Oh, this is an incredible image. The limited color palette gives the impression of cold, winter, forest, and loneliness. The expression on the woman’s face is wistful, and the image of the man by the lake seems disturbing and intriguing.…
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Shiny new cover for Legacy of Hunger!
The first book in my Druid’s Brooch Series, Legacy of Hunger, just got a fancy makeover! Check out the brilliance! I will be updating the covers for the rest of the series that is currently available, Legacy of Truth and…
Cover Art Critique
This is a delightful piece of art, and I love the ombre effect of the colors. I also enjoy the way the font reflects the elegance and movement of the dress in the wind. The curve of the N matches…
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The Enchanted Swans is on pre-order!
A life of luxury shattered in an instant. Can a girl protect her brothers when they’re trapped in a centuries-long curse? Pre-Celtic Ireland. Fae princess Fionnuala lives and breathes family. So after her mother dies giving birth and her father…
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Book Cover Critique
I love the movement and action in this one, and the delightful melding of the waves with her dress. The way the water interacts with the title font is magical. I’m not sure I’m a fan of the font on…
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Fantasy & Paranormal books on KU!
Kindle Unlimited Fantasy and Paranormal books Come check out this great promotion filled with over 70 fantasy & paranormal books. It runs from May 1 through 31. CLICK HERE
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RELEASE DAY for Taming of the Few!
Today is RELEASE DAY! Are you excited? I’m excited! I’m very excited! My first foray into urban fantasy! If you want to get the book, it’s available as ebook, and the paperback and hardcover should go live sometime today. Audiobook…
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More cover art critiques!
How to rock a limited color palette! This is gorgeous. The image interacts with the strong font. The dripping blood is very evocative of Dark Fantasy. There’s a hint of fairy tale, with the crystal rose. I love the texture…
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Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret is on Pre-order!
Updated, re-edited, re-covered, and ready to rock! Now that the pandemic is winding down, it’s time to plan your next trip and get out of the house. Yearning to delve into the mysteries of the Highlands? Skip the tourist traps…
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More cover art critiques!
I adore this one. It’s full of magic and mystery. Blue and gold, a star field, some graphics embellishment, and a font that is both whimsical and easily read. The detail on the font melds into the graphics wonderfully, bringing…
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Ireland: Mythical, Magical, Mystical is on Pre-Order!
Updated, re-edited, re-covered, and ready to rock! Now that the pandemic is winding down, it’s time to plan your next trip and get out of the house. Yearning to delve into the mysteries of the Emerald Isle? Skip the tourist…
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Better To Have Loved is on Kindle Unlimited!
Don’t worry, you can still buy it on Amazon, even if you aren’t in Kindle Unlimited. But if you ARE part of KU, you can now get Better to Have Loved for FREE~! CLICK HERE to get your copy NOW!…
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Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. has a new cover!
And a new pen name… so many new things! But I’ve worked for a while to get this new artwork done and approved with my cover artist, and I absolutely LOVE it. And, as you can see, it sports my…
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More book cover critiques!
Oh, this is just so lovely. Evocative, magical, and intriguing. In a purely design view, the contrast is fantastic. The font implies the Jazz Age (and the blurb verifies this). The expression on the figure’s face is both disdainful and…
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Past Storm and Fire is on Kindle Unlimited!
Don’t worry, you can still buy it on Amazon, even if you aren’t in Kindle Unlimited. But if you ARE part of KU, you can now get Past Storm and Fire for FREE! CLICK HERE to get your copy NOW!…
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More cover art critiques!
There is a lot to love on this cover. A mysterious building with good mood lighting, a limited color pallete, and a strong title font. The fact that the quote and the author name (and the tagline) are all in…
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More book cover critiques!
So, Romance covers are their own little world. They can range from the truly stunning to the truly cringe-y. For one to actually catch my eye, though, is unusual because it’s not a genre I normally read. This one does,…
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More book cover critiques!
Such a lush cover! The contrast is outstanding, the color scheme simple yet stunning. That carving is complex without being overpowering. And having a quote by Sarah J. Maas on your cover isn’t a bad thing. I’m not a huge…
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More book cover critiques!
The illustration in this is gorgeous and intruiging, and fits the title… but so DARK! I can barely read it at full size, and it just disappears in thumbnail size. Having a quote on the cover by Naomi Novik is…
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TAMING OF THE FEW IS ON PRE-ORDER!
The magnetic poles have shifted. Powers ignite in their veins. Newly transformed Unhidden are unleashed on the world… Anna Taylor is barely holding her anxiety at bay. With scales growing on her body and shocking magic now at her command,…
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Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 