Saturday 9 April 2011

I've Got It Covered!

I never knew writing could be so nerve wracking, if I'm not worrying about writers' block, then I'm worrying about rewrites and edits! This week my tension took on another dimension, as I waited for the cover design for my latest novel Sometimes It Happens...

Cathy from Avalon Graphics sent several mock ups, but it was the first one that took my breath away. It said so much about the tone of Sometimes It Happens... that I instantly fell in love with it.

I love writing and seeing everything start to come together is so rewarding. Now as I look at my latest book cover, I want to touch that beautiful sky, relax on the recliners, and hold one of those large glasses of champagne - I'm already there! What about you? Do you love it? Hate it? or does it not grip you at all?

Sometimes It Happens... is scheduled for release next month.

18 comments:

Unknown said...

Pauline, that is absolutely gorgeous. That beautiful blue sky and the glass of champagne makes me long to get outside in the sunshine and settle down with a good book. (Well, and a glass of something chilled, obviously.)

I love it. Very eye-catching. Congratulations!

Pauline Barclay said...

Hello Shirley, thank you for your wonderful comments. It gives your confidence a nice nudge when things start to come together. Sending a glass of champagne with this message..laugh! x

Cara said...

Ooh, how exciting! I like it a lot. It's quite different from book covers 1 & 2. Is that intentional?

Pauline Barclay said...

Hi Cara, lovely to see you here. I'm glad you like it. And yes to your question, it was intentional to do a very different style of cover. Sometimes It Happens... is a very different story to books 1 & 2, I promise you it will make you laugh out load a lot....even I did and I wrote it....giggle! x

Janice said...

That's a great cover - makes you want to dive inside for a great read on a summers day - glass of bubbly in hand!

Pauline Barclay said...

Hello Janice, thank you for your lovely comments. It certainly is a holdiay style story, but very very different! It will make you laugh, smile and cry! x

Wendy Soliman said...

Lovely cover, Pauline. Lets hope you sell loads of copies. x

Pauline Barclay said...

Hi Wendy, thank you, I've everything crossed...laugh! x

BaggieAggie said...

It looks fab, Pauline! Hope you get stacks of sales. :) xx

Pauline Barclay said...

Hi BaggieAggie, thanks, I does look great! And as for sales, I hopes so too:) Hugs x

Suzy, The Grey Brunette said...

It's gorgeous Pauline!! It really makes you think of the real summertime, beaches, sangria, heat on your skin, etc, etc.
Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!
Hugs
Suzy

Pauline Barclay said...

Hi Suzy, oh you are very kind, I love it. It is due out next month on Kindle initially. Will let you know. Hugs xx

Talli Roland said...

It's absolutely gorgeous!

Pam Asberry said...

Your cover is beautiful. It definitely makes me want to read the book. And lucky me, I have a Kindle! Woot, woot! I am pleased to "meet" you, Pauline, and look forward to following you here on your blog.

Pauline Barclay said...

Hi Talli, thanks for stopping by and your lovely comment! x

Pauline Barclay said...

Hello Pam, lovely to meet you too, thanks for coming along to say "hello". Also thanks for your lovely words, I keep saying this, but I love the cover! And yes, I have a Kindle too - they are great. Hope to see you again soon...Oh by the way, I've had a peek at your Blog :)

Linn B Halton and Lucy Coleman said...

Love the cover and now the YouTube video! It's stunning Pauline and I just know the story is going to be a must read! Congratulations......

Pauline Barclay said...

Hello Linn, thanks for your kind words, it makes you want to sit out there in the hot sun and I hope people will want to read the book too! xx