Here it is! The artwork for my new novel for younger readers, commissioned from my artist husband, Cliff Davies. Since the action happens in the ‘olden times’, I thought it might be nice to have a wood cut design. This is actually a lino-cut but the effect is similar and we’re both rather pleased with it.
You may remember my working title was ‘A Nick in Time’ but now the book is finished, a further transformation has occurred. From the chrysalis of the completed manuscript, and after readings, re-readings and feedback, a new title has emerged:
‘Following the Green Rabbit – a fantastical adventure’
If all goes to plan the rabbit will be released into the wild at the beginning of October.
And not to forget those who encouraged me on the journey and who were left in suspense as we neared the finish line: a voucher for the e-book will be coming your way.
Debra ~ Tom ~ Jean Lee ~ Teresa ~ Violet Lentz ~ Sadje
And friend and author, Paul English, who has painstakingly read all the chapters and provided such useful feedback, will receive the first paperback out of the box when it arrives here in South Africa.
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Looking really good! 😀
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👏👏👏👏 way to get out there Chris. Art work can also be a pain. Congs, Go get them Now
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Great job! Got serious Watership Down vibes from this – lovely artwork 🙂
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This looks really good!!
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I love it! Good balance, vivid rabbit and awesome sun and clouds.
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Thank you! I passed you comments onto Cliff and he’s delighted to have the encouragement from a fellow artist.
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Wow somehow I thought I had left you a comment here already 🤔 Anyway it said something to the effect of “Yay! Can’t wait to see how it ends!” And that I liked the artwork😀Oh yeah and I think I put a rabbit emoji too🐰
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I think you’ll like how it turns out…and the rabbit emoji is cool! Cliff’s very pleased with the positive comments on his work = happy artist 🙂
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Congratulations!!!
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Thanks, Vivian 🙂
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Will it be on Amazon?
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It will – both as a paperback and e-book. Just waiting to check the proof copy.
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A published author – how cool is that! 🙂
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I’m really looking forward to seeing it in print 🙂 but it’s the marketing which is the hard bit.
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I hear you. And success seems to be defined by marketing reach these days. A glut in the marketplace I guess.
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Sooo many books out there…
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True that. It’s just fortunate that we’re insanely talented and so will stand out from the pack. 😉
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But of course!!
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These look lovely. Good luck.
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Thanks, Cath 🙂
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Ooooo, I love this! It’s got a carved woodblock feel to it, an olden days kind of whimsy. Can’t wait to hear more! Congrats, Friend! xxxxxx
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Thanks Jean! Busy waiting by the gate for the proof copy to be delivered…
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