Neena’s Mark

[image error]I’m always a little afraid to go back and re-read books once they’re out there because I’m afraid I’ll suddenly hate it. Then I’ll be horrified it’s out there for the whole world to see.

I just finished re-reading Jailbird, and I have to admit, Neena Allen is still one of my favorite characters. She is the epitome of not letting life get you down. I like her story; it makes me smile. That’s an odd thing to say about someone who has such a rough life, I know. But that’s what I like about her – she never lets it stop her.

That’s the mark she leaves on the world. She’s left a mark on my world, if nothing else. Every dandelion season, I think of Neena and smile. Sometimes, when life seems especially hard, it helps to think of her strength. I want to be just like her when I grow up.

So it was really important to me that as we revamped covers, Jailbird’s still captured the feel of the book. I had fun making the original cover, but there were a few things about it that never sat well with me. (The lack of contrast in the picture and how difficult it is to read the title, to mention a couple.)

Just yesterday, we got the final approval on the new cover, and I love it! I hope you do, too. (If not, be gentle!)

Why am I re-reading Jailbird, you ask?

Because I want to be sure I don’t contradict myself in my new book, Devil in Disguise! I’m stupidly excited about its fast approach. Keep an eye on my blog next week for a sneak peek!

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