Cover Reveal for Choke (#2 in The Breathless Novelette series)

Hi guys! :)

I have a new Breathless novelette, CHOKE, coming out Monday, June 24th that I am very excited about. 

The cover was once again done by the infamous Vania over at VLCphoto. For those who don't know, Vania has done ALL of my amazing covers (and I can say that because she did them :)...and I adore her and her work!

CHOKE is the 2nd in a series of sci-fi novelettes. You can learn more about the first novelette in the series, Suffocate, if you missed it!It is a 20,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres. The book will be available on ebook only starting Monday, June 24th for only 99 cents! 

The 3rd novelette in the series, EXHALE, is scheduled for Nov 2013. 

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When Eria escapes her home in the Biome, she uncovers more about her
features and specifications as a HumaNot. Following her father's
instructions, Eria embarks on a journey into a dangerous and unpredictable world.

Along the way, she encounters a young rebel, Dirk, who explains he's from the Anarchy, an underground human resistance rising up against the BOTs--advanced man-made robots gone wild. Together, Dirk and Eria battle underground serpents, desert dingos, sand storms, and advanced Bots that are always hot on their trail. As they become closer, Dirk reveals his hatred of machines, forcing Eria to hide

the secret of what and who she really is.
When the truth of her identity comes out, Eria is forced to become the very thing she hates the most.

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So here it is.....

Indelible Beach Bash: Suffocate Release (chance to win a new ereader!)

May is a banner month for new releases from the Indelibles!

Summer is just around the corner.  Are you ready for pool side READING?

How about a new Kindle or a Nook??

That's right, in celebration of our new releases, the Indelibles are giving away the winner's choice of KINDLE or NOOK along with SIXTEEN (16) new releases that includes my new novelette releasing today, SUFFOCATE!

How to Enter

1. Visit the Indelibles Website between May 21st-May25th

2. Follow the chain of links to each of the blogs on the hop,

3. Collect the SECRET WORD from each blog (psst-mine is in purple and all caps)

4. Submit the secret sentence for your chance to win.

If you're clicking through as part of the Beach Bash, my secret word is "NOOK" and the final stop on the hop is on The Indelibles page.

Since today is my new release of SUFFOCATE, for anyone who comments below, you will be entered into a drawing for  free ebook (5 available).

Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series. It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres.

For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time anyone will attempt to leave the suffocating ecosphere. Eria is not worried because her scientist father has successfully tested the new Bio-Suit many times. It's a celebratory day until something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of tragedy, Eria uncovers a deep conspiracy that affects the very air she breathes. 

If those responsible find out what she knows, they won't stop hunting her until she takes her last breath.

The 2nd novelette in the series, CHOKE, is scheduled for Fall 2012. The 3rd, EXHALE, is scheduled for Winter 2013

You can purchase SUFFOCATE on ebook only starting today.

Amazon

Barnes and Noble 

Other ereader formats available soon.

Suffocate Cover Reveal and Cover Tips

I have a new novelette series starting next Monday 5/21.

It will be available on ebook only for 99 cents.

Suffocate is the first novelette in THE BREATHLESS series. It is a 15,000 word young adult thriller that combines the dystopic and science fiction genres.

For centuries, the world outside the Biome has been unlivable. Today, marks the first time anyone will attempt to leave the suffocating ecosphere. Eria is not worried because her scientist father has successfully tested the new Bio-Suit many times. It's a celebratory day until something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of tragedy, Eria uncovers a deep conspiracy that affects the very air she breathes. 

If those responsible find out what she knows, they won't stop hunting her until she takes her last breath.

The 2nd novella in the series, CHOKE, is scheduled for Fall 2012. The 3rd, EXHALE, is scheduled for Winter 2013.

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This cover is a good example of a great cover that costs less than $300. One that is not from an original photo shoot and uses a few different stock photos. You can get affordable professional covers if you use the right person and know what to look for.

You can use stock. But it has to be the right stock. The right resolution.

One major key to a good cover is in the photo shopping skills. If you are doing your own covers and you do not know photoshop, you are missing an opportunity to blend the layers and colors more effectively so the covers don't appear home-made.

Vania is great at doing photoshopping as well live the photo shoots so if you are in the market for a cover...trust me - she is worth every penny and she is very affordable. She has such an amazing eye. It's sic. But you don't have to spend 500 - 1,000 if you don't have it.

I asked Vania to give us a few tips when making a cover. She said...

1. Pick images that are clear to your story or theme and that will be interesting to look at. 

2. When photoshopping keep it simple and clean. No rough edges or busy compositions.

3. Blend, blend, blend. Don't stick images on top of each other like paper cut outs. 

4. FONT! Typography is just as important for you cover as the image itself. Pick something that fits in theme but that will also be easy to read when in small thumbnail. Nothing too thin. 

5. Ask for advice. Ask you fellow writers on what they think about your cover. Many times they can help you improve it, even if slightly. Don't be scared! They do it with love! 

Now for the cover!

What do you think? What is one of your favorite covers? Favorite indie cover? What do you look for in a cover?

Comment for a free copy.