My dear readers are always, always on top of things so this post is devoted to Jan who emailed me to tell me she’d found Love’s Fortune up for pre-order this past weekend. She said…
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Not only that, another delightful email popped into my inbox last Friday from Revell’s art director with a file attached! Since I’d been to the cover shoot in December I had an inkling of what this new cover might look like as far as the model and the dress. But I had no idea of the pose or the background scene/setting, etc. Recently I talked to photographer/designer, Brandon Hill. who said he was working/hoping to give me my best cover yet. Brandon, if you’re reading this, you truly did! Heartfelt thanks for your amazing gifts. And for caring enough about this humble author to create another cover of my heart! Two of them, actually. But more on that later…
So yes, the cover is here and it’s “breathtaking” in the words of my agent, Janet Grant.
But no spoilers for you! Sometime this month the cover will suddenly appear on the web. I never know just when that will happen. I trust you’ll tell me if you see it!
And I hope/pray it delights your heart, too.
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Yay!!!!! Can’t wait.
I sure hope you like this new cover, Carissa :). So excited to share it along with you! I hope you see it before I do!
Squeeeeeeee! So excited!! I will not admit to stalking the Revell site daily to see if it’s been revealed yet, ok ok so I will admit to it because I’m super dooper excited! Cannot wait!!
Yours sincerely,
One crazy fan of yours!
Oh Eva! I always smile SO BIG when you come over :). Your excitement is such a blessing to me! I hope you like this new cover. And I would LOVE for you to see it first and tell me! I remember you doing that before. You are a savvy cover watcher! What makes it fun is that I don’t have a clue when it goes live on the web so it’s an unexpected joy when a reader finds it and tells me if they like it! Or not, lol. But I really think you will.
BTW, just saw a photo from Mull of snow! Stay snug and warm, my precious friend :)!!
Can’t wait to see it! You love my cover artist and I love yours back. We are both so blessed.
Lori, I know I mentioned this on the guest blog (Writes of Passage) but in case you didn’t see it…When I first saw my new cover I thought of you immediately. You’ll know why when you see it. Of course I’ve found out with series books, at least with Revell, that the cover image is basically the same (girl in period dress) but the background is where things can shine. 🙂
I LOVE both your covers – my favorites in the CBA, in fact. One day I’d love to see you use your artistry for your own cover. You are so gifted!
Always exciting to see the pre-order popping up, not to mention “cover news.” 🙂
Did Brandon Hill also do TCL and CML? They’re still my favorite covers (and books!) so far, but I love LR’s cover, too. 🙂
Whitney, So happy you’re here. I love knowing TCL and CML are your faves. Mine, too, in many ways. I saw TCL on a board of yours the other day and it delighted my heart :). I cannot wait to return to the frontier. Hopefully soon! Brandon did not do those early covers, just the Ballantyne Legacy. TCL was done by a designer in Colorado and I’m not sure about Morrow’s. If you like LR’s cover you will probably like Love’s Fortune coming up. But no spoilers for you!! Stay snug and warm back there :).
Ooooh, I can hardly wait! Your other covers are breathtaking, so I cannot even imagine how gorgeous this one must be! I will be waiting very impatiently for it! Haha. I hope you are doing well! I am busy working away and dreaming of Spring! 🙂 Blessings to you, my friend!
Emma! So glad you’re ready for a new cover :). Me, too! Wish I could write a bit faster and turn out more books and keep more covers coming. You sound like you’re really busy working. I have spring fever, too. Not too much longer now! Easter is just about my favorite holiday so I’m counting down…!
Greetings from cold snowy Ky., Laura!!
SO excited to see the new cover, dear Laura!! I’m a”cover lover” – especially when it involves beautiful gowns!! It’s hard to believe that the new cover could be any more beautiful than your others (they’re ALL absolutely stunning)- so I’m really anticipating the reveal!!
Also looking forward to purchasing ALL your books, and reading them back-to-back, as I’m now doing Julie Lessman’s !!
Stay warm, and be blessed !!
Bonnie, It’s a real joy to share the cover excitement with you. Like you, I am a bonafide cover lover and get nearly giddy when a new batch comes out! I can’t wait to see Julie’s new one, too, as hers was being shot in the same studio. I did see the dress for hers on the rack – gorgeous!
I’m so thrilled you want to read my books. Bless you for that. Because of you and others I can keep writing! It’s truly a blessing to have a whole bunch of authors lined up to see you through such a cold winter when you can’t do much else.
Wishing I was there in KY with you, cold and snow and all! I miss it so. Feels like a taste of home visiting with you here. Happy reading to you!!
Laura – I can’t wait for your new novel. I guess between now and then it’s time for a re-read of the first two Ballantyne book. I’m still amazed you mentioned little ole me on your blog! I am so humbled. You are so gracious and kind.
I think your covers are truly beautiful. They draw the readers in, and I for one am not disappointed by the chapters between the covers. Looking forward to reading the third novel in the Ballantyne series. Will there be more novels in the series?
More, please! 🙂
Jan, So happy you’re here after tipping me off as to the pre-order info :). Another reader, Darlene, emailed and asked me to thank you for doing that, too! Pre-orders, I’m learning, are very important to publishers as it determines print runs and that sort of thing. And I’m so glad Amazon offered a lower price. Now I think it has risen but for a short time the early bird got the worm!
So glad you like the cover art behind my books (and that’s in them!). I pray that will continue. And I’m thankful Revell has an inspired art dept and they go the extra mile. Covers really do have a tremendous amount to do with book appeal and sales, as do titles. I tend to prefer scenery for covers but understand the draw of a woman in a pretty dress. Guess that’s been the standard for romance novels over time and though I really do write historical fiction, other people call in historical romance. There is a difference but I’ve heard romance sells better hence all those romancey covers out there!
Thanks again for having a heart for my books. You inspire me :).