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Cape of Storms, second edition has a new cover!
Dear Readers, The second edition of my first novel, Cape of Storms, is out now. Among the changes, it has a new cover and I have replaced the Author Q&A, at the back of the book, with a Letter and Book Club Questions. First, let’s talk about the cover As you may or may not know, I design all of my book covers. Much like my publishing journey, my knowledge and experience regarding book cover design started at zero and it is something that I have slowly but surely taught myself over the past 8 years, through a series of trial and error. Cape of Storms Cover So, when I…
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New year, new skin ♥
Poetry is a form of art – inexplicable in its ability to communicate, resonate and provoke. I said that back in 2014, when I founded Paperfields Press, and it’s a sentiment I still agree with. Words, like artwork, can cause a deep stirring in my heart, mind, and soul. Not all, but some, and not often, but sometimes. Similarly, a poetry book is a form of art, and it’s important (but not always easy on an indie budget) to match the cover with the content. When I think back to my first book and the cover I envisioned, my budget to commission a cover and my skills to design a cover…
