Ghost Mark Cover Reveal!
It’s finally here and I’m so pleased to share it with you. Cover Reveals are the icing on the cake in the book world. Ghost Mark’s cake is deadly dark chocolate with two layers, fresh raspberry filling, and a spicy ginger, butter-cream icing. I’m craving a corner piece, the one with the red, devil’s tail flourish.
This is Ghost Mark, the second and newest Dark Dreams novel.
Once again, the folks at JD&J Book Cover Design have created a gorgeous cover. They are a joy to work with and they do a spectacular job. It’s hard to believe they designed this cover based on a scant written summary and a few notes about tone and character.
Ghost Mark will be out on November 1. That may seem like a long ways off, but I’ll need every minute to finish the technical prep, gather endorsements, organize early reviews, and pave the way for a skyrocketing release (at least, that’s my hope!).
Ghost Mark is available right now for pre-order from all the usual retailers:
In other news
Blood Mark has racked up another award, its 7th! This one from the National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA).
On the Writing front:
A lot of my writing time these days is consumed with Ghost Mark’s release and all the material that must be written to usher it out into the world. But I also continue to work on the third book in the Dark Dreams series, building the outline and sketching out scene and character arcs. It’s very early days but already the story is developing in wonderful and unexpected ways, which is a good sign.
On the Reading front:
Ann Charles’ Deadwood series continues to entertain me. I’m currently reading the fourth book, Better off Dead in Deadwood. These books are such fun reads. I’m so envious impressed that Charles continuously comes up with original, witty material.
On the Home front:
Summer still hasn’t properly arrived on Denman Island. Cooler, wetter weather is hanging on, but occasionally, Mother Nature tosses in a warm, sunny day, which I’m convinced is just to tease us. Urgg.
But the crap weather hasn’t stopped the weeds. Thankfully the flowers don’t seem to mind it either. They’re colourful and fragrant right now, which is lovely. The tomatoes and zucchini continue to grow and we picked a bumper crop of garlic scapes, which I minced and froze to enjoy all winter long.
Review Team:
Another important pre-launch job is putting together an advanced reviewer team for Ghost Mark. If you’ve reviewed another of my books, and you’d be interested in reviewing Ghost Mark, reply to this newsletter or contact me through my website to let me know. ARC reviewers get a free digital copy of the book before it’s released.
Until next time, XO
Jo-Anne
Diana Stevan says
Great cover! I like the colours, the image, and the light that gives that ghostly impression. So exciting! And congratulations on another award! Keep rocking!
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Diana!
Debra Purdy Kong says
Love the cover! It’s quite compelling.
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Debra.
Sally Rae says
Great cover JP… and I notice an updated, new writers pic of yourself! Great job racking up a pile of well deserved awards, congratulations!!
JPMcLean says
Thanks so much, Sally!
Bill Engleson says
Smashing cover, Jo-Anne…Congratulations…
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Bill!
Book Club Mom says
Hi Jo-Anne – great to read your updates and wow, what a fantastic cover! How exciting for you!
JPMcLean says
Thanks, Barb. So glad you like the cover. JD&J do a terrific job.
Wendy says
Fantastic cover! I can’t wait to read this and find out what mischief Jane gets up to. Congratulations on the awards and the birth of the latest book.
JPMcLean says
Thanks so much, Wendy.