New Cover Revealed!

Book covers in publishing can be fraught for authors. And by fraught I mean panic inducing. What a publisher thinks and what an author thinks a cover should be are very frequently not the same. And usually, an author is only allowed minimal input on a cover. While this is frustrating as an author, as a graphic designer, I do understand it.  Authors get very exacting about their book and want to put every little detail into the cover, which can quickly become fussy and overwrought.  Also, an author may not like the graphic trend that is currently selling in their genre. In short, authors are not always the best marketers of their own books.  But from the author’s point of view, publishers or the designers may not grasp what the book is about and give it a weirdly off-tone look. Which is why you’ll find authors waiting for their covers to be revealed in nail-biting anticipation.  And it’s also why I saw this cover and thought… Oh, thank goodness! The designer completely got my Hawaii Gothic theme.  I can’t wait to get this into the hands of readers!

Authors rarely get much input into covers. Sometimes we’ll get only a “right of refusal.”  Which means that we only get yes or no—no adjustments.  And sometimes that can be used as a threat—if you say no, your book will be delayed. (If you thought publishing wasn’t a cutthroat business, think again.) But working with Varus Publishing has been lovely. They’re very willing to hear feedback and do their best to make adjustments.  Getting the right vibe of a book to readers is as important to them as it is to the authors and they have a pretty extensive “discovery” process to attempt to get all the little nuggets of book thoughts, tropes, and vibes from the author to the designer.  Which is why I feel that this cover is such a success.

So without further ado, please admire the brand new and fiery Forged in Flame cover!

Forged in Flame Cover!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RELEASE DATE: June 30th

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Forged in Flame:

Ava Flynn never meant to awaken the dragon inside her—until betrayal and a dangerously seductive stranger ignite a power she can no longer deny. When billionaire dragon shifter Dalton Rosetti crashes into her life, their instant, scorching attraction leaves both of them burned by secrets, pride, and a single unforgettable night.

Three years later, Ava is hiding more than a broken heart. She’s raising a fire-breathing daughter while hiding from everyone, including the dragon slayers who murdered her father and want her next. Dalton’s discovery that he has a child changes everything—and he’s determined to protect what’s his, no matter the cost.

With enemies closing in and passion rekindling, Ava and Dalton are forced back together in a deadly game of magic, loyalty, and desire. Forged in Flame is a sizzling paranormal romance of dragonfire, second chances, and a love powerful enough to change destiny.