Well, Lena Goldfinch (my cover designer/formatter/mentor/friend) generously took the time to put together a cover - and not just any old cover, but a gorgeous, perfectly suited one!! I found a stock photo of a bellflower on burlap that I really liked, and I figured that if Lena could very kindly add the title and my author name, that would do just fine. Well, Lena took the bellflower from that stock photo and added it to the background from Forget Me Not's cover, adjusting the tones and including a line about Bellflower being the prequel to Forget Me Not. And isn't is just wonderful??
Bellflower is set in Virginia City, Nevada (five years before the start of Forget Me Not), so the background fits well. Plus, the darker tones of the cover, the title font, and the flower (of course) are just right for this Beauty and the Beast retelling. I really couldn't be more pleased!
Would you like a chance to read this short story for FREE?
Despite the fact that I now have a cover, I still want to offer this short story to my newsletter subscribers first and see how that goes. So all you have to do to get an e-copy is sign up for my newsletter (HERE or via the link under the blog header) and then follow the instructions that will be in the first edition, which I'm sending out on Wednesday! I'm only planning on sending out my newsletter four times a year (once per season), so each edition will be special, with extras and exciting information. In addition to the short-story offer in this winter one, there will also be links, news, and a really fun interview. Can't wait to share it with you!
What are your thoughts on the cover? Do you enjoy short stories?
Great cover! I'm already a newsletter subscriber. :) Really excited about this prequel! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you on both counts (for the compliment and for subscribing to my newsletter)! I hope you'll enjoy Bellflower. :)
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Oooh! Amber, I'm so excited! BELLFLOWER looks amazing. It doesn't get any better than Beauty and the Beast! Really looking forward to this!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Clara! I love Beauty & the Beast, too, and I loved writing this story! Anne Elisabeth's contest inspired me to write a Cinderella-themed companion short story to this series, which then led to the thought of writing more short fairy-tale retellings. :)
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Amber,
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the covers on all your books and I just signed up for your news e letter. Can't wait to read it. Keep up the good hard work on your books.
Your friend
Danie
I appreciate the kind words and support, Danie! Thank you for your friendship. :)
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Sweet! It looks amazing!!! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Rebeka! It's different in tone and setting than Fairy Slippers, and a tad bit longer, but I hope you'll enjoy it! :)
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I like the cover, it seems to fit the story from what I've heard about it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so, Carissa! I'm really thrilled with it, and I hope fans will enjoy the story. :)
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Love the cover! Lena does such a beautiful job capturing what the story is about. Can't wait to read Bellflower!
ReplyDeleteI so agree - Lena does an amazing job, and I'm blessed to have her as my cover designer! So hope you enjoy Bellflower! :)
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