Monday, April 11, 2011

Needle Spring Cover

Mr. John Hornor Jacobs has outdone himself with this sharp cover for the Spring issue. I'm fortunate to have a story titled "Bon Temps" included. Other contributors are:

Ray Banks
Tom Piccirilli
Amy Grech
Cam Ashley
Daniel O’Shea
Don Lafferty
Jason Duke
Matthew C. Funk
Mel Clayton
Patti Abbott
Scott Morse
Steve De Jarnatt
Todd Robinson

Needle: A Magazine of Noir
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28 comments:

  1. pattinase (abbott)April 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Is it ready to order?

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  2. David CranmerApril 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I don't believe so. John is just debuting the cover today.

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  3. pattinase (abbott)April 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    And a nice one it is. What a talented guy.

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  4. Paul D BrazillApril 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    How magnificent is that!?!

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  5. David CranmerApril 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Patti, That he is. His design for my Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles is perfection.

    Paul, Magnífico!

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  6. Alan GriffithsApril 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Terrific cover. Many congrats, David and to all the other contributors.

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  7. DianeApril 11, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Congrats on the story, Dave!

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  8. David CranmerApril 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Alan/Diane, Many thanks. I'm stoked to have my name on the cover with that illustrious crew.

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  9. Chris RhatiganApril 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    John's covers are remarkably consistent in style and quality.

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  10. Kieran SheaApril 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    THAT'S AWESOME

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  11. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Where can I buy this?

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  12. David CranmerApril 11, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Chris, These covers are going to be remembered for a long time thanks to John's distinct style.

    Kieran, Amen, bro.

    Anonymous, Follow the link to NEEDLE in this post and editor Steve will keep you informed.

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  13. Glenn GrayApril 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    One word for that cover: HOT.
    Congrats to you, David.

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  14. Dave KingApril 12, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Congratulations. It's a superb cover. I shall look out for it.

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  15. David CranmerApril 12, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Thanks, Glenn. I like being a part of NEEDLE. They make writers look good.

    Dave, Not sure if they are selling in the UK but you can purchase it direct from the NEEDLE site.

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  16. Fred ZackelApril 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Congratulations to you and to all who grace the issue! Wonderful!

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  17. Larry D. SweazyApril 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Nice cover, David... This looks like a good one. Congrats!

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  18. Nik MortonApril 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Yes, that's an eye-catching cover, David. Congratulations on appearing in there - and congrats to those others in that lineup.

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  19. Jake HinksonApril 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Awesome! Can't wait to read it!

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  20. David CranmerApril 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Gracias, all. I'm looking forward to reading all the stories and especially part 2 of WOLF TICKETS by Ray Banks.

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  21. Steve WeddleApril 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    John always does great work with the art -- outside and in.

    Only fitting, of course, since NEEDLE has some of the best crime fiction stories available in print.

    Glad you're in this one, David.

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  22. Dirk GeorgeApril 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    An imposing contributor list, Dave.

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  23. David CranmerApril 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I knew a Dirk George many years ago when the crow's feet wasn't as prevalent in my features.

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  24. Dirk GeorgeApril 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    The one and same, boss. How are you doing?

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  25. David CranmerApril 12, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Dirk, Damn I love the internet! Drop me a line at paladin-1@hotmail.com.

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  26. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful brilliant dark exotic. Well done Mr Hornor.

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  27. Dan FlemingApril 12, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Needle Magazine has been fantastic so far. Can't wait for this issue.

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  28. BarrieApril 13, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Congratulations, David! I think the cover looks very classy.

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