For me, one of the most exciting (and nerve-wracking!) parts of the publication process is seeing a new cover for the first time. We've all been told not to judge a book by it's cover, but that's exactly what we do every day. I know I do. The cover is what makes a story's first impression on a reader. Not the words we've painstakingly crafted over months of labor, but a single shot of art that we … [Read more...]