It’s strange how my book didn’t seem real until I woke up this morning.
Why?
Because thanks to my gorgeous and talented husband, Mr. H, Nola Fran Evie has an outfit…a cover.
I compare the cover not to clothes—something we throw onto our bodies when we are in a hurry or something we are sick of because we wear it incessantly.
No, no. I’m talking about the artistic precision it takes to create an entire outfit to capture an essence.
My story is a living, breathing person to me. In this case with three main characters, there was a unique trio of women to dress, which is no easy task.
An outfit is a look that pulls everything together. It cloaks the physical body of the pages. It hints at every curve of emotion hiding within the words. It expresses the mood and even the very definition of the characters.
A book without a cover is a naked soul. Not an exhibitionist but a demure being who is fragile, in need of that protective shell which accentuates what lies beneath without giving everything away.
So, I can rest easy.
My story is a little less vulnerable today. My story is dressed. My story is now a book.
NOLA FRAN EVIE releases one week from tomorrow…July 22.
Britt Skrabanek 
Congrats! I like the baseball diamond.
Me too! My husband did another brilliant job.
Didn’t realise it was a baseball diamond, but then I am English 🙂 I was just thinking I loved the art deco feel – now I love the art deco feel and think it’s very clever too!
LOL! I’m sure the baseball theme is a whole other thing for my English friends out there! It screams art deco, which I totally love. I’m very pleased with the finished product. : )
It is coming together – Congrats 🙂 Happy Week!
Yay! Happy week to you as well. : )
I like the subtle baseball stripes on the background.
Me too. Very sneaky.. : )
Very creative indeed, Britt! I love it 😀
Thanks, love! I’ll pass along your compliments to the cover master.
I love the simplicity of it. Very eye-catching. 🙂
Thanks, doll! Simple covers always look so great, especially when most readers only see the thumbnail form in Ebook land. : )
That is so elegant and clever. 🙂
A spot-on way to describe it…thank you! I will pass your sweet words along to Mr. H. : )
Please do!
Another great cover. It’s got class.
Thanks, Tim! And, thank you so much for sharing on your blog. Your support is always incredible and appreciated.
Very creative! I love.
Yippee! Glad you love it too, hon. Very exciting!
I love the art deco look of the cover. Very appealing. Nice job, Mr. H!
Yay! I’ll pass that along. Thanks, sweetness.
Classy, very F. Scott Fitzgerald, I wish you as much success Britt.
Wowza! Great compliment and…blushing.
Wonderful cover! From what you’ve described of the story, the cover absolutely fits like a well-tailored outfit. 🙂
Awesome! My husband did a fine job pulling it all together. : )