Covers are such an important marketing tool for a book. They make a first impression on a reader before any of our words can. I’ve been blessed with some lovely covers, and when I decided to publish a book independently, I worried about finding a designer that would be able to match the work done by my traditional publisher’s art department.
This book cover had the extra pressure of continuing the look of my Texas Ever After series. I’m continuing with my fairy tale retellings for my indie book, and wanted the cover to capture the same look as the books that had come before.
Here are the Bethany House covers (which I adore!) . . .
And here is the new cover for my Beauty & the Beast retelling . . .
As a book lover, I adore all the books. And the blue quill is super fun and a nice splash of color. The style is very similar to the books that came before, and I’m very pleased with how it turned out.
What do you think?
The e-book of To Love a Beast is available for preorder now. The print and audio versions will be added closer to the June 10, 2025 release day.
Valentine Giveaway
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve joined five other fabulous authors to offer a romantic reads giveaway. Nothing better than enjoying a swoon-worthy read . . . or six!
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I’ve loved the covers of your books since the first one I ran across a number of years ago, Karen! This one is exceptional and definitely an eye-catcher. I notice a trend among authors I follow moving into self-publishing or independent publishing; if this will keep the creative fires burning and provide a better return on the investment of all those hours researching and writing, I’m delighted to support the trend. May God bless all of your endeavors.
I love this cover with its rich colors.
It is always in keeping with many of your covers from before with the lovely heroine in the front cover.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading this one.
Karen, I think these covers are the most clever in the entire industry! And this new one is my favorite! My favorite teal color and BOOKS! What’s not to like? 🙂 Such fun to see each one!