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Last Monday I received an email from my publisher Cedar Fort that simply read: Cover. I yelled out for my husband and clicked on the email, my heart racing in my chest.
The joy that filled me was indescribable. An artist had rendered a full color cover of my book,The Emerald Ring! I think I clapped and may have hooted, but it's all a bit blurry. (lol.) There was a note attached telling me not to share the image, because it might not be the final artwork. Then I was asked what I thought.
An Egyptian vibe just oozed off the book, and a great picture of an Egyptian black cat and an emerald were prominent. I quickly responded that I loved it- all 5's in my opinion. I then printed the image out so I could look at it as we rushed out the door for Thanksgiving break.
When we returned home one of the first things I did was check my email. And wouldn't you know it, there was a response. I happily clicked on the icon and almost laughed. A new cover image looked back at me, completely different in every aspect from the previous. The board had decided on a more middle grade feel for the cover art. I was just so excited to see another rendition of the images from my mind that I offered my suggestions and sent off my response.
I so wish I could show you both covers, but as stated in the previous emails, they might not be final (though the second one will cover my advanced reading copies). I am floating on air and can't wait to reveal my final cover. Things are getting exciting as the publication process begins to race along. Yippee!
Oh- and FYI- last night I finished two more chapters from book 3- The Diamond Looking Glass.
Awesome that you're getting closer to a cover reveal. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you, Dorine!!! Hey everyone! That's my sis!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm so excited.
ReplyDeleteIt's cool they are asking for feedback and even making a second version. I remember being handed a copy of one of my first books (I actually worked at the publisher where it was done) and they hadn't even asked me about it even though I worked a few desks away. And it was a terrible cover. I had all kinds of options for them if they had just asked. I'm happy you had such a good experience.
ReplyDeleteI know. I've heard horror stories from other authors. I'm surprised they didn't ask you, being only a couple desks away.
DeleteCongratulations! That must be so exciting!!
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