Monday, May 2, 2011

May all your books be brightly colored and enjoyed!

Greetings book club friends:
It's official. My debut novel, Sweet Tea and Secrets, is out. The cover is perfect for a May release. Bright, fresh and just a feel-good kind of look.


Did you know that authors have very little say in the matter of titles and covers? It's true. One story sticks with me about an adorable cover with a basset hound on it. I loved it. The book was wonderful, too...BUT the dog in the book was a boxer. Huh? I guess boxers don't sell books quite as well as those adorable droopy ears and eyes. Marketing and sales professionals drive features like title and cover. I have to say Turquoise Morning Press did a wonderful job in both of those areas. The original title of my book was Pearls of Wisdom. When you read the book, you'll probably know why, but I think the new title fits the story even better.

Can't wait to hear what you think.

May all your May reads be brightly colored and filled with smiles, tears, and memories.
Hugs~
Nancy