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Old 04-26-2012, 05:12 AM   #1
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Are you tired of cover reveals? TOO BAD, 'cause it's my turn!
I've waited a long time for this!

After receiving mixed feedback on my original cover, Sourcebooks put it to a vote on their site, "Discover A New Love." Readers were very vocal, and the design team listened. After considering all the comments, they returned to the drawing board and revealed my new cover today. I love it! By the way, comments are still open on their blog if you'd like to share your opinion.

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Old 04-26-2012, 05:38 AM   #2
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Ooo, I like this one the best of all the options you've showed. Very sultry.
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Old 04-26-2012, 06:01 AM   #3
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Haha, thanks! That reminds me of an author friend who used to (jokingly) tell me to "Have a sultry day."
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Old 04-26-2012, 06:29 AM   #4
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That's so much better. Congrats!
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Old 04-26-2012, 06:42 AM   #5
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Very nice! Congrats I checked out the other covers and definitely like this one best.
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Old 04-26-2012, 06:48 AM   #6
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It's a beautiful and evocative cover. Congratulations!
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Old 04-26-2012, 08:22 AM   #7
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Cool cover. I especially love the tag line.
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Thanks, guys!

Moon Daughter, my favorite tag line is on the back with the blurb. "Welcome to Sultry Springs, Texas: where first loves find second chances."
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Old 04-26-2012, 04:35 PM   #10
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That's a great cover. I really like it!
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Looks great!
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Old 04-26-2012, 09:42 PM   #12
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Makes me want to go swimming nekkid, so I'm guessing it works.
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The back tag-line is really sweet, but the front one is sexy
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Makes me want to go swimming nekkid, so I'm guessing it works.
Hooray for skinny-dipping! (There's a racy nekkid scene set in that pond, btw!)

Moon: That's a good point. The front tag line communicates that this isn't a sweet inspirational romance, so readers know what to expect.
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Gorgeous cover! (And I don't think we ever get tired of cover reveals. )
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Thanks, guys!

(And Jude, I love cover reveals.)
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I, for one, never get tired of cover reveals. Yours is verra lovely!
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I really do love this cover, and I want to pick up this book.
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Thanks, everyone! I think this style gives us more potential for series branding, too. I'm eager to see what the designer does with the next two covers.
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