Daily Diary, Day 662: Another beta reader sent feedback this morning, so two more to go, and I can start on the rewrite. But today, as you can see below, I get to reveal the cover. If you have read my indie author journey piece on how I came up with the basic design for my Victorian San Francisco Mystery series covers, you will know that I have been working with the same designer, Michelle Huffaker, since day one. As is my habit, about a month ago I sent her the title, my suggestions for background color, and links to four different illustrations and photographs from the 19th century that might work for the key illustration in the center. My first 3 novellas have background colors of Purple, Red, and Navy, so I decided to make the next 3 novellas follow that order, but in lighter tones. Consequently, I asked Michelle that this one be a lighter purple than
I like it! She did an excellent job and it makes me want to read and find out what has happened there! At first I thought it might be a movie theatre, but... in Victorian San Fransisco??? Anyway the TELLER in the arch does it fine. Good job.
First let me say I am so excited about the new novella. I love these. I’m especially excited because it’s about Mrs. Stein who has been a character in your San Francisco series from the very beginning. To have a novella that features her is fantastic. Secondly thank you for providing the insights of what goes into a cover. While I can’t say for certain I would imagine many readers aren’t aware of what is involved in having a cover made, all the details, for example, teller being added thanks to your husband’s keen observation. I like the look and feel of the cover.
June 23, 2022: Cover Reveal
Can't wait for new book. Cover very stylish. Mrs. Stein would like it.
I like it! She did an excellent job and it makes me want to read and find out what has happened there! At first I thought it might be a movie theatre, but... in Victorian San Fransisco??? Anyway the TELLER in the arch does it fine. Good job.
First let me say I am so excited about the new novella. I love these. I’m especially excited because it’s about Mrs. Stein who has been a character in your San Francisco series from the very beginning. To have a novella that features her is fantastic. Secondly thank you for providing the insights of what goes into a cover. While I can’t say for certain I would imagine many readers aren’t aware of what is involved in having a cover made, all the details, for example, teller being added thanks to your husband’s keen observation. I like the look and feel of the cover.