Evolution of a Cover

Evolution of a Cover

So far in this series on book covers, I’ve looked at some of my favorite covers and unveiled the new cover for The Dragon Keeper. It’s just about time to look ahead to Everything You Want Me To Be, but before we do let’s step back for a moment and review the strange...
Plurality

Plurality

I’ve been thinking about the nineties lately, maybe because of a number one essential album, or because my newest heroine is struggling through her late teenage years and I’ve realized half my life has passed since I was in her place, but somehow those limitless...
Book Covers!

Book Covers!

Yes, it’s that time. We’ve reached the exciting milestone with EVERYTHING YOU WANT ME TO BE of finalizing the cover art, but before I unveil the cover I’d like to take a moment—or a blog entry or two—to look at the concept of covers. What do they do? What do they add...
Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

I love that even some captive Komodos get to enjoy this holiday. Check out the Albuquerque Zoo’s female Komodo digging her jack-o-lantern or the blood-laced pumpkins given to the Komodos at the San Diego zoo. And in the spirit of all things dark and disturbing,...