I'm in the midst of helping dress Morrow Little, my protagonist for book 2. Unlike Lael, Morrow likes her corset. And you won't find her going barefoot much. If she and Lael were to meet in the Kentucke woods I'm not sure anything but sparks would fly. But I'm very fond of them both, flaws and all:) And I hope you'll feel the same. A few days ago the art team sent me pictures of some beautiful 18th-century dresses and I picked my favorite. JOY! There are many amazing parts of publishing but the cover art ranks right up there with signing that contract:) And then there's holding the finished book in your hands...and dreaming of that next novel...and packing for your first writers' conference. These memorable things offset the downside of deadlines, competitiveness, critics, etc.
Did you know that readers tend to prefer historical fiction and historical romance set in the time period of 1880-1900? This is what sells best, or so I've heard. Can anyone guess which movie the above picture is from? The lovely hat you're seeing is straight out of the century I love. I'll not give you any other clues!
WoW, Laura!
ReplyDeleteI am at a total loss as to what movie that picture is from! I have scoured my memory (and tons of movie pics on google =D) and I can't think of ANY other movies that it would be. When you tell us the answer I am probably going to go "Duh! I knew that!" lol
Great post!
well, my favorite reading is historical fiction. so i guess i'm in the majority.
ReplyDeletei just finished a Biblical fiction based on the Samaritan women that met Jesus at the well. It's called Journey to the Well by Diana Wallis Taylor. Very good book!
I'm looking forward to meeting Morrow Little! ha ha
I think it's great that you have some input into your covers. Revell's art department did a fine job with the one for The Frontiersman's Daughter.
ReplyDeleteLast of the Mohicans! Great movie! Not surprised at the stats on the dates preferred by readers.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, I've heard that book is just great! Diana writes for my publisher though I've never met her. I'll have to add that one to my TBR stack. So glad you want to meet Morrow! Soon:)
ReplyDeleteHi Keli, Revell is so good at asking for an author's input on every level and I feel blessed. They have some upcoming historical fiction covers that are amazing - Scattered Petals and The Jewel of His Heart are the ones that come to mind. Take a peek on Amazon if you have time. I'm looking forward to seeing the cover model they pick for Morrow:)
ReplyDeleteAshli,
ReplyDeleteI bet you've seen this movie as it is set in the colonial period which we both love:) I'm ashamed to say I saw this movie 9x (at least) when it came out and I am not a movie-goer! It's so realistically done that I still close my eyes in certain scenes (we have it on DVD). Love it though! I'll let Patti tell you what it is:)
Go, Patti!
ReplyDeleteSince you enjoyed TFD, you must be a fan of all things colonial, especially this wonderful movie. I wish they'd make a dozen just like it! Bless you today!
Laura, the covers of Scattered Petals and The Jewel of His Heart are both great. I'm looking forward to reading both books. I loved Amanda Cabot's Paper Roses and have just pulled Maggie Brendans' debut novel from my TBR mountain to start tonight.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen The Last of the Mohicans. I'm putting it in our Netflix queue. Once our daughter heads off to college next week and the stream of classic musicals she loves dries up, I'll be able to see some shows of my choosing. (I'll need something to fill the emptiness I'm sure to experience.)
Keli,
ReplyDeleteYes, those covers are so well done! I'm glad you peeked. I didn't realize your daughter was leaving the nest so soon. I'll be thinking of and praying for you 3.
When you watch "Mohicans" please hold on to that wonderful hubby of yours and cover your eyes:)Would love to know what you think! The romance really tingles in spots!
That's my favorite time period, too! Just looooove it! It is great that you get to have input on your covers. That would be one of my favorite parts of the process. THe contrast in your protagonists is very interesting. I can't wait to read your books.
ReplyDeleteCarla,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you've stopped back by! We colonial-era fans must stick together:) I wish there was more fiction in that time period, particularly inspirational. I'd love to know what you write. I need to visit your 2 blogs and soak up those archives:) Yes, my female leads are very different and that's been interesting. If you asked me which I liked best I'd have to plead that I have no favorites, kind of like choosing between children. And you've not even met Roxanna yet!
I really hope you enjoy TFD in future. It was a joy to write!
OMIGOSH!!!! I saw a few pics of the Last of the Mohicans movie when I was scouring the web for pics from some of the movies I know...I really hate to admit this but I have never watched it all the way through...a long time ago I walked into the room right as one of those *cover your eyes* parts came on...maybe I will have to sit down and start it from the beginning now and try it that way...
ReplyDeleteI do wish there were more books from this period...maybe I will start a project...lol
Ashli,
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid there are several "cover your eyes" parts that I still can't watch. I bet your husband would like it. When you get a quiet moment (do you ever get one of those??!!), watch it and tell me what you think:)
Madeleine Stowe as Cora Munro in The Last of the Mohicans. The film takes place during the time of the French and Indian War in the area surrounding upper state New York during the late 18th Century (your favorite period in history).
ReplyDeleteVirginia,
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! Cora was my favorite though Alice took my breath with that cliffside scene! Yes, my favorite period in history, to say the least:) You know me well!
I actually started to watch it again about two weeks ago, but my son was having a hard time staying asleep that night, so my attempt at quiet time (no those don't come very often, at all! lol) failed completely that night. I actually found it online at hulu...maybe I will get a chance to watch it again soon. =)
ReplyDeleteAshli,
ReplyDeleteI will pray for some green pastures and still waters time for you:) I don't know how you manage writing, school, family and all the rest but you do!!