Ta-Da! Cover Reveal
It’s getting real, folks. I love this cover designed by Julie Metz, art director at SparkPress and She Writes Press.
She’s a creative whiz with more than 25 years experience designing book covers. I had given her a detailed memo that included a novel synopsis, adjectives describing what my story was and wasn’t, and key images and symbols (including Raven). Julie ran with the raven idea, but it took us a couple of tries before we found the right raven. I wanted friendly — as opposed to scary, Gothic — and this handsome guy fills the bill, don’t you think?
The Big Dipper was my (late) idea, and Julie incorporated it nicely. I love the way the stars skip over the title, creating movement.
What do you think? I’d love to hear from you!
Up next: I describe what it’s like to ask really busy authors to please read my book and write me a blurb (endorsement) in their spare time.
Wow! That looks great! Congratulations….there’s nothing like seeing the cover for the first time to really bring it all home! And now the fun part begins….getting to tell people about the book and having it available for them to get….
Thanks, Craig! Yeah, the fun begins. And I thought writing the book was hard.
Nice! Congratulations! Does not look bad at all!
Thank you!
Wow. A huge accomplishment. Can’t wait to get a copy of your book.
Thanks, Chris!
How thrilling! Only suggestion is it”s hard to see the head on the raven,
Thanks, Laura. Yeah, those all-black birds . . . I think it might show up better live (book in hand).
Great looking cover – can’t wait to add it to my bookshelf!! Can’t imagine what a thrill it must be to see your name on the cover!!
Thanks Leila. And yes, I have to admit to staring at it with a smile on my face.