by Joanne | Nov 17, 2020 | Covers, The Gold in These Hills
“Can I please have this cover!?” That’s exactly what I said to my editor at Thomas Nelson when she showed me what they had come up with during the design for THE GOLD in THESE HILLS. She and the rest of the publishing team agreed that it was just the...
by Joanne | Jul 19, 2019 | Covers, Novellas, Something New, Video Blog
Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a book cover? Join me and a few friends at the photo shoot for the cover of my upcoming novella, Something New! Learn more about the story here, and the Kindle pre-order price is just $1.99!...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2016 | Covers, My Journal, The Lady and the Lionheart
We stood in a meadow just before sunset. After months of prep and planning, it was about to happen. My lovely friend and cover model was transformed into a young heroine from 1890, the photographer was driving up in her car, and it was showtime. I was a blissful kind...
by Joanne | May 13, 2016 | Covers, The Lady and the Lionheart
When I sat down to write a story about a courageous young man in the Victorian-era circus and the lives that are touched by his own, I had absolutely no idea that it would grow into what is my most favorite story ever. EVER. It became a dash of Les Misérables and a...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2013 | Covers
Today I have the pleasure of teaming up with Kristopher Orr of WaterBrook Multnomah and we’re bringing you the design process for the third book in the Cadence of Grace series! I was amazed by all that’s involved in putting together a book cover and in...
by Joanne | May 21, 2013 | Covers, The Cadence of Grace Series
My editor sent the cover over just a few days ago and I confess, I might have melted 🙂 Oh…a surreal moment it was! I am overjoyed to share with you that coming this fall, is the third book in the Cadence of Grace series, MY HOPE IS FOUND. The cover designer has...
