Wednesday, February 23, 2011

NEW Cover for Homecoming, Coming from Dreamspinner Press in March

One of the most exciting things about this business is when you get to see, for the first time, the cover of one of your own works of fiction. You've put your "baby" in the hands of an artist/graphic designer and entrusted him or her to put the most compelling and marketable "face" on your story.

Artist Paul Richmond pleased me beyond measure with the cover for Homecoming (releases March 17, Dreamspinner Press). His depiction of the two main characters and the Chicago el platform setting perfectly conveny the theme and mood of the story without giving too much away.

I hope you like the cover as much as I do. Give me some feedback below, if you'd like.

Here's a little taste of what Homecoming is about:
After losing his partner Toby, Chase faces a long, painful road back to life and love. At first, he doesn’t see how he can go on, but then Chase and Toby’s old friend Mike cajoles him into returning to Chicago for the annual International Mr. Leather Competition. There Chase revisits a world of hot, casual sex that he had forgotten existed, meets a friend who cares more for him than he ever realized, and discovers the possibility that he might yet find his way home.
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14 comments:

  1. FelizFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oh,this is a great cover. Paul Richmond has outdone himself - there's so much emotion flowing between those guys right at that moment!
    F.

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  2. Amanda YoungFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Very nice, Rick. Paul Richmond does beautiful covers.

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  3. C. ZampaFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    It IS perfect, Rick! Congratulations!

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  4. Rick R. ReedFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Paul is great, isn't he. Both this and the cover for DIGNITY TAKES A HOLIDAY are wonderful and suitable for framing.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Love the cover, the story sounded fun to read... Can't wait

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  6. Mykola ( Mick) DementiukFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Outdoor subway platforms at night are great, elevated and scary. He did a nice job on this one.

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  7. kelFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    It looks wonderful - both cover and story! I eagerly await March 17!

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  8. CinderellaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very Nice! The blurb was wonderful cannot wait til it comes out. Heck lets see only 22 more days. LOL Cinders

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  9. LauralynFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ah, I LOVE Paul Richmond. This book is right up my alley,you know I'll be snapping it up as soon as it's available. Congrats!

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  10. Rick R. ReedFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Thanks, ZAM! You have such good taste, LOL. But I knew you do because you helped dress me in New Orleans.

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  11. AnkeFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Very nice cover! Next book on the TBR-List!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    They say a picture paints a thousand words
    lovely cover :)
    Marie*

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  13. MichaelFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I love the cover!

    It's on my TBR...

    Sharita L aka Michael Mandrake/Rawiya/Blmorticia

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  14. Lloyd A. MeekerFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great cover, Rick - and the story sounds terrific. Congratulations on another stellar release!

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