As you know, I’m re-releasing my Anne Mateer books under my real name—D’Ann Mateer. Same books, new author name, new covers. I’m so excited to share the next two with you, both designed by author extraordinaire, Roseanna White. It’s funny, but reading these books back to back (and for the first time in over 10 years!) to get all the typos, etc, made me realize how similar the … [Read more...]
Cover Reveal
Seeing a cover design for the first time is an exciting moment for an author. It's a little nerve-wracking as you hold your breath, praying that the designers captured the essence of your story in visual form. Their vision doesn't always match the author's vision, but when done well, a cover can prove to be the most effective marketing tool in a publisher's arsenal. The cover is what gets a reader … [Read more...]
Can Covers Make or Break a Book?
“The book was GREAT, but the cover and title were...well....wrong--they cheapened the great story.” That’s a line from a recent message I received from a reader about my debut book, The Preacher’s Bride. I remember my reaction the very first time my publisher showed me the cover. “She’s wearing a bonnet,” I squeaked in mortification. “People will think the book is Amish.” Since that … [Read more...]
It’s my birthday and I’ll give away books if I wanna
Okay, technically my birthday is over a week away. But it's definitely in April. I'll be celebrating at the Romantic Times Readers Convention in Las Vegas, of all places! But I will be celebrating with wonderful readers, amazing writers and my husband (Big Daddy). I might have to shop a bit, of course. Meantime, I thought since I'll be turning sixty-years old, I might as well celebrate all month … [Read more...]