Silver Awakening Print Proof

9/30/15 Update to this Post: I actually DID CHANGE MY MIND about this after I saw all the widows and orphans in the original interior layout as well as a horrible printing issue where the letter D would print as a big dot (CreateSpace issue not a formatting issue). Eventually, I was able to regain control of the working interior file...I'm grateful to my formatter for being willing to release the file to me so that I could get the printing issues and layout troubles fixed. She was super sweet to work with me and another designer as a team, so that I could get to a more polished and professional look without increasing my budget. (My formatter didn't charge much at all. She basically laid it all out the way I had instructed but then wasn't able to clean up widows and orphans or headers without going over the allotted design hours, so we had to improvise.) Once I had the working file, I then coordinated with another designer who has a lot of experience with book interiors (she's designed for larger publishers than lil old me). She offered consulting services that I so appreciate. Both designers have received credit in my book for their work. (Please note: I did the interior design editing/revisions myself, though, so if anyone takes issue with it this is all on me!...I feel good about it, though. Really good. I have a BFA from USU and as part of my art program I had design training...introductory but sufficient...thank goodness for it too. It came in handy.) Aside from the interior, the cover looks even more awesome now that colors are printing as intended. See snapshots of the new, and hopefully, final print proof here.

Original Post:

I received the print proof of my debut novel, Silver Awakening! This is so exciting! I love it. 

I've debated over page inserts...not sure it matters anymore… I think saving trees and money was the best choice.

I've changed my mind a million times about the cover, whether glossy or matte finish...I like the matte finish. It looks very mature.

So, here is a sneak peek of my book, which if after I read through it and proof this hardcopy it's deemed good to go, then I plan to release it on September 3rd. It'll be releasing on Amazon, Kindle, and Nook. FYI The e-books will not have the graphics or same pretty interior that the print edition has.

Stay tuned for more updates.

- JNP