Shall we have a cover reveal? I think we shall.
My approach for this cover was different than any of my others. For each of my other books I’ve been able to come up with a pretty solid concept of what I wanted the cover to be. I always had a jumping off point that I could work with and develop until I reached the point where I knew enough of what I wanted that I could convey it to my husband and he could put it together for me.
It’s been more than a year since All Our Broken Pieces was published. That extra time has been weighing on me, making me anxious to release this next book, and yet needing to be sure that what I produce is quality. I desperately hope that is what I’ve created for you all with this story.
So, without further ado…
I’ve been doing this for a while now, and my editor thought it would be nice if I were to write down a little something about the adventures of self-publishing and what I’ve learned from it. I’ve had several first-time indie authors ask me how to go about it, but you’ll probably be surprised that it’s not as daunting as you might think. The self-publishing platforms are really good at guiding you through a step-by-step process.
It’s time! It’s time!
I have a release date.
I have a blurb.
I have a cover.
I have an excerpt.
“You don’t know who I am,” I whispered. He didn’t move—either away from me, or closer—and after an interminable moment, I stepped back and hurried out of the house.
He didn’t follow me as I fled into the night.
Lylin is not used to being alone—much less alone, hurt, and lost. So when she is separated from her guard and forced to abandon her horse, she counts herself lucky to stumble upon a manor house. Still frightened by those who chased her into the night, she keeps her identity a secret, calling herself Lily as she accepts the help of kind servants and the compassion of Lord Fallon. When they fall into an easy friendship, she wonders if her secrecy was too hasty. However, as she gets to know the manor and its residents, Lylin discovers that she’s not the only one hiding secrets and it may be a very good thing that her host doesn’t know her true identity as a member of the royal family.
In anticipation of the Cover Reveal for Missing Lily
(that will be happening on Wednesday!) I figured I’d fill you in on a little bit of the turmoil and frustration brought about by said cover. This will likely be long and rambling. You have been warned.
I started thinking about what the cover should look like at the very beginning of the year. I scoured stock photo sites for pictures of castles, forest pathways, girls in old-timey dresses, girls in cloaks, horses, letters, doorways, archways, sunbursts.
I have two tidbits for you all today. The first is this beautiful image that will be used for my cover, painted by Cherise. http://artlarue.blogspot.com…
No, I can’t show it to you yet. But I’m so excited about the progress being made on my cover! I commissioned my wonderfully talented…