A Cover Is Worth 81,518 Words
If a picture truly is worth a thousand words, then I have learned since publishing Memorial Day that a stunning cover is worth 81,518!
your market is more than your genre
More simply, the style, content, and themes of the book determine its ideal market, not just its genre. And this is critically important to consider during all stages of the creative and publication process because you will need to make the same important decisions for every work of art at every stage of your creative journey.