It’s been almost two weeks now since I found out that my first publisher has decided to close their doors. That was a very sad day for a lot of people–especially my publisher. But sometimes you have to face the reality of dollars and cents–particularly if you’re running a business.
And so, while what I’ve needed (and wanted) to be focusing on in my writing time is a novella that will come out in January and kick off a new series, I’ve been splitting my time between that and trying to re-cover the five books that were with my publisher so that I can get them back up on Amazon as quickly as possible.
What you may (or may not) know about these posts here at InspyRomance is that we schedule them a week ahead of time in order to make life easier for the admin team (because nobody has time to be up at midnight chewing their nails over whether or not there’ll be a new post in the morning), so I wasn’t sure I’d be able to show you all my new covers. But it turned out that things went a little faster than I’d anticipated. (This is fantastic because I hate feeling like I’m behind on my novella deadline!)
You might recall that earlier in the year, the rights of the first two books in my Grant Us Grace series reverted and I blogged about their new covers here. Well, I had some back and forth with the publisher at that point and we agreed that having a new cover for the third in the series was probably a good idea as well, so I went ahead and worked one up. It never ended up going live for one reason or another, but it has reduced the stress of new covers this past week by one.
I just love the new cover for Serenity to Accept, and I’m looking forward to getting everything back up on Amazon so that people can enjoy the full series again. The new covers go nicely together (I think) and they’re slightly more descriptive of the book. Looking at the Serenity cover now, you can tell that the main character, Karin, is a nurse. And while you might think she’s an ER nurse, the Emergency Room is actually there because Jason, the doctor and hero of the story, is an ER doc. Karin works in the NICU.
So that just left me with my women’s fiction series needing new covers. And while I generally haven’t talked about my women’s fiction series on this blog (because we’re a romance blog), I thought I’d go ahead and make an exception this one time so that I could show them to you. Partly that’s because I’m very please with how they turned out, and partly because I’ve noticed when other authors have blogged about women’s fiction it’s gotten a generally positive response, so if you’re looking for some married romance (a.k.a. women’s fiction), these might be up your alley.
My women’s fiction series follows twin sisters, June and July (pronounced Julie) as they and their husbands navigate the painful waters of infertility. There’s a lot of heartbreak in there, but also a lot of hope and a lot of joy. And as much as I can speak from experience and say that infertility isn’t something I’d ever wish on anyone, it can be an opportunity for incredible growth (that whole lemons/lemonade theme coming in again.) Without further ado — the final new covers for the series.
Sure. Sometimes life hands you lemons. But there’s almost always a way to make the best of it. So I’m choosing not to focus on how sad I am for my publisher (she’s heartbroken as well) and instead, I’m focusing on the excitement of new covers. ‘Cause a good new cover is always a happy thing to have.
Jill Weatherholt says
The covers all look great, Elizabeth…congratulations! Having twin nieces, I’m looking forward to reading your women’s fiction series. Wishing you the best!
Jill Weatherholt says
The covers all look great, Elizabeth…congratulations! Having twin nieces, I’m looking forward to reading your women’s fiction series. Wishing you the best!
Wemble says
Lovely covers, the silhouettes look great. Thanks for the intro to your other books- will look them up:)
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Womble. Hope you enjoy them. :)
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Ugh. Wemble. Sorry for the typo!
Jill Weatherholt says
The covers look wonderful, Elizabeth! Wishing you the best.
Jill Weatherholt says
Thanks for your help! :)
Jill Weatherholt says
Thanks for your help, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Jill!
And you’re welcome — glad we got your ability to comment worked out. :)
Renate says
Thanks for sharing steps authors go through with finding publishers. I especially like the covers for the series. The covers make the story intriguing.
Yes, life often hands us lemons, but that makes us stronger. Have a great weekend.
Diana says
The covers are well done. The titles are intriguing. I’ll have to look them up. I like your comment about lemons. We all have times like that. I, too , have been sorry to see some publishers go out of business.
Elizabeth Maddrey says
It absolutely does make us stronger. That’s a great point. Thanks for commenting!
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Diana. I should go back and edit the lost now that I have links but to make it a tad easier:
Faith Departed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KCW88DQ/
Hope Deferred: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KCWKRLC/
Love Defined: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KCWKWOO/
maryvaneverbroeck says
Hi Elizabeth. Since I am new to the world of writing Fiction and therefore don’t know the exact implications of what you are experiencing, I can relate to your expressed disappointment, frustration and sadness. I applaud how you are handling this! I look forward to learning more about you and your books. Take care.
Jennifer says
Nice covers ?
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks Mary! The publishing world is a changeable place. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy being indie now.
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks
kathleenefriesen says
Your covers are unique and beautiful. The shadowy silhouettes add depth and drama. I’ve read Faith Departed and enjoyed it. I will look for the others of your series. Thanks for sharing your lemonade recipe. ;)
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks Kathleen! I’m so glad you enjoyed Faith Departed. :)
Valerie Comer says
Congrats on your new covers and the books’ re-release!
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Valerie!
Robin E. Mason says
Elizabeth i love the new covers! so subtle and yet so telling
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Robin! I might fiddle with the title on Hope Deferred a little (feels like it could be a bit easier to read – have some ideas) but overall I’m really pleased with how they turned out. :)
Katy C. says
Really love those covers! And looking forward to reading them. =) I love a good romance, but women’s fiction is what we live most of our lives and I feel like their aren’t nearly as many good options for that. Glad do know of a few more! And infertility is a great topic.
Priscila says
I’m sorry about your publisher and the rushing need to make changes while writing your new work. The covers are beautiful.
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks Katy! If you read them I hope you enjoy them. :)
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks Priscilla!
Merrillee Whren says
Love the new covers!
Diana says
Thanks :-)!
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks!
kaleen21 says
So sorry to hear about your publisher. I love the covers of your series. Thanks for sharing
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks!
Trixi says
Love the covers! I am sad for the publisher & you too. In my past experiences, when God closes one door, He opens another….so I’ll be in prayer for both of you :-) God is ever faithful!
Elizabeth Maddrey says
Thanks, Trixi!