Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Cover Reveal! The Break

Out of all the milestones there are in publishing a book, my absolute most favourite is when an author gets to reveal the cover of his/her new book. And I get to do it now! Here it is, the cover for THE BREAK out this spring! (late March or early April 2012)




I really, really love it. I think the design team at Great Plains did a fabulous job with getting the mood of the story on the cover. I especially love the colours and the blurryness of the girl's face symbolizing the fading memory of her beloved Nonna. But it's also the little things I love - like having the broken letter in the title. The Break has so many different layers of meaning - the actual spring break where Abby needs to look after her Nonna, Nonna's break from reality due to her memory issues, the breaks between family members because of illness or emotional distance. So many things to consider when pulling a cover together like this. I'm so happy with it!

I know authors have a real worry when their cover is revealed to them because so much of it is out of their control. I'm very lucky in that the team at Great Plains do really care what their authors think about a cover. I'd sent some thoughts/pictures to them and they very much captured the mood I was hoping would be invoked.

I really hope the cover draws people to pick up the book when it's released but right now I'm just enjoying staring at it. Sigh. I may just look at it all day! :)

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  1. It looks great! Really mysterious with that figure disappearing in the background. So glad to hear the creation of the cover was such a positive process for you.

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    1. Thank you, C.K.! I love that dark figure walking in the snow - it was an image I'd hoped the designers would capture. Yes, Great Plains has been amazing to work with.

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  2. Awesome! I love the cover. Great design!

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  3. That soon? Why, that's right around the corner. And I LOVE that cover!

    I'm still waiting to see mine, and yes, I'm terrified. If I don't like it, I may have to change my name and go into cyber-hiding. *grin*

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    1. Linda!! Thank you! And your cover reveal must be coming up soon, as well, right? GAh. I know the wait to see it is murder - I know I'm dying to see what it looks like :) pun!
      But I know it'll be fabulous on top of wonderful with a side of awesome.

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  4. It's heady to see the cover, isn't it? Lovely to see yours, Nelsa.

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    1. Hi Mirka! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a peek! It's fun to share. :)

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  5. I am so happy for you! This is a wonderful time to celebrate. I'm on cloud nine with you!

    hugs,
    Donna

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    1. Hugging you right back, Donna! Thanks for coming by to share the celebration!

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