First off, let's talk title. Mine has officially changed. Remember this post where I announced that the series title is SKY JUMPERS? Well, we've decided that it's such a great name, that we are going to give the first book the same as the series title. So my book is now officially called...
SKY JUMPERS!
The change came at the eleventh hour, just as the finishing touches are being made to my cover. I am thrilled with having the single name on the cover! I think it's making it look and feel and sound exactly the way it's supposed to be. Exactly right. Not to mention how awesome it looks.
Speaking of the look of my cover, I got to peek at it! Oh my gosh, you guys. It's so awesome, you're going to die. I am in love with it! I canNOT wait to show you. I'll give you a hint: green. An homage to the green bombs of WWIII that wiped out nearly all the earth's population.
But more than giving you a hint, I can finally share with you who this amazing cover illustrator is!
Owen Richardson
He is the third illustrator that Random House hired to create my cover, and as soon as I got word it was him (and then spent forever ogling his portfolio), I knew he was the one. The one who was going to make the perfect cover. When my editor sent his color sketch, I nearly died of happiness. Yep! Definitely the one.
Because, come on. Feast your eyes upon some of the art he's created for book covers.
Isn't he just beyond incredible? You can check out more of his portfolio here: Shannon Associates-- Owen Richardson (And of course, all these images are copyrighted, and shown by permission from the artist.)
Go ahead and just stare for a while. I don't blame you one bit.
Done? Okay, my last bit of news. The League of Extraordinary Writers has asked me to join their ranks! And in case you were wondering, I
Peppered Ginger CookiesRecipe by Amy Richardson3/4 cup Sugar, plus additional for coating3/4 cup Butter, softened1 large Egg1/4 cup Molasses2 cups Flour2 tsp. Baking Soda1/2 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Cinnamon1 tsp. Powdered Ginger1/2 tsp. Allspice1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper1/3 cup Crystallized Ginger, choppedPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Cream butter and sugar together, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and then add molasses. Combine flour and other dry ingredients, then add to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and mix.Form into 2 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place 2" apart on an un-greased cookie sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes.
Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!
61 comments:
Those covers are awesome. And Sky Jumpers is a great title!
Those covers are AMAZING, but I really can't wait to see YOURS! And he sent you a cookie recipe?! That is so thoughtful! You have a great team working with you. Man, I'm just floored with the awesomeness. It's all just so cool.
#3 #3!!!!!!!
Judging by the stunning quality of Owen's work, we hold high hopes for your cover :)
This is all great news. Congratulations. Always good to read about author successes. You recipe looks pretty good too!
Maria
I'm usually a lurker, but I had to post to say, "Wow! Those illustrations are extraordinary!" You must be so excited to be working with such a talented illustrator. Congrats on your new series and I look forward to reading your posts on LoEW.
That is definitely a GREAT title, and those covers are fantastic! Such great news for you, how exciting! :D
Those covers are fabulous! Congratulations!
I think you've struck gold. Congratulations. Can't wait to see the cover.
From the looks of those covers, I'd say yours is in good hands...congrats!!
Have a great weekend :)
Love the title, love the new cover artist, love YOU! So happy for you, Peggy!
Holy gorgeousness, Batman. I can't wait to see your book cover! Congratulations!
Also, wow, I'm going to make me some of those cookies. *_* Mmmmm!
Can't wait to see your cover!! :D How exciting!!!
Congrats, Peggy! I can't wait to ogle your cover.
PEGGY!!!!!!!!!!
*has a freak out moment*
This is all so exciting... I hope you're embracing it, and realizing the dream you're living in this moment. It's TOO COOL. And seriously, the artist is amazzzzzing. All of those pieces are gorgeous...
And *love* the title :D
SO excited for you! And I want to try that recipe!! So sweet of him to send it!
Seriously, so excited for you!
Is that Artemis Fowl in the center? Those covers are beautiful, and his style will be great with your title. Congrats!
And thanks for the fun recipe!
These are BEAUTIFUL!!! What an amazing artist.
Wow! Those covers are gorgeous! Can't wait to see what he does with yours!
I'm so happy for you! I LOVE hearing all you good news. Can't wait to see the cover.
Ah, Pegasus! This cover is going to be epic. I can feel it. Oh my gosh. I can't wait now! :D
His art IS gorgeous! Congratulations Peggy. I can't wait to see the finished product. :D
Congrats Peggy! I love the title and can't wait to see your cover!
Your cover is going to be breathtaking, just like all the artwork on display here. And, WOW, those cookies look great. Who'd have thought of adding pepper to cookies?!
Congrats on joining the league! And can't wait to see the cover.
Wiping drool off of chin. Those covers are BEAUTIFUL!! And I love the name. ;)
Congrats on getting named to the league. And Wow, those covers!!! I can't wait to see your cover.
Wow this is a post full of celebrations! An original recipe, awesome cover art (even though we have to wait to see your cover), and congrats on joining the league of extraordinary writers! Celebrate good times.
Wow, with an artist like that, your cover is going to be amazing!
So awesome, Peggy! And I love the recipe!
Congratulations! He is a great artist and the title is awesome!
So much wonderful news all around. Can't wait to see the final results. It should be wonderful: the title change, the cover change...all of it.
Very happy for you :-)
fabulous!!!
those pics are so awesome!
Congrats on so many things! I'm so excited to see your cover.
Wow, Peggy, congratulations! Good for you. I can't wait to see the cover of your new book, and those cookies sound yummy.
Kathy M.
I love the new title!! And can't wait to see the cover!
Sky Jumpers?!!! I love it! It makes me instantly crazy to read your book! And the artist doing your cover in fantastic. No wonder you're excited—it would be extraordinary to have something so marvelous on your creation! I'm so happy for you, Peggy! I hope to see you soon and congratulate you in person!
Those pictures are gorgeous! I can't wait to see what he comes up with for your cover. It's going to be amazing!
Congratulations on all your great news! :)
That artwork is amazing. Can't imagine having a cover done by the same person who did Artemis Fowl!
Ooooo those are some awesome looking covers! Any idea when you'll have your reveal? Can't wait!
I really can't believe I was in your group when you read your first chapter aloud at Storymakers. Now look where you are! But here's a little secret--I knew even then it would be big ;) I'm so happy for you--and can't wait to buy it and read the rest of the book.
That guy's art is amazing! So I really can't wait to see your cover. Amd the title change is awesome too. Sky Jumpers is very catchy.
Congrats Peggy! All fantastic news. Cannot wait to see your cover. Those other covers are incredible. Your book is going to be so incredible.
Oh my gosh, Peggy! Fantastic title, amazing cover artist, invitation to fame, AND a new cookie recipe? It's almost too much for one week! Congratulations! So excited for you! :)
I love your title and from those covers, I know yours will be great as well.
I like the single name first book idea. I think it keeps it clean.
Owen has a LOT of energy to his work. Those pictures move and sway and jump at you. This is going to be awesome. Congrats!
TLOEW, huh? Huge congrats! That is really fun and they are a great bunch of authors. You have to tell us when you post there so we can come over and support you on your debut :)
Your excitement is infectious. Thanks for the big smiles. Now you are officially a part of a superhero league changing the world with your own superhero talent. Big, big congratulations Peggy!
Such fabulous news, Peggy!
Owen's artwork is awesome.
I hope you bake up his wife's recipe and share the photo with us. :-)
Congrats on getting a great illustrator! Congrats also on the title. Sky Jumpers is a cool title. I can't wait to read your book. I'm happy to see good news in store.
THIS IS SO AWESOME IT REQUIRES ALL CAPS. Yay!!
CONGRATS on the book title and the cover illustrator for your book! AWESOME!! : )
Holy cow! I absolutely love your new title and cannot wait to see your cover! I'm already a huge Peggy fan and am dying to buy your book one day!!!
Wow, so awesome! Love that title too. Congrats Peggy.
Oh my gosh, I'm SO excited to see the cover. The title is fantastic! Congrats to you - this is such an exciting time. Cookies all around!
I forgot to post on this. I suck. I know. You already know how I feel about this. Crazy tingly happy!
This is so awesome I feel all smiley-faced about it for you. :) :) :) So excited and love the title!
WOW!! The art is amazing! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am for you. I can't wait to buy a copy, have you autograph it and be friends with a world-famous author... I'm gushing! In short, I'm SO happy for you!!
I read this last week but forgot to post a congrat's till I saw your facebook update.. so incredible that it's all happening for you. I've been a follower for a couple years, and you definitely serve as inspiration. Congrat's!!
I cannot wait to see your cover! Also, I'm a League Sister with you! *jumps up and down and screams like a girl*
Love the name, and I love the artwork... you're book cover is going to rock. Huge congrats.
I can't wait to see and read your book!! (How's that for fan girl?) Have candied ginger in my cupboard, so I'm going to have to make those cookies, too! Congrats. So exciting!
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