Thursday, November 12, 2015

~ Winding Up With a Good Book Cover Can Be Like Getting THE INHERITANCE of Our Dreams! ~



Well Hello Again!

The last couple of times we visited, I shared with you the evolution of my Tempered series covers as well as the creation of those for The Visionary. I also provided a link to Pelican Book Group where you could see the beautiful covers they’ve created for my novel and short stories that are published through them.

As I’ve mentioned, I’ve always envisioned something different than what’s typical for a romance cover for my novels. That’s also true for The Inheritance. When first contracted for the White Rose line at The Wild Rose Press, I sent in my idea…a large Victorian style home (since the heroine inherits one in the wine country of New York.)







URL for Cover: http://bit.ly/Ro5XXB



As you can see, I was not disappointed. The Inheritance made the transition from White Rose line to White Rose Publishing to White Rose imprint of Pelican Book Group without a hitch.

But imagine my surprised delight when my editor informed me the novel is being edited for rerelease, complete with a new cover!

Having a better understanding of what makes a great romantic cover, I can tell you my heart nearly burst with excitement to see this new one Nicola Martinez created for the revised version of The Inheritance…..






Hopefully the minor edits will make the story stronger and the new cover will have more appeal to readers who weren’t impressed with the original one.

I know I am certainly thrilled with it.

The revised, rereleased version will be published next year, but if you can’t wait for it, The Inheritance is still available at Amazon for Kindle, and in Ebook & Print from Pelican Book Group.

Blurb ~

The Inheritance is about the chance we all long for…the chance to start over. Widowed at age thirty-nine and suffering from empty nest syndrome, Rebecca Sinclair is overshadowed by grief and loneliness. Her husband has been deceased for a year, her oldest child has moved to New York in pursuit of an acting career and her youngest child is attending college in France. Having spent over half of her life as a wife and mother, she has no idea what God has in store for her now. Will an unexpected inheritance in the wine country of New York bring meaning and purpose to her life and give her the courage to love again?



US Postal worker Raymond Jacobey has been in love with the little widow since he first set eyes on her. A wanderer searching for the ever-illusive soul mate, Ray has never stayed in one place too long. Raised by self-centered, high-power executives, he’s longed for the idyllic life of residing in a cozy house in a small town with the love of his life. Will he gain the heart of the lovely widow or will he lose her to the wine country of New York?


Excerpt ~

Rebecca’s heart fluttered at the charming, boyish grin he bestowed on her. She knew he’d spoken more than mere words; he’d spoken his heart. Tears filled her eyes and clogged her throat when she thought about what the future might hold. Standing on the threshold of that great unknown, she had never been more acutely aware of anything than she was of this moment, this man. 



He was looking at her intently. His thumbs caressed the back of her hands, chasing the chill from her blood. Lethargic warmth stole over her. As though in a fog she watched him lift her hands to his mouth and press his lips to her palm in a caress so tender it sent shivers down her spine.



She lowered her gaze, and he lifted her chin with his finger and waited until she looked at him again. “I want to kiss you, Becca, here in the midst of Paradise,” he whispered, his lips covering hers with devastating tenderness.



Rebecca heard his primitive grunt of satisfaction when he let go of her hands and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer. An answering purr escaped her as tiny pinpoints of pleasure bathed her senses with light and color. Never in her life had she felt so alive, so consumed with sensations.



Whether a moment or an eternity, she had no idea how long they stood there, his mouth in sweet possession of hers. All she knew was that when the kiss was over she was plastered against his hard body, her breathing was sharp almost painful and her fists were clenched in his thick, sandy-colored hair. Appalled at her wanton response and the needy way in which she clung, Rebecca flung away with a startled cry of distress, and began to run.






Author Bio ~



Award-winning author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux

is the Co-Founder and a lifetime member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has been tagged as, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and reviewed as “steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the message.”



Links:

Website address: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com

Blog: http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com

Face Book: http://facebook.com/pamelasthibodeaux

Twitter: http://twitter.com/psthib @psthib

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pamelasthibodea/



15 comments:

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  2. Thanks MJ for featuring this title today...I sent back round 1 of edits just this week!

    Good luck and God's Blessing.
    PamT

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    1. Entirely my pleasure! Thank you for sharing your cover story with us!

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  3. I recently wrote a blog post about covers. I wish publishers would spend more time on them, and produce covers worth looking at. You're fortunate to have a publisher with a good designer and willing to spend some time on that work. Congratulations on the re-release.

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    1. Thanks Susan, Nicola is really great with covers.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      PamT

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    2. Actually working on the cover design is one of my favorite parts of the process! I use it as a reward for finishing my first round of edits! I agree, Susan, a good cover is essential! Thanks for joining us today! Stop by any time!

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  4. I love seeing the transitions covers go through. Both were excellent, but yes, the newest one is more 'romance.' Nicola is a doll, and such a whiz with covers. Congrats on the re-release!

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    1. Yes she is Alicia!
      I can't wait for this to be done and out ...

      We'll see...
      Thanks for stopping by!
      PamT

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    2. I agree, Alicia, this one is definitely more romance. Sometimes it is really hard to get everything across in a cover--the mood, the setting, the genre, the characters... And then there are so many other factors, do the fonts work, is the title big enough, is everything spaced nicely... Lots to think about, but lots of fun, too. Thanks for adding to our discussion today!

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  5. The re-do is definitely more romance-y. The first one is gorgeous but makes me think of maybe a history book. Best of luck with it!

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    1. Thanks Leah!

      I am thrilled with the new cover and can't wait for the book to be released!

      PamT

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    2. I'm with you, Leah! Isn't it funny how much information is relayed in a simple cover? Thank you for visiting!

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  6. Second chances have a way of leading to better things. Thanks for a glimpse at your awesome novel!

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    1. Thanks Janalyn....I certainly hope this novel's second chance brings joy to a whole host of new readers!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      PamT

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    2. I love second chances--in real life, in books, and with covers! Thanks for being part of our discussion, Janalyn! And pretty name!

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