One of the first authors I ever worked with when I launched Novel Novice almost eleven years ago was Elizabeth Eulberg. She was a debut author, launching her first book at the time. Over the years, I've enjoyed working with Elizabeth on many of her subsequent books -- and today, I have the pleasure of... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal: Daughter of the Salt King by A.S. Thornton
Today, I am excited to be helping share the cover for Daughter of the Salt King by A.S. Thornton, an adult fantasy novel coming out February 2nd from CamCat Books. I've known Ali for a couple years now through her blog & bookstagram account (shelfie goals -- her collection of classic books is gorgeous), so... Continue Reading →
Erik DeLeo: “5 Things That Happened While Creating an Awesome Middle Grade Book Cover”
A charming new middle grade book is available today, and to celebrate, author Erik DeLeo has stopped by with a guest post about the making of the ADORABLE cover for The Squirrel Squire. One of the things that’s different about self-publishing compared to traditional publishing is that the author is in charge of all aspects... Continue Reading →
Dhonielle Clayton: Seeing The Belles Cover for the First Time + Blog Tour Contest
I am so excited today to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton -- a stunning new book that's in stores now. (Meet one of the characters & enter another awesome contest HERE, too!) Today, Dhonielle stops by to share her thoughts on the first time she... Continue Reading →
Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne: Cover Reveal + Contest
Today, I'm excited to help reveal the cover for Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne, the sequel to Rosemarked - plus keep reading for your chance to win signed copies of ALL of Livia's books! Without further ado ... the cover: Isn't it so gorgeous?!?! And look at it side-by-side with Rosemarked: Here is the official synopsis... Continue Reading →
Antipodes by Michele Bacon: Cover Reveal, Excerpt + Contest
Today, we're helping author Michele Bacon and Rockstar Book Tours reveal the cover for her new book Antipodes, coming April 3, 2018. Be sure to keep reading to see the gorgeous cover, read an excerpt & learn more about the book, and enter to win an ARC! And now ... REVEAL TIME! [pdf-embedder url="https://novelnovice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/210/2017/09/Antipodes-Excerpt.pdf" title="Antipodes Excerpt"]... Continue Reading →
Cat Winters: Seeing the Odd & True Book Cover + Blog Tour Contest
Something wicked this way comes ... and it's a guest post from Odd & True author Cat Winters, stopping by as part of the official blog tour for her new book! Today, Cat shares what it was like seeing the delicious Odd & True cover for the first time -- then keep reading to learning... Continue Reading →
Vial Things by Leah Clifford: New Cover + Ebook Deal
Vial Things (Resurrectionist #1), the latest YA book from A Touch Mortal author Leah Clifford, has a shiny new cover AND the ebook version is on an amazing sale right now. Take a peek at the new cover & synopsis: When the resurrectionists of Fissure's Whipp begin disappearing, eighteen-year-old Allie knows someone is after their... Continue Reading →
The Oceans Between Stars by Kevin Emerson: Cover Reveal + Contest
Today, we're bringing you your exclusive FIRST LOOK at the cover for The Oceans Between Stars by Kevin Emerson, the sequel to Last Day on Mars. We LOVE this middle grade sci fi series (and how easily it can be used in the classroom), and are pretty excited for this upcoming sequel. So excited, in... Continue Reading →
Birdy Flynn: Cover Story + Giveaway
Today, we've got an inside peek at how the cover was created for Birdy Flynn by Helen Donohoe, a gorgeous new contemporary YA in stores next week. We've got a Q&A today with James Jones, art director at Oneworld Publicatons and the brains behind this gorgeous book cover - plus your chance to win a copy!... Continue Reading →