At last, I can reveal the full cover for my contemporary novel Beautiful and Terrible Things, which comes out in July. I couldn’t be happier with how the publisher and designer treated my characters and my story about multiple social justice issues. My fellow authors are also enthusiastic, calling the cover stunning, gorgeous and a work of art.
What Do You Think of the Cover?
Are you as enchanted with the cover as I am? If not, that’s okay. All opinions are valid!
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Summary of Beautiful and Terrible Things
What is this novel about? It’s a compelling portrait of modern American life in a major city with its vibrant culture, diversity and rampant social issues. It reminds us that friendship has the power to validate, destroy, transform, and save lives.
More specific to the plot:
Charley Byrne isn’t really living. At age 29, she hunkers down in her apartment above the bookstore she manages, afraid of a 7-year curse. Then quirky activist Xander Wallace lures her out of social exile with the prospect of friendship and romance. Charley joins Xander’s circle of friends diverse in their heritage, race, gender and sexual orientation. She thrives, even leaving her comfort zone to join protests in a city struggling with social justice ills.
But the new friendships bring back-to-back betrayals that threaten the bookstore—Charley’s haven—and propel her into a dangerous depression. Can her friends save the store? And Charley?
Stay tuned as more materials related to the book are rolled out in the coming months, including a pre-order link (with a discount), and Bonus Materials.
