Well, here it is, a very sneaky peek of what will (allegedly) be in bookstores come August.
I didn’t know this before I entered the wild and wonderful world of book publishing, but authors rarely have any control over their covers. I had “right of consultation,” which was a big deal, and still meant that I could say “I hate that” and my publisher could respond with “too bad,” publishing the manuscript bound with an illustration of a high-heeled silhouette next to an incubator—martini in one hand, endotracheal tube in the other.
Some authors hate their covers, and while I know you are not supposed to judge a book by such things, it must be awful to see a dramatic disconnect between the work you have poured yourself into and the way it is presented to the world. I got very lucky: not only do I have a cover I love, but I have a cover that as soon as I saw it, made me think: Yes. There it is. My book.
It’s a rare thing. I am on what sports enthusiasts would call the “home stretch.” And when I get scared and confused and can’t remember what I am doing, I have a reminder:
Oh, you guys! I hope you like it.
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*crying happy tears*
I am so, so, so, so, so happy for you. It’s just *perfect*.
Oh, ALEXA. It’s PERFECT. Yayyy!
It is absolutely perfect, and I am looking forward to reading it. When can we pre-order?
It is AWESOME. (And I know from design-y things, trusteth me.) Yay!
Agreed. It’s perfect and I can’t wait to buy it and read it.
To quote Weezy from Dragon Tales (now there’s something I never thought I’d say), “LOVE it!”
So excited for you.
It’s perfect!! Cannot wait to buy it!
It’s Beautiful. Yay, for the Home Stretch! :)
I think this is my first time commenting here, but I had to say…Hooray! I love it! And I can’t wait to read it. It comes out the day before my birthday…so a great time of year! :) I will definitely get it for my birthday too. Hooray for awesome presents! But more importantly, hooray for you!
Alexa–your cover gave me the chills (in a good way). It is so perfect.
That right there looks like a best seller.
A huge congrats, Alexa! I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
it’s perfect!
i love. and here’s a toast to the home stretch!
Congratulations! Your cover made me all teary.
I am so excited for you. I can’t wait to read it!
such a beautiful cover. congrats!!
It’s awesome! I’m very happy for you! I know the book will be great — I expect it’s basically impossible for you to write poorly. It just never happens.
Will it be available in Europe, too?
I’m sure we’ll love it.
Oh…I…Love…it. I was actually holding my breath as I scrolled down, worrying that I wouldn’t like it.
But no. It’s completely absolutely most definitely perfect.
That cover, I think — even if I had never heard of you — I think it would make me want to pick your book up. And there: it’s done its job.
OMG! I love it. Definitely got a little teary-eyed. Can’t wait to read it.
Love it? We all will.
Congratulations. What a gorgeous cover. I would totally buy it even if I didn’t know what an amazing writer (and Mama!) you are.
Oh, this made a little weepy. Wait, I mean there’s something in my eye. Allergies! It’s very dusty in here!
(It’s perfect. I can’t wait to read it.)
It looks AWESOME! Even if I hadn’t already pre-ordered it on Amazon, that is totally the kind of book I would pick up, thumb through, and either immediately add to my pile of books or head to a comfy couch & read the entire thing before leaving the store or paying. But still buying it on my way out because I’d need to read it again. Can’t WAIT, congrats!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while and never commented before but I just had to say the book cover looks awesome! Can’t wait to read it in August :-)
Congrats!
It’s perfect. I can’t wait.
Oh MATE.
I have been reading your blog since Ye Ole IVF …. remember that post you entitled “An Embarrassment of Riches” … about your multitude of embryos? And then the size of your multitude got smaller and smaller until you almost lost all hope and then you got a BFP and then you had TWINS!
And all that came after.
Alexa, to see that bookcover … just wow. You are right, it is perfect. Wonderful. Magnifico. Just like your writing. Just like you.
XOXOXOX
PS Will it be stocked in Australia? I can take happy snaps of it in the bookstores.
Can’t freakin’ wait! I am interested in if it’ll be stocked in Oz too.
I love the cover but that doesn’t matter a jot! :)
xoxoxo
Very long time lurker commenting from my damn phone to say: it caught my breathe in my throat it is so lovely and right.
Like it? I love it! Congratulations!
Squeeeee!
*runs in excited small circles*
*runs faster*
*falls over*
I love it!!
Congratulations!! Amazing.
Dear Alexa, I absolutely love it! Amazing. I’ve got goosebumps…
Ha! That’s fabulous :-D
Love it! Can’t wait till August to read it!
I LOVE the cover, it is so great! I can’t wait to buy it too!
Well damn, I’m a little choked up. It looks perfect.
This is great! It looks perfect! *squeals excitedly*
It’s pretty. It’s also a little haunting for me, although all-things-twin haunt me. I would definitely be drawn to that book in a store.
Congrats! I can’t wait to read it!
Ooh, pretty! So exciting for you.
Wow. Wow, wow, wow.
Tour dates for signing?
I love it.
Can’t wait to have it on my bookshelf!!!
It’s lovely. Do you get final say on the author photo for the back?!
Perfect, Alexa! I’m so proud of you!!!
I just got chills looking at your cover. So excited for you!
Oh. oh. oh oh!
So lovely. And look … YOUR name is on it! squee!
I love it!!
it’s absolutely perfect. congrats again!
YUR BOOK LOOKS STUPID SHUT UP I WANT TO WRITE A BOOK JERK.
I thought I’d just get that out of way for you!
It’s a fantastic cover. Really good. And I cannot WAIT to read it!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it :)
Oh, Alexa, this actually made me TEAR UP, which is just ridiculous, but I couldn’t help it. I am so happy for you.
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