I began reading romance novels in my teenage years and often noticed the book covers but in a casual, offhanded manner. However in 2000, the infamous “Doughboy” cover led me to become an advocate for excellence in romance covers. I had been reading Suzanne Brockmann’ s Tall, Dark, and Dangerous series. The exciting series featured Navy Seal Team Ten and the covers, if not awe inspiring, resembled each hero‘s description.

And then, Get Lucky - Hero # 9, was published by Harlequin's Intimate Moments. I could not believe the guy pictured on the cover because he DID NOT resemble the handsome playboy described by Suzanne in the book. I loved the story but hated that cover!

One day, I was lurking on the Intimate Moments Authors’ message board and someone mentioned a Cover Contest at the All About Romance site. A contest existed where you could nominate covers for Best and Worst covers of the year? Sweet! I immediately visited AAR and nominated Get Lucky for Worst cover of the year and several other covers that I thought were beautiful.

The Coverballot Chair contacted me after the contest was finished and invited me to join the committee. I was Series Chair from 2001 through 2005 and a committee member from 2006 through early 2009. In March of 2009, I took over as Committee Chair and expanded the website beyond the annual contest. During my years with the contest, I have developed a deep appreciation for all of the work involved in creating covers. I love nothing better than finding great covers to celebrate every year.