Writing is hard- make not bones about that. There’s the long hours, the editing, the rejections.. it’s not something that is for the faint of heart. Yet it can also be tremendously rewarding. Then those are those moments which shine.
Today I had one of those moments. It came when I opened an email from my editor at Ace. It is the cover for Geist coming out with Ace in October/November this year.
To say I was happy was an understatement. Not only has the artist Jason Chan done a wonderful job. Here is Sorcha just as I imagined her – and the little details are perfectly correct- right down to her eye colour.
And there is the Rossin (who is so much more than a big ole pussy cat) the right size and shape. Also the description and the font are just wonderful.
Covers are always a dice roll, because rarely do authors get to have any input. I have heard some horror stories, but the folks at Ace and Jason have done me and Geist proud.
If you would like to pre-order Geist then the link is available under Store on this site. It is an affliate link, so gives me a few extra pennies when you purchase.
As I have intimated; from May this year writing and voicework will be my sole means of income. That may seem somewhat crazy, but it has reached the point where I need to concentrate on writing and marketing- making the most of the opportunities that have been given to me.
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Two words: DEAD. SEXAY.
Find out if you can do stuff with the covert art ala free DLs, wallpapers for computer, iPhone, et. al. This is just breathtaking.
Congratulations, Pip, and kudos to Ace. That is a beautiful, eye-catching cover.
Breathtaking indeed! I’m so ecstatically happy for you, Pip! You deserve this awesomeness. And bravo to Ace for making it happen.
Just lovely. It is exactly what you would want to draw a reader in on looks alone. I can’t imagine walking by this and not picking it up.
Congratulations!
I love this cover. I hope it’ll be the same when the book hits th uk shelves. Many congratulations are in order.
Hooray, Pip!
The cover is absolutely gorgeous! Here’s to many more wonderful stories and a bright and happy future.
Wow!
This cover is phenomenal, Pip. I’m so thrilled for you!
Wow, it’s beautiful! Can’t wait to get my hands on this one.
That is simply beautiful. It’s like you won the lottery, it’s so GOOD!
Man o man, that is a beautiful cover. You must be so proud/excited/buzzed/elated!!!
Awesome!
The artist did an outstanding job with this. I have heard the bad stories from people like Mike Stackpole first-hand, where he had to rewrite whole sections of his X-Wing series to fit the cover art.
So that the cover matches the story cannot be understated in the “Congrats!” department.
And the third Narnia film is coming in December, so having something like the Rossin on there is great timing for your initial marketing and promotion.
I am sure we will all do what we can to help make GEIST as successful as you are hoping for, Pip
I see a hit series in the making! Go Pip! Can’t wait for Fall 2010!
Wow, that is gorgeous! will definitely be pre-ordering this one.
Congradulations, I wish you luck.
Two marvelous moments in the life of a story: (1) when it inspires enthralling audio (e.g., Chasing the Bard) and (2) when it is interpreted with stunning visuals. This is truly one of those moments.
Pip, You’ve had some good covers before, but this one blows them all away. Get this artists name. You want to use this person again!
Doc
Thanks guys. I have been worrying about covers… because despite the old saying… they do sell books. Ace have given me a fine headstart on this one.
Wow Pip! The book look amazing. Congratulations on everything. I can’t imagine how scary thrilling it must feel to have your art, your passion become your full time work too. I’m hoping I can get there too one day soon with my yarn. I can’t wait to read it. Good luck on everything!
Sue