Contemptible Cover/Quotes

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What's with all the poor freaked-out horsies on romance novel covers? Is every day Throw A Rattlesnake in Front of Your Horse Day in Romancelandia?
I do note with interest that old women in my books become young women on the covers.
Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett (some time in 1994 or earlier)
I think they're being a little optimistic. I think they're only gonna appeal to males age 18-35 who'll be willing to be seen in public carrying this.
Amber O'Malley, Shortpacked