Here, at last Gentle Reader, is the finalized cover art for the last Finishing School book, Manners & Mutiny.
I’m delighted with the final cover. Those of you familiar with the first (leaked & unfinished) cover can see the background has changed to be much more bold and linear. To me the vertical striations (la, would you look at me trotting out an old favorite archaeology term?) foreshadow tears at ending of a series, but also the chronic rain of Sophronia’s moor, not to mention certain other key events in this, the final book.
From my end, this book is finished. I’ve handed in proofs and while there might be a bit more back-and-forthing over perfecting publicity language and which sample chapters to drop, essentially my end is done.
Can you believe it? That’s two series in the bag, Gentle Reader. Two! Squee!
GAIL’S DAILY DOSE
Your Infusion of Cute . . .
Your Tisane of Smart . . .
Political Spying in 20th-century Britain
Your Writerly Tinctures . . .
“I can’t help but to write, I have a inner need for it. If I’m not in the middle of some literary project, I’m utterly lost, unhappy and distressed. As soon as I get started, I calm down.”
~ Kaari Utrio
The Books!
1 Etiquette & Espionage, 2 Curtsies & Conspiracies,
3 Waistcoats & Weaponry, 4 Manners & Mutiny
1 Prudence, 2 Imprudence
Book News:
So Many Books, So Little Time says: “Waistcoats & Weaponry was such brilliant fun that I didn’t want to end. Bring on book four!”
Quote of the Day:
“Books are my types of movies.”
~ Six Word Memoirs
oOOH!! Congrats!! ^_^ Very much looking forward to reading this one!
Pre-ordered this morning!
Love it! The real question is: do you have a gold dress that fits you to wear at the launch?
Since I don't were yellow, no. For this tour the plan is to go with the reds instead.