Beautiful and Terrible Things is now in Round 3 of AllAuthor’s January Cover of the Month contest! Competition promises to be fierce in this round. Only 24 of the 50 covers in the running make it to the final round and some of the leaders clearly have a massive following voting for them. If you … Continue reading How to Vote Anonymously for AllAuthor’s Cover of the Month
I've lost track of how many readers and authors have said they love the cover of Beautiful and Terrible Things. I love it too, and am so grateful to the design team at Black Rose Writing for the incredible work that captures the diverse cast and the book's "vibe" so well. If you agree the … Continue reading Like My Cover? Please Vote! And Other Random Updates
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 … Continue reading Cover Reveal for Beautiful and Terrible Things
My contemporary novel Beautiful and Terrible Things is moving through the pre-publication process and is on track for a summer release. The publisher is finishing up the cover, which I will be able to reveal to you in all its glory very soon. For now, here's a teaser: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Publishing Process … Continue reading “Beautiful and Terrible Things” Book Update
And now for a little bit of fun: If you love the cover art of my novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades (as I do!), then you'll like this 16-second video, which pans down the painting, giving you the chance to savor it up close. Credits: Illustrator/artist Natalie Simone. Cover design by Colbie Myles. Cricket soundtrack … Continue reading That Stunning Cover Artwork
Seems like yesterday I was blogging about how hard it is to envision the yet-to-be-designed cover of my book Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, and how torturous it is to wait for the galley proof. Today I'm happy to provide two exciting updates: My cover is almost done -- it looks fab! -- and I'm proofing … Continue reading Where Did the Time Go?