Cover Art Extravaganza - My Second Cover

Anasazi

The Story Behind the Cover

When it came time for the release of my second novel I had started learning more about graphic design, transforming physical art pieces into digital and a LOT about effects. Bokheim once again took me under their wing and decided that it was a great opportunity for a learning experience. Which is a large part of why I love them so much and now work for Bokheim Media, they take opportunities that present themselves even if it is only for the author's benefit because they honestly care about what they do and who they do it for.

We started searching for an image only this time I had decided I wanted it to feature Megan, the main protagonist in the second novel (and she and David are both the leads in the third - Firstling). I wanted it to be a red head with blueish green eyes and this time I knew a lot more about what effects I might be able to pull off to change an image. I found a photographer http://littlemewhatever.deviantart.com/ and bought the rights from her for one of her photographs. I then proceeded to use what I had learned and after the image was transformed into a cover, this was the final version:

To find out more about Anasazi stop by the 'My Novels' tab at the top or click here.

Coming up:

18th - The Priest and the Peaches by Larry Peterson

19th - Until Next Time by Amy Lignor

20th - An interview with Amy Lignor

21st - Firstling by Emma Michaels

22nd - Night Sky by Jolene Perry

23rd - The Color of Snow by Brenda Stanley

24th - Knee Deep by Jolene Perry

25th - The Dehumanized (Michael Loring) Cover Reveal

26th - An interview with Michael Loring

27th - Back to Bataan by Jerome Charyn

28th - Sovereign Hope by Frankie Rose

29th - An interview with Frankie Rose

30th - The full 'Society of Feathers' series cover reveal

July 1st - The wrap up post, winners and more!

Sincerely,

Emma Michaels