One of my favorite parts of the writing process is getting my first peek at the cover of a book that I’ve dreamed about for months, toiled over through countless cups of Verona, and prayed that it would capture the vision I have for my story. That’s my favorite part, but one of the hardest parts is getting that first look at the cover and then having to wait until I can reveal it. Today’s the day, dear readers!
You’ve no idea how much I love this cover. I can almost feel the intensity with which I know Nell Marchwold holds that hat pin and puts the final touch on one of her creations. I love the way the light and shadow work together in much the same way as the lives of the characters on the pages. I love the detail, the glow that harkens back to the Roaring Twenties and life in the rocky Roaring Twenties. My utmost thanks and appreciation go to the team at FaithWords!!!
A bit more about the book: For Nell Marchwold, bliss is seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror while wearing one of her creations and feels beautiful. Nell has always strived to create hats that bring out a woman’s best qualities. She knows she’s fortunate to have landed a job as an apprentice designer at the prominent Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Yet when Nell’s fresh designs begin to catch on, her boss holds her back from the limelight, claiming the stutter she’s had since childhood reflects poorly on her and his salon.
But it seems Nell’s gift won’t be hidden by Oscar’s efforts. Soon an up-and-coming fashion designer is seeking her out as a partner of his 1922 collection. The publicity leads to an opportunity for Nell to make hats in London for a royal wedding. There, she sees her childhood friend, Quentin, and an unexpected spark kindles between them. But thanks to her success, Oscar is determined to keep her. As her heart tugs in two directions, Nell must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for her dream, and what her dream truly is.
It’s been a joy to take a step back into an era that’s always fascinated me. I wish you all could read it now, but alas – the release date isn’t until June, 2014. Thankfully, I have another book simmering which I’ve begun writing. And if you’d like a glance at some of the inspiration for The Hatmaker’s Heart, you can visit my Pinterest board that’s fed my imagination for the past year. And although it’s really, really early to mention this – The Hatmaker’s Heart is available for pre-order.
CONGRATS to Pam Nelson who was the winner of my recent Historical Celebration giveaway! Thank you all for your comments and interest in all things historical, and please stay tuned for other giveaways in the near future.
So what do you think? Love it or not? And out of curiosity – what covers intrigue you most? How does that affect your book buying habits?