Cover Models

Volume One "Rock'n'Roll Fantasy"

The cover of my first volume of “It Really IS Rocket Science” is of the lead guitarist of the story, named Glycerin as portrayed by Elisanth. She is an alternative/fetish/goth model who lives in Moldova. I’ll call us “web pen pals” of a kind since we started chatting on and off about a year ago about contact lenses and eye care. In terms of my book, Elisanth evokes the idea of “Glycerin” very nicely, both in the beginning (the book cover picture) and later as she evolves (volume three). Early in the character design, I constructed images using the Rockband character tools for reference and later found Elisanth. Her website is http://elisanth.com/ but you can get more of her activity on Facebook and Tumblr.

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Volume Two "Surfing With The Alien"

The cover of my second volume is a young Polish model who goes by the professional name of Mamiko. (blogspot). She is a miraculous twin copy of the fictional Tsika in the story (the waifish goth bass guitar player). My jaw just drops any time I pull up one of her pictures the resemblance is uncanny.  Mamiko is quite a lot of fun to correspond with, a very sweet person. She broke her elbow in March and got the cast off in April. Rehabbing in April. She’s our “patchwork doll” now with new metal parts. Currently collaborating with her for Book Four photoshoot and promotional material.

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Volume Three "Go Go Godzilla" 

We return to the character Glycerin as modeled by Elisanth. Glycerin has evolved over the course of the saga – still quite fragile but projecting a more brutal look that conceals the terror that chews at her psyche.

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Volume Four "Roll With The Changes"

We return to the character Tsika and her evolved look, less frilly rougher look. Her twin tails fade after an incident in this volume. Here are some pictures of Mamiko and of Tsika's cartoon avatar for your amusement.



 


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Volume Five "Rock or Bust"

At the moment, I am considering the use of Lady Sariel as the musician Nadia for this cover. We are in discussion. On the advice of several professionals I listen to - may split volume two into two books and make future volumes smaller. This is just some early preparation in case I pull that trigger.

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Volume Six "Days Gone By"

Likely Elisanth again, as Glycerin. She really is the center post of the band in many ways.
She's currently in project planning, collecting items.