Perfection. Utter perfection. And I would go as far as to say the first cover ideas sucked! They looked like advertising for menstrual products or feminine sexual products. They would have relegated your book to a stack of ignored self-help books, not communicating the incredible person you are, the color and life and energy and truth of your writing and storytelling. Your cover art reminds me of the works of art that many mid century covers were - and Gunter Grass amazingly made his own cover art! (Google Dog Years, The Tin Drum, Cat and Mouse.) Your cover joins many great ones in triggering the "I have GOT to know what is in this book!" Bravo, Deepa! Gefeliciteerd!
Aww, where would we creatives and artists be without our first drafts though? I think the earliest attempts have their place in the process, because you just have to start somewhere. I'm really happy with where we landed in the end, and I'm glad you love it too!
This cover is simply PERFECT. Truly. I went through a similar process of seeing the first covers and thinking, "Oh no, how do I say I don't like these?" But I am glad I persevered! Wishing you ALL the best of things with this book launch!
I am so happy to follow you on this adventure! Very proud of you and look forward to reading your book! Will it be for sale at the ABC too? (not a fan of Amazon)
Is this getting released in the US?
I don’t have a US publisher, so no plans of releasing in the US as of yet!
Arg! That sucks. Would love to read about your journey. I’ll follow this space.
Awesome. Thanks for subscribing!
Perfection. Utter perfection. And I would go as far as to say the first cover ideas sucked! They looked like advertising for menstrual products or feminine sexual products. They would have relegated your book to a stack of ignored self-help books, not communicating the incredible person you are, the color and life and energy and truth of your writing and storytelling. Your cover art reminds me of the works of art that many mid century covers were - and Gunter Grass amazingly made his own cover art! (Google Dog Years, The Tin Drum, Cat and Mouse.) Your cover joins many great ones in triggering the "I have GOT to know what is in this book!" Bravo, Deepa! Gefeliciteerd!
Now tell me how you REALLY feel Marcia! Haha!
Aww, where would we creatives and artists be without our first drafts though? I think the earliest attempts have their place in the process, because you just have to start somewhere. I'm really happy with where we landed in the end, and I'm glad you love it too!
Just love it! The pearl in the pod. The light showing through. Reading to reveal it’s true self! Good luck Deepa xx Jen
I'm so glad you love it Jen!
Beautiful! You are indeed the pearl 💚 Can't wait to read this, and sending you good wishes for your recovery and processing that melee xx
Thank you Carys, I really appreciate your support!
This cover is simply PERFECT. Truly. I went through a similar process of seeing the first covers and thinking, "Oh no, how do I say I don't like these?" But I am glad I persevered! Wishing you ALL the best of things with this book launch!
Whew, glad to know I wasn't the only one who's felt this way! Thank you Tanmeet, hope you're keeping well!
Love the cover! And thank you for explaining your process getting to this cover. It lands! Best of wishes to you
Thanks so much Karen-Nicole!
That absolutely POPS. Congratulations, Deepa!
Glad you like! Thanks Grant!
Looks fantastic - so excited for you! Vicky x
Aww thank you Vicky! x
Such an excellent issue!
Thanks Wesley!
Love the cover and can’t wait to read your story!
Thank you Bea, and for sending the Amazon Spain link!
Congrats on the upcoming publication!
Thank you Sarah! Time is just going to whiz by until May...
Congratulations Deepa. It looks beautiful.
I am so happy to follow you on this adventure! Very proud of you and look forward to reading your book! Will it be for sale at the ABC too? (not a fan of Amazon)