Whilst I’ve been watching Knopf book designer Kate Gardner do That Thing she does to create memorable covers (we’re working on the newest book), I was today delighted to get this in the mail.
This was a tough shot – wasn’t sure if I should focus on my cookies – which people here call flapjacks — or the book, but ::sigh:: I guess the book won. But, the cookies are really good.
Seeing this already out in pb really revs me up to finish my science fiction revision – and hopefully launch right into a new project that’s been nibbling on the corners of my mind. I keep thinking I’m not going to write straight fiction again, and then, stories keep presenting themselves… on the other hand, I also started a fantasy project. My agent hates fantasy, so he’s going to either kill me, or ask me to use a freelance editor again. Fortunately, I have many friends in the business who LIKE SFF!
Soonish, my editor should be going over my MG novel, and depending on what she thinks of it, I may try writing another. I really wish I could show you the cover drafts for HAPPY FAMILIES, but since it’s out next year, it’s too soon. But, it’s coming!
And in more joyful news, the sun is shining. After a solid May of rain, I’m ready for some sun, June. Just to put my order in…
It’s so vibrant and delicious looking. Now I think I’m going to have to buy a second copy!
I really, really like it. The first versions had a bit more sparkles scattered across the page, but sans sparkles, this really works.
Love the cover, and I really, really want one of those cookies.
I love this photo, too! Gorgeous shot, indeed. New cover looks terrific, too.
Paz
Thanks, Paz, and especially thank you for buying the hardcover of the book, even though you didn’t know me then. Mucho gusto. xo
I want everything in this photo. Period.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! xoxo
Yay! Thanks! xoxx
Okay, I LOVE this photo. The gorgeous greenblue of the background: swoon. And I’m crazy about your cover. It is totally a MAKES ME WANT TO READ THE BOOK cover. (Not that I wouldn’t want to anyway–being the huge Tanita Davis fan that I am. But you know what I mean.)
Eager to hear more about HAPPY FAMILIES when the time comes!
I adore that greeny-blue and am thrilled that the trees are all in leaf, and that it was a clearish day when I took this picture!! I DO hope there are new people attracted to the beauty of the new cover! It is so gorgeous…