We CAN, we DO, and We WILL judge a book by its cover!

Finally, my first novel has the cover it deserves!

After working with Lynn Andreozzi to design the cover for Thunder in Yellowstone, I knew I had found the designer I needed to recreate the cover for my first novel, Clean Sweep. What do you think of this?

I think it is gorgeous, meaningful, and appropriate. I also know it bucks the trend for covers in the literary fiction genre. Yes, most in this genre rely on illustration rather than photographs to convey the message and feel of the story, but I wasn’t deterred. And I am not backing down!

These days, I often read eBooks or listen to audiobooks as I drive long distances. In fact, I find the contrast between light and dark of the text and background makes an eBook easier to read these days, owing to aging eyes. This doesn’t mean I don’t swoon every time I see a great cover and put my hands on a paper book. I enjoy seeing physical covers, studying them for their meaning, finding their warmth and intrigue, and embracing their colors, fonts and subtle messaging. They are such a vital part of a book. So yes, we can, we do, and we will judge a book by its cover, as we should!