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Paperback Now Available!

Cleo Under the Surface paperback is now available on Amazon! (click here to buy) I am so excited to have my physical book in my hands; it looks great. It still feels unreal to think about my story being out there for the world to read. The excitement I get every time I read or hear someone say they liked my book makes me feel like I can do a back flip on the spot. But I know I can’t, so never attempt.

Anyway, the book is doing great. It is #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Values & Virtues e-books on Amazon. It’s also being featured in a Sci-Fi & Fantasy group promotion through StoryOrigin. This is the link to the promotion; all the books listed on it are free for you to read with Kindle Unlimited. https://storyoriginapp.com/to/0ldC9T4L

I started reading a new series called Aerisia: Land Beyond the Sunset by Sarah Ashwood. It has a great story line and rich fantasy. I always admire authors that tackle creating a new world with its own language. Check it out! https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Ashwood/e/B00376G5OE

Thanks for all your support! Stay in touch to hear about some exciting, upcoming events.

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Cleo: Under the Surface Available!

Hello World!

Cleo: Under the Surface is complete! Three years in the making and I have published my first book! You can get the electronic-book right now on Amazon for only 99¢ until March 22. The paperback will be available on April 5th. I will launch the book on March 22, so your reviews before that date on Amazon will benefit my book launch. I am very excited to share this story with the world, let me know what you think.

Click here to get the ebook, exclusively on Amazon.

Thank you for sticking with me and for your patience.

C.T. Barney

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Proofread Submitted!

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

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Finished Cover Art

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!

Original Idea… Lol.