t wait to read the book. I’ll have to go with the old fashioned, physically hold it in your hand, book.

    I don’t have a Kindle, or any other means of electronically reading it ( do I?).

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    • WB in OH says

      March 25, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      You do, but I don’t dare mention it here. See yesterdays comments.
      http://thewvsr.com/index.php/some-questions-about-the-book-and-your-favorite-guilty-pleasures/#comment-91246

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  16. Bill in WV says

    March 25, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    One thing folks. For you people who get the downloaded version, don’t come on here and start telling everyone what it’s about and whatnot. Those of us who are going to read the printed version would appreciate it. Also, corporate office has orders to delete any posts which contain details of the book’s contents. Just a comment about how you enjoyed it or didn’t (Nazi’s) will do. Thanks – Management

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  17. Alice in WV says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Applause!!!!

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  18. Alice in WV says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    the negative space (not counting the road sign upper half)
    looks like a skull. kewl

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    • Alice in WV says

      March 25, 2011 at 5:06 pm

      don’t listen to me – I’m tired. :/

      Reply
  19. CitizenX says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    ? It! Thanks for sharing! GREAT JOB Evil Twin!

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  20. dorothy says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    excellent, excellent my friend. i can’t wait to read it. if it’s as funny as the rest of your work, i’m going to have to quit reading and drinking at the same time—my sinuses won’t take it. btw, my secret’s wife won’t let him eat while reading the wvsr, because she’s just sick and tired of doing the heimlich maneuver on him. hee hee hee!

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    • johnthebasket says

      March 25, 2011 at 7:42 pm

      Yeah, I finally had to install windshield wipers on my flatscreen. The last straw comment was, “Look at my hand? Will I need a warshcloth?”

      That’s from memory and might be a word or two off, but those WV boys kill me every time. In cahoots with Ohio boys they’re stronger than catfood or Nixon. They write, I spit.

      jtb

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  21. ron says

    March 25, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    hope will be place to send check/money order/magic beans/ect to pay for book for those of us not trusted with credit card

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  22. Ian the Errolite says

    March 25, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Well done mate!

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  23. johnthebasket says

    March 25, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees.
    I went down to the crossroads, fell down on my knees.
    Asked the Lord above for mercy, “Save me if you please.”

    I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride.
    I went down to the crossroads, tried to flag a ride.
    Nobody seemed to know me, everybody passed me by.

    I’m going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
    I’m going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
    You can still barrelhouse, baby, on the riverside.

    You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown.
    You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown.
    And I’m standing at the crossroads, believe I’m sinking down.

    .
    R. Johnson

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    • Uncle Buzz in Wheeling says

      March 26, 2011 at 12:03 am

      Re-done by Cream, featuring a killer solo by the one and only Eric Clapton.

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  24. Buck says

    March 25, 2011 at 9:15 pm

    You’re STILL a pussy.

    Buck Out

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  25. Aaron in Australia says

    March 25, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Congrats Jeff. It looks good.

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  26. chill says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Great cover, and I’m really looking forward to reading the book. I’ll be queueing up for a signed copy; the only question is one? or two, in case one breaks?

    Those of you who use free software might like to know about http://kbookreader.org/ and http://pybookreader.narod.ru/. I’ll be installing one or both sometime before April Fools.
    .

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  27. chill says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    …annnd, I’m awaiting moderation because I put more than one URL in the same post. Sorry.
    .

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  28. Uncle Buzz in Wheeling says

    March 26, 2011 at 12:16 am

    Jeff, you appear to be clutching your head. I do that a lot, especially when chasing down an error in the source code of whatever my current project is.

    So. I expect to be seeing you on Letterman *soon*, plugging your book. Let me know when that will happen.

    Today’s quotes (make it a double):

    “Say what you will about the Ten Commandments, you must always come back to the pleasant fact that there are only ten of them.” ~H.L. Mencken

    “I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.” ~Author Unknown

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  29. Knucklehead says

    March 26, 2011 at 1:45 am

    You’ve made us so proud!

    I seems like only yesterday you were counting “fucks”….**sniff**

    CONGRATS, JEFF! Great Job, Evil Twin!

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  30. dto says

    March 26, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I came home late from work yestreday and found my hours have been halved because a guy is coming back after 4 months sick leave and the guy who was subbing for him has union senority over me even though he’s a lame ass waddling oaf. I understand his knee problems and has a hard time moving let alone trying to find a reason to. Anyway…I sat down with some nice tea and remedy for dented plans and stared at your cover. It didn’t take long to find meaning in my life again. All the years of sexual abuse I suffered at my own hands now seemed worth it. Thank you for you book and showing me I have always been the better for taking matters into my own hands when I would be denied that which I seek.
    Congrats Jeff!
    Evil Twin…Your subliminal stfuff is over the top. I can’t believe you’re getting away with that. I love it.

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    • Chuck in Belpre says

      March 26, 2011 at 11:42 am

      I love the hidden Blizzak reference. Genius.

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  31. NJDave says

    March 26, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Love the cover. Very Bukowski-like.

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  32. Malcolm says

    March 27, 2011 at 12:36 am

    I would buy even at a textbook price.

    congrats, sir.

    Can’t wait to own a physical copy.

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  33. johnthebasket says

    March 27, 2011 at 6:01 am

    Jeff…

    I suspect that the book tour idea doesn’t appeal to you much; I know you’re a private person, and the idea of performing readings from your book to strangers might not work for you. So I have another idea.

    Can you ask your nice celebrity friend to make some calls in NYC to try to get you booked on a cable TV show, a local TV show, or a local radio show? I imagine she would be willing to accompany you if her schedule allowed, but whether she did or not, you could easily reach half a million people on a local TV (more on cable) or a quarter million on radio.

    I’ve done a fair number of media interviews, both as the interviewer and the interviewee, and would be happy to help you practice via phone or Skype. It’s not as scary an experience as it sounds. Also, there are probably Reporters geographically closer to you who have similar experience and could coach you face to face.

    An appearance that reaches 250,000 to a million people would sell some books — don’t think it wouldn’t. And if you survive the interview process (which you will), you will have gained valuable experience for future interviews.

    I really don’t think this is a pie-in-the-sky idea. I believe it’s a realistic tactic to attempt; my understand is that your friend has offered to help in any way she can. In this case, she must know radio and TV hosts and Program Directors who might want to do her a favor.

    I hope you’ll at least consider this marketing approach; as I say, I will help in every possible way.

    Onward.

    jtb

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  34. --Steve says

    March 27, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Countin the days till my Crossroads Road download. Congratulations Jeff!

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  35. Jerry In WV says

    March 27, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Awesome!!!! Can’t wait to get my autographed hardback edition. I am still a page turning kinda person when it comes to books.

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  36. doctorright says

    March 28, 2011 at 2:40 am

    Last!

    If not, then I’ll simply post this later.
    When I’m last.

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  37. doctorright says

    March 28, 2011 at 2:40 am

    ha ha ha haHAHAHAAAAHAAAAAlame

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  38. doctorright says

    March 28, 2011 at 2:41 am

    Last!

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  39. Rat Bastard says

    March 28, 2011 at 8:41 am

    No, I’m always last, doctorright… Congratulations, Jeff. I’ll set aside some beer money for a signed copy.

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  40. nalts says

    March 30, 2011 at 6:15 am

    I don’t know how to break this to you, but I saw that exact image on GettyOne a year ago.

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