Every author can’t wait until they can reveal the cover of their forthcoming book. In the past, I have shared several of my friends covers: Linda Phillips’ new cover for CRAZY, Stacey Bartlett’s FREE SINGS THE SEA, and Vivian Elbee’s I WANT MY BOOK BACK to name just three.
NOW, IT’S MY TURN
But first, just in case you missed it, here is my announcement in Publisher’s Marketplace.

Over the last eighteen years I’ve learned a lot about taking a book from an idea to publication. I attended writing conferences and wrote drafts and more drafts. I received and integrated feedback from beta readers. I queried publishers and agents. Then, after signing with my publisher, Monarch Educational Press, there were more rounds of editing, getting the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) ready for reviews, and participating in the creation of a book cover. Before my own publishing journey, I had no idea what it took to bring a book into the world.
NOW, I DO!
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my debut Young Adult/Upper Middle Grade novel, HALF-TRUTHS, with all of you–my faithful friends, supporters, and blog followers.

And if you’re in Charlotte, I hope you can join me and three other local authors on April 2 — National Reconcilation Day for a panel event sponsored by the Levine Museum of the New South.

👏👏👏 congratulations Carol! I look forward to reading this 😊
Thank you Patricia!
Love the cover! Congratulations Carol!
Thank you, Laura!!
I love the cover! You have to be so excited. You never forget the feeling of seeing your name on your first book. Congradulations!
It’s surreal, Sandra. I’m glad you like the cover!!
Thanks for sharing the cover! Looking forward to April 2nd!!!
It’s going to be here before we know it, Barbara! Thanks for all your support.
Well done Carol! Congratulations!
Thank you, Jean!
Love the cover, carol! I’m looking forward to reading it!
Thank you, Kim!
I love it! Congratulations, Carol! Brava!
Thank you, Donna!
At last!!! I am SO happy that this day has finally come. Enjoy every minute of this exciting process, dear friend! Congratulations!
Thank you, Linda!! for ALL of your support and love and prayers along the way.
What a great cover!!! I’m so excited for you, Carol!
Thank you, Miriam!
Carol, You’ve been waiting so long for this! Savor every moment. Such an intriguing cover. I love it! All my best wishes.
Thank you, Amy. I am and I’m glad you like the cover!
The cover pops!! It screams pick me!! I’m so excited for you!!
That’s great to hear, Marci!! Thank you.
I love the cover! I’m so excited for you!!
Thank you, Susan!! I’m glad you do.
What a great cover! This would definitely catch my attention in a bookstore or library. Congratulations, Carol!
Thank you, Becky. That means SO MUCH to me!
Congratulations Carol! What a beautiful cover. I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you, Jan!!!
FABULOUS cover, Carol!! Congrats!
Thank you, Pam!
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you, Theresa. I hope you’ll be able to use it in your classroom!
Congratulations, Carol! The cover is perfection!
Thank you, Cathy. That means a great deal to my publisher and me!
What a thrill to see your book announced in Publisher’s Marketplace. It’s a thrill for me too. You’ve worked sooooo hard for this! The cover is incredibly intriguing. I want to explore that attic space!
Thank you so much, Joyce. You know better than most people how much work went into this book. Thank you so much for your support.
I love your cover! I’m so excited for you that you get to enjoy the fun parts of being an author.
Thank you, Natalie. Friends like you understand what this means to me!
Congratulations on your upcoming release Carol. I really love the cover and as everyone above mentioned, it really grasps your attention. I’m super excited for you and can’t wait to read it! Happy MMGM
Thank you SO MUCH! everyone’s support has been amazing!!
Congratulations, Carol. It’s really happening!
YESSSS!!!
Add my kudos for the cover. It couldn’t be any better. Best of luck with this book when it hits the shelves.
Thanks, Greg. My publisher will appreciate your comment!
So exiting! Congrats, Carol!
Thank you, Maria!
Wow! Looks interesting. Congrats to you. I’m planning on reading it when it’s ready.
You are one of my friends who has been with me from the beginning!
Congratulations!!! How exciting to finally be able to share a cover for a book you’ve been working on for so long! Can’t wait to read it!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Thank you, Nicole. It has been a long haul–but so exciting to get ready for its publication!
Congratulations, Carol!! What a huge milestone to reach!
Thank you, Katy. You’re right–it’s slowly sinking in!
Congrats! Great cover!
Thanks for stopping by, Susan!
So exciting to see the cover, Carol! Belated congratulations! I love the cover, it’s really intriguing, I love the title font newspaper effect, and what a great tag-line! Looking forward to reading it!
Thank you, Vainora. YOu’ve seen a lot of book covers, so this means a lot to me!!