Being an indie author has lots of pluses (and some minuses too, but that’s a post for another day). The best thing about going it alone in this brave new publishing world is the level of control you maintain over your work. I develop the concepts for my novels, write them, edit them (with help from some lovely beta readers), format them for e-book and print, coordinate the marketing (blurbs, giveaways, etc.), and, last but not least, work with designers to produce attractive covers. (Despite the old adage, books are absolutely judged by their covers. Ignore them at your peril.)

This brings me to the reason for today’s post: after much searching, I found a fantastic cover designer for my latest novel, Love Over Matter. She is so fantastic that she was booked solid with freelance work for nearly three months. But I waited patiently, counting down the days until my baby would get the shiny new coat of paint that would allow her to  sit proudly on any bookstore shelf.

Today is that day!

To say that I am ecstatic would be like saying the sun is hot. It’s true, but it doesn’t quite capture the intensity. So thank you Karri Klawiter for being so awesome (and for charging a reasonable fee, so indies like me can afford such outstanding work!). Rest assured, I will be banging down your door again in the near future.

Without further adieu, behold:

The good news for readers? Once I finalize the interior formatting of the print book, I will be giving away a number of autographed copies! Visit me here in 2-3 weeks for details on how to win one! As always, thanks for reading …