It’s here! Cover Reveal
I thought this day would never get here. My book Reckless Beginnings was submitted for publication in July 2017. Finally, after months of editing, tweaking, and many frustrations, I am able to reveal the cover to all of you that have followed me on this journey. Getting to this stage has been a long grueling 13 months. So with no further ado; HERE IT IS! Drum roll, please 🙂
So What do you Think?
I hope you like it as much as I do. I love the soft matt colors that capture the mood of the main character Tammy mellows, who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Struggling to recapture her identity and make sense of the chaos that surrounds her. This image shows her contemplating the decisions she has to make and whether she will make the right one.
I would love to hear your thoughts about the cover in the comments below. Did it live up to your expectations? If you saw this cover on a bookshelf, would it captivate your attention? From looking at the cover, is it a book you would purchase?
More updates
Now that the cover has been unveiled it’s time to give you some insights on other projects that have been happening during the preparation of the book launch.
I’m a Luster Lexicon Winner
A few months ago Luster Lexicon ran a contest for their Writer’s Spectacle. A place where they feature eight winning authors on their site for a month. I decided to give it a go and submitted myself as a contender. A few weeks later I received the first round of detailed questions, submitted my answers and was elated a week later when I was informed that I would be moving onto the next round. Again I answered more questions and submitted my answers. A month went by without hearing nothing. Then over the past weekend, I was told I was one of the eight winners and I would be featured on their site.
I would like to thank Luster Lexicon for this opportunity. Click here to read my interview.
My First Podcast Interview
I will be having my first podcast interview on August 27th with Thrills & Mystery Podcast.
It will go live on September 10th. Having never done an interview before, this is a nail-biting event for me. Wish me luck! If I’m able to post the interview here, I will do so.
Launch Party/Book Signing
The launch party/book signing event will be held at the Frazier Park Branch library. This is also where we hold our monthly book club meetings. I meet later this week to schedule a date. We are thinking somewhere around mid-October. Once confirmed I will post on the site. I hope to make it a fun event with raffle prizes for a kindle-white, gift certificates, book giveaways along with bookmarks, bags and other fun items. I’ll plan on doing a reading and make some time for discussion and questions. If you are in the area, come, join us.
Sneak Peek at the Prolog is Coming Soon
If you read the interview on Luster Lexicon, you probably noticed there was a little excerpt from the prolog of Reckless beginnings. That is a tiny piece. I will be posting the full prolog, only for my readers in about two weeks. So be sure to open those newsletters so you don’t miss it.
Virtual Book Tour
A virtual book tour is scheduled for the month of October with Goddess Fish Promotions. I am also a host for this site which is why you see the host banner. This tour will make 8-10 stops a week on different book blog sites which will include, interviews and giveaways, plus a 30-day promotion on Twitter.
Reckless Beginnings Book Giveaway
If you are a member of my newsletter, you are automatically entered in the drawing for one of the first signed copies of Reckless Beginners. The drawing will take place on the launch day – October 4th. If you haven’t signed up yet, here is the link. Win a free copy on Reckless Beginnings.
Good Luck!
A Big Thank you!
As the book launching day draws closer, I want to give a big thank you to all my supporters and followers who have been on board since day one. You are all amazing and I hope you enjoy my debut novel, once it reaches the stores. I hope to have some more updates in the upcoming weeks.
The cover is beautiful. Everything else is falling into place. All the best to your success.
Thank you so much 🙂
LOVE the cover!! It’s PERFECT.
And, congratulations on being the first place winner! You’ve done a great job of pre-marketing, book launch marketing, and follow up. I’m in awe, and wish I’d been following you. 🙂
Thanks, Michele, It’s been quite the ride and I’m sure it’s not going to slow down LOL. Thank you for the great review BTW. It has been quoted on the inside cover. 🙂
I LOVE the cover! It looks so dreamy but draws me in that I will want to read the book. I am awful – I do judge books by their covers, but I definitely will want to read this one. Congratulations on all your hard work paying off! Looks worth it.
Thank you! You bring music to my ears 🙂
This cover is beautiful! Loving the photography! Congrats on being the winner too!
Thank you so much!
I love the new cover! It really says everything it needs to about the book!
Thank you. I have to agree. It really captures the mood of the book.
It’s a great cover. Congrats! It’s something I would definitely pick up at the book store.
Thank you. That makes me smile. Glad you like it.
Congratulations! And everyone is right here, the cover is gorgeous!
Thanks!
The cover photo is beautiful! I love how it is able to show the great story that’s within the book. I would definitely pick it up in a store. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I’m glad you like. I’m very pleased with it.
This is such a great post. Such a pretty cover, its so soft and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Glad you like it.
Wow! I really love the cover, it’s very inviting and I agree the matte coloring and tones are awesome! So glad to hear of all the great things you have coming up too! Yay!
Thank you! It’s exciting times 🙂
It looks amazing! I love the warm colors that you used. Congrats on the cover!
This looks like such an amazing cover – it fits the title perfectly. Can’t wait to hear more about this book!
Thank you so much. It totally captures the mood of the book.
Congratulations on your upcoming book. Love how it’s slowly falling into place and that you’ve already lined up your marketing efforts. Best of luck to you.
Thank you so much. It’s been a long road but seeing it come together is priceless.