Author of the Cleo Series
This morning at 12:30am, I sent my manuscript back to my editor for her to proofread. She should send it back within two weeks! I am exhausted, but very excited. I’ll take this time to work on the second book, but maybe give myself a couple days to rest and even read a book? My book club is meeting this Thursday to discuss Educated By Tara Westover, so I better get started. Thanks for all the support and encouragement on this journey of mine.
C.T. Barney
My book cover is finally finished! I started out with using my kid’s crayons and colored pencils to create the idea. Originally, I planned on having a 3D modeled teenage girl on the cover and an ominous tree on the back, all surrounded by a white-blue hazy light. I submitted the idea to our cover designer, Zak, and told him to be artistic with it and use his expertise. Zak created two amazing cover designs for me to choose from that were both beautiful and eye-catching. I took them around, showing many teenagers, friends and family members. Almost everyone, including me, agreed they liked one better than the other, so we went with that one.
I then submitted the chosen cover to a group of authors on Facebook that gave me constructive advice on things to change and what to keep. Now, after many months and over a dozen revisions, including renaming the book, my cover is ready. I’m happy with the way it turned out and I’m looking forward to making another cover with our designer, he’s great!
