My new book cover may be my favorite cover yet. It reminds me of other books I’ve read recently and enjoyed. But let’s talk about what I think you’ll appreciate about this book.
First of all, I like the title. As the second novel in my Love Off Script series, I’d been calling it Hero Rehearsals, but my publishing team renamed it Hero Debut. This fits my heroine’s desire to make her mark in the world. Gemma Bennett is an aspiring screenwriter who takes citizen’s police academy as research for her story and ends up causing all kinds of trouble for the law enforcement officer teaching the class.
Next, I like the reflection in Gemma’s sunglasses. She’s a bit flighty and can get lost in thought, but this visual symbolizes where her mind is throughout the story.
Third, I like how it’s cartoony with bright colors, which both give it a both a vintage Hollywood vibe as well as superhero feel.
And in case anyone questions the genre, there are plenty of hearts to ensure this novel will make readers swoon.
Now, if you’re ready to see the cover as a whole, I invite you to play detective for yourself and put the puzzle pieces together by clicking here.
If you’d rather skip the games and go straight to the fun, click here to view the cover on Amazon and/or pre-order your own copy! Hero Debut releases August 29!!! I’ll have another book coming out in September, so be watching for that cover reveal, as well.
What makes a cover stand out for you?
Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in 2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later, God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there's nothing else she'd rather write about. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been optioned for film, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon best-sellers. She also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she teaches as an expert online at WRITE THAT BOOK.
Woohoo! I got the puzzle built in 30 seconds. I love the cover.
Well done! Glad you like it.
Really cute! And happy birthday to me. This releases the day after so I know what’s on my list. ;) I loved the first book.
Yay! I’ll be at Storyfest with early copies if you are interested in celebrating your birthday with me in St. Louis!
Fun cover. Looking forward to reading this book.
Thanks! I’m excited to share.
Love it!
I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for this book.
And, love YOU.
Mom
Thanks, Mommers.
I love the cover! And the puzzle was fun. I got it in 48 seconds.
Nice job! Glad you like it.
I love covers that are a little bit unexpected for their genre. I’ve seen a lot of great illustrated covers recently, including yours.
Same! And thank you.
I look forward to reading the book!! Love the cover, too!!
Yay! Glad you like it.
I’m not usually good at puzzles but I managed this eventually – I loved that some of the pieces were heart shaped! It’s a great cover.
I like crazy Gers that are fun and bright and stand out when I’m flicking through my e-reader.
Isn’t that cute???
Not sure where crazy Gers came from, I meant covers lol
Lol I figured that’s what you meant.
Good morning, your book cover is beautiful and I enjoyed doing the puzzle , thank you so much for working my brain. Have a great weekend.
Oh fun! Thanks for playing. Hope you have a great weekend too.
I’m soexcited for this book!! I really like the bright covers and I think illustrated covers can be so pretty when done as well as this one was.
Thanks. I’m excited to share!
I like covers with scenery and no people the best, to be honest! I like to imagine the characters for myself. The scenery draws me in and makes me want the story. I’ll admit, I’m not crazy about the cartoony covers. Maybe that’s an age thing? I did love the puzzle, and did it in 31 seconds.
I’m glad you enjoyed the puzzle. As for cover preferences, wouldn’t the world be boring if we all liked the same things? I do hope you enjoy the story though.
I did the puzzle in 19 seconds I like the book cover hope to read it. I do puzzles year long.
Today is snowing and marks 3 years since my grandma passed away .
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. Glad you enjoy puzzles, and I think you set a record with this one.
fun cover
I’m glad you think so too!
The bright colors draw my attention. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Thank you. God bless you too.
I too enjoyed the puzzle. I like the cover.
I am not sure what makes a cover stand out. I think colours do. I too am not a cartoon fan but as you said we would be boring if we all liked the same thing. (Rom-Com isn’t my favorite genre)
I do like blues and yellows and reds. I am enjoying the ones for the Easter books as they are light and I think the sky and greens look just right for them. I have been known to buy a book cos of the cat on the cover (in one case it was the cat and the dog).