Goddamn what a fucking thrill it is the first time you see your front cover! Especially for your debut novel!
That was my joy yesterday when my extremely talented cover artist, Jennifer, from Indie Designz, showed me the first draft of Guns of Perdition. Thrilled is actually downplaying how I felt.
So now I’m back to that old dilemma, when do I release ‘Guns’? I’d initially planned to release it as soon as it was ready. Then I decided – as it’s Book 1 of a series – to wait until Book 2 was written and Book 3 on the way. Now… well, now I want it out there because it’s so very pretty! Also, I’m a realist. I know I won’t make any money or get a lot of reads on Book 1… probably not 2 or 3 either, so does it really matter when I release this series?
Maybe the decision is moot anyhow. I have beta-reading lined up for ‘Guns’, and then likely more editing, so while that happens, perhaps I’ll have cracked on enough with Book 2 to release it (Guns). I am already on Chapter 3 of Book 2… 3 of about 50 though!
Much to muse upon.
PS: The cover in question shall be revealed at a later date… most likely when I’ve decided on that illusive release date!
Jessica Bakkers 
It’s all very exciting. I guess you don’t have to make a decision on the release date yet if you still have to get through beta revisions. Looking forward to the cover when you’re ready to reveal it!
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Thanks Priscilla 🤗
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Sounds like awesome progress to me. A cover is like a point of no return.
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Ooo point of no return… love that!
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So exciting. Covers are always a thrill – pure adrenaline. I can’t wait to see it. 🙂
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Thanks lovely!
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Yes, it is definitely thrilling, Jessica. I look forward to seeing your cover.
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Thanks Robbie 🤗
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You tempt us with the notion of a cover … yet must wait longer! 😀😀 So many decisions and hopefully other indie authors who have written series books will be able to help you decide what is best. Good luck!
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Thanks for your kind words and yes, I’m sure some of the indie’s will share their words of wisdom!
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Happy for you!!! Can’t wait for more news ♡♡♡♡
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Thanks lovely 🤗
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I’m afraid I haven’t got any good advice because I haven’t worked it out for myself yet. I’m on the third novel in a series and I still haven’t released Book 1. I find as I progress through the series I keep having to go back and change things in the earlier books. I don’t plan to stop at Book 3, either, so goodness knows when any of them will be released. I agree with you, it is a dilemma!
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You make an excellent point though… what if I release book 1 and decide I want to change something as the rest of the series unfolds? 😳
Oh boy. 🤔
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Oooh, I can’t wait to see it. I positively love the thrill of getting a new cover. You will NEVER tire of it. Whatever you end up planning, I’m cheering yo on!
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Aw thanks Mae! 🤗 snoopy dance time!
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If you do a cover reveal blast, count me in. I’ll splash it on my blog!
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Aw thanks lovely one!
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🙂
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Great news Jess, can’t wait to see the cover.
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Thanks Mike 😁
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What a tease, Jess!! 🙂 I can’t wait to see it! You GO girl! ❤
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Thanks Penny 😊
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That’s how I felt with my first professional cover–oh my! I can’t wait to see it. I’ll have to subscribe so I get the news.
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Aw thanks Jacque!! 🤗
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Thanks for the reblog!
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You’re welcome, Jessica!
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I’m dying to see it!
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