When I first got the idea for a story about a reporter who stumbled into a whopper of a mystery and ended up in danger, I tried to dismiss it. I was a reporter-turned-full-time-mom, not a novelist. I couldn’t write a whole book!
But then that became a challenge. I started Nichelle’s story with no idea where it was going, really, just to see if I could do it.
Once I got into it, it consumed my life. I spent every spare second with my laptop, mostly because I wasn’t sure where the ideas were coming from and certain that if I didn’t get them into the computer, they’d vanish.
When the rough draft (very long, very messy) was done, a few people told me I should try to get a book deal.
From the day it first occurred to me, I’ve wondered: if the stars ever aligned as such, what would the cover look like? It’s a common daydream for authors. One of the reasons I chose to query the publisher I signed with was their cover art: they have amazingly talented folks who do great work.
Yesterday, I got an email from my fabulous editor saying she would send my cover over today. I have checked my email every 35 seconds since 8 a.m. At 12:15, the cover fairy landed. And I have been staring at it ever since.
I imagine it’s a lot of pressure for an artist, to try to capture something someone put so much work into. Can I just say this? If I could do a backflip, I would. I am over the moon! It’s everything I ever imagined, and more. My heartfelt thanks to the talented bunch at Henery Press
What do you think? Leave a comment below, email me


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Jennie
October 4, 2012 at 1:38 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love the cover!!! The artist did an awesome job because the art and title are PERFECT together! True magic, indeed!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thank you! I haven’t been able to quit staring at it all afternoon!
Joyce Reese
October 4, 2012 at 1:39 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I wanna see and I want a bookmark!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Absolutely! Click the link in the post and email me your address! Thanks for stopping by!
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October 4, 2012 at 1:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
LynDee it is awesome! It would make a lovely poster to hang on a wall.
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 2:45 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I love this idea! And have just the place for it.
*goes to see how to get a poster printed*
Nancy Bradford
October 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
ABSOLUTELY LOVE the cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks so much, Nancy!
Pamela Hargarves
October 4, 2012 at 1:50 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love it, especially the shoes. Like the Black and white with the red, really stands out.,
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thank you! The shoes are *perfect*, I agree!
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October 4, 2012 at 2:11 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Gorgeous!!! Love so much.
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, honey!
Tami
October 4, 2012 at 2:46 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I love it, and can’t wait to read it!!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, Tami! Just a few more months!
Cassie Craze
October 4, 2012 at 2:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love it!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, Cassie!
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October 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love it! How adorable! Congrats LynDee!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thank you! She’s so super talented, isn’t she?
Becky Durfee
October 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
It looks great! I can’t wait to see it on my bookshelf! Signed, of course
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Absolutely! I’ve changed so much you might even want to read it again!
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October 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
LynDee, I LOVE it! Congratulations!!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thank you, Susan!
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October 4, 2012 at 4:23 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love the cover, LynDee! The red heels pop! Congrats!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Don’t they? It’s so perfect, I just can’t get over it. Thanks!
Robin Ingles
October 4, 2012 at 7:28 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Looks Great LynDee! Can’t wait to read it! Congrats!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 8:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, Robin!
Dana Andalis
October 4, 2012 at 8:54 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
This must be so exciting for you!! Congratulations, it looks great….can’t wait to read it!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 8:58 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I am STILL bouncing! I should calm down. Really.
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October 4, 2012 at 8:57 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love the cover, LynDee!! Perfect fit!
LynDee
October 4, 2012 at 8:59 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, doll!
Jenny Hoerth
October 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I love it. So cool. I cant imagine what an exciting time this is for you.
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October 4, 2012 at 9:40 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, Jenny! This has been a pretty surreal day.
Rebecca
October 4, 2012 at 11:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
I love your cover!!! SO exciting – can’t wait to read it
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October 5, 2012 at 1:30 am (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, sweetie!
Pat Dunkin
October 5, 2012 at 12:07 am (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Unbelievable!!! I’m witnessing an actual dream coming true for one very sweet gal. Nita and I are so proud of you!
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October 5, 2012 at 1:31 am (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
You always know exactly what to say. Thank you, dear. You have no idea how much that made me smile. <3
Anna Giotta
October 8, 2012 at 5:44 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
LOVE!!! can’t wait to read it. So so excited!
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October 8, 2012 at 5:48 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, doll! I’m finishing up my copy edits now. I have a feeling January will be here before we know it!
staci nauert
October 23, 2012 at 7:44 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
This is a very clever cover!!! Love the shoes!!!! I love red. I live in Texas and can’t wait to read this!!!
staci nauert
October 23, 2012 at 7:48 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love the red shoes!!!!! The cover is very neat!!! I live in a small town in Texas and can’t wait to read this!!!!!
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October 23, 2012 at 8:28 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks so much, Staci! Email me your address (there’s a link in the end of the post above) and I’ll drop your bookmark in the mail tomorrow!
Emily Ware
October 24, 2012 at 12:06 am (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
That looks amazing!! I can’t wait to read it.
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October 24, 2012 at 12:52 pm (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Thanks, Em!! Email me your address if you want a bookmark.
staci nauert
October 24, 2012 at 8:58 am (UTC -4) Link to this commentsecured payday loans
Love the cover. I can’t wait to read this book!!!!!! I live and am from Texas.