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 survived breast cancer, works as a flight attendant, and uses her own crazy life experiences as inspiration for the stories she writes. Her books have earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been nominated for a Christy, won the Cascade Award, and become Amazon bestsellers. She and her husband also got to play extras when her novel Finding Love in Big Sky was adapted for film. To help aspiring authors, Angela started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho.
Woohoo! I got the puzzle built in 30 seconds. I love the cover.
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.
Fun cover. Looking forward to reading this book.
Love it!
I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for this book.
And, love YOU.
Mom
I love the cover! And the puzzle was fun. I got it in 48 seconds.
I love covers that are a little bit unexpected for their genre. I’ve seen a lot of great illustrated covers recently, including yours.
Well done! Glad you like it.
Yay! I’ll be at Storyfest with early copies if you are interested in celebrating your birthday with me in St. Louis!
Thanks! I’m excited to share.
Thanks, Mommers.
Nice job! Glad you like it.
Same! And thank you.
I look forward to reading the book!! Love the cover, too!!
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.
Not sure where crazy Gers came from, I meant covers lol
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.
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.
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 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 .
Yay! Glad you like it.
Isn’t that cute???
Lol I figured that’s what you meant.
Oh fun! Thanks for playing. Hope you have a great weekend too.
Thanks. I’m excited to share!
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’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. Glad you enjoy puzzles, and I think you set a record with this one.
fun cover
The bright colors draw my attention. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
I’m glad you think so too!
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).