New cover for Feda's Anchor

Since I'm getting ready to release the first novel in a new series, I decided up update Feda's Anchor's cover.

I've learned a lot about Photoshop since I created the original. Back then I was disappointed that I couldn't show the vision rattling around in my head.

Now the background reflects the island of Feda more accurately.


What do you think about the cover overall? I'd love to read your suggestions.



The cemetery and the rose hedge photos are courtesy of
     http://www.morguefile.com

Cloaked skeleton photo is courtesy of Dawn Mueller,
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhotosByDollymae
    Check out more of her wonderful photography!

The cat, the anchor, and the Australian jungle are from my personal photos.

Inspiration

I have found inspiration in many places. I often turn to books. I am an addictive reader, although lately I prefer to write.

Sometimes inspiration comes in the form of a little gray cat. Well, a rather large gray cat who is getting old and cranky. My boyo has dementia, and aging is turning into an adventure for both of us.

My most recent inspiration came in a box from Alaska, in the form of a pair of beautiful glass roses. These roses helped me define one small segment of my system of magic.

These roses also inspired me to redesign the maze into a much more sophisticated pattern. I am delighted with the way it turned out.

Monsoon Rain is more than a third finished by word count, although I suspect that it is nearly half finished as a first draft. There are places that need a bit of filling out. Overall, I am very pleased with it.

What inspires you?

Incredibly Beautiful Roses

Today I received a package from a fellow writer who is also a glass blower, Mike Pennington. Inside the box were two of the most gorgeous glass roses I have ever seen.

One is ruby red, and when the light is right it glows like a hot ember. The other rose is as white as fine china. Their leaves are translucent green with veins radiating from the spines. They are quite incredible!

Thanks to Mike, my droopy plot coalesced into vibrant life – all because of his roses. They added the spark I needed for all of my elements to blaze.

You can see Mike’s roses on his website, http://aurorawolf.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 - on the left hand bar, toward the bottom of the page.