ARC copies of Embrace in the US!
I have just laid eyes on the images of the absolutely incredibly stunning US ARC of EMBRACE and have learned that I am not above loud bursts of whooping and cheering and have had trouble removing the ear-to-ear smile plastered on my face. My husband just looks at me, registers the smile, and rolls his eyes.
The truth is, I have actually been rendered speechless! Well … not entirely. But close.
I know this might sound like overkill but it is just SOOOOO beautiful!
I think the thing I love the most is it just leaves me wanting to know more. More about the girl I can’t see, more about her story – and I wrote it! Is it bad to have cover lust for my own book! Guilty. So, so guilty.
Now that I have seen the pictures (sent from my lovely publishers) I am completely going insane. So jealous of everyone in the States who have been sent a copy and already received it – Come on Australia Post!!!! I’ve been seeing it pop up on blogger sites and it looks so great and so I find myself dashing to the post box again, and again. The neighbors are starting to stare. I’m not ruling out that this could be, in part, due to my wardrobe selections. I’m not going into it.
The ARC has been wrapped in a stunning covering that has more detailed artwork on both sides. On the outside there is an emblem of "E" (yes, for Embrace!) and on the back, the image of a Grigori dagger that is just cool. On the inside of the covering it folds out into one sweeping image of falling feathers amid wisps of pure white smoke that are coming off the barely-caught image of a perfectly lit girl with a messy up-do. I feel like I want to reach out and spin her around, but I can’t because – well, yes, I am aware it is a print image and I can’t actually dive into it.
Okay, my description doesn’t do it justice! But, never fear, I’ve included the pictures so you can see for yourself that I have not lost the plot! Loving the team at Soucebooks right about now! More excited by the day in the lead up to Embrace’s release in the US in March 2012.
The truth is, I have actually been rendered speechless! Well … not entirely. But close.
I know this might sound like overkill but it is just SOOOOO beautiful!
I think the thing I love the most is it just leaves me wanting to know more. More about the girl I can’t see, more about her story – and I wrote it! Is it bad to have cover lust for my own book! Guilty. So, so guilty.
Now that I have seen the pictures (sent from my lovely publishers) I am completely going insane. So jealous of everyone in the States who have been sent a copy and already received it – Come on Australia Post!!!! I’ve been seeing it pop up on blogger sites and it looks so great and so I find myself dashing to the post box again, and again. The neighbors are starting to stare. I’m not ruling out that this could be, in part, due to my wardrobe selections. I’m not going into it.
The ARC has been wrapped in a stunning covering that has more detailed artwork on both sides. On the outside there is an emblem of "E" (yes, for Embrace!) and on the back, the image of a Grigori dagger that is just cool. On the inside of the covering it folds out into one sweeping image of falling feathers amid wisps of pure white smoke that are coming off the barely-caught image of a perfectly lit girl with a messy up-do. I feel like I want to reach out and spin her around, but I can’t because – well, yes, I am aware it is a print image and I can’t actually dive into it.
Okay, my description doesn’t do it justice! But, never fear, I’ve included the pictures so you can see for yourself that I have not lost the plot! Loving the team at Soucebooks right about now! More excited by the day in the lead up to Embrace’s release in the US in March 2012.
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*jaw drops* what a beautiful design! if for some insane reason the storyline alone isnt enough to get young US readers to snap this off the shelves this cover will certainly convince them!
NakitaJane wrote: "WHAT!? There SO FREAKING COOL/EPIC/AWESOME!!!! HOw come we don't get them in Australia? We so should get first preference for coolest cover!!!! WE SOULD!!!MAN! That's so not Cool!!!! There soooo ..."
I know, right! They are stunning!
The reason we don't get them in Australia is because each country has their own publishers and covers. I love the Australian covers too. I love all the different covers for different reasons. But, yes, these ARC covers are definitely unique! xx
Ellen wrote: "*jaw drops* what a beautiful design! if for some insane reason the storyline alone isnt enough to get young US readers to snap this off the shelves this cover will certainly convince them!"Hi Ellen, LOL, my jaw dropped too! These are the covers and artwork for the ARC (Advanced Reader Copies) version of Embrace - so this won't be exactly what ends up on the shelves in bookstores. The final cover is still a work in progress and will be revealed in the coming months. I don't know how they can outdo this one - but I am sure they will! xx
Beautiful work. I enjoy graphic design and I must say this is Captivating. When I'm deciding on which book to read I research the author, reviews, and book cover. So I'm excited to say my friends and I want to read this soon.
Daphne wrote: "Beautiful work. I enjoy graphic design and I must say this is Captivating. When I'm deciding on which book to read I research the author, reviews, and book cover. So I'm excited to say my friends a..."Hi Daphne,
So glad you like it!! Captivating is the right word!
xx
Well Done JessicaThese are absolutely beautiful.
Keep that smile from ear to ear - you deserve it!
Cellina wrote: "Well Done JessicaThese are absolutely beautiful.
Keep that smile from ear to ear - you deserve it!"
Thanks so much, Cellina!
I have been dying to read and review your book for my own site-do you know where we can request?
MAN! That's so not Cool!!!! There soooo pretty and epic and I mean you don't see those types of covers every day!!!! Ohh this blows!!!