Book Cover

Once upon a time there was my book and I thought the cover would be like
wrapping a gift in pretty paper and ribbon.
Right!
Then the trip began that started as run down the street - to a voyage around
the world in less than 80 days if possible.
The title of my book never changed. It was and still is: The Midnight Room.
So where do I start?
The book starts in Manhattan - at midnight.
My cover was Manhattan and I was contented.
I went on a trip to Morocco and came back with so many photos that I was convinced
I had the right cover now. After all - it was not only about Manhattan.
It was about Moroccan culture, people and all sorts of interesting things.
Suddenly the book is at the publisher and guess what --- the cover is not right.
Talk about stress!
A bright young designer takes on the commission of doing the cover - masks it will be,
because the people in the book all wear masks. Makes sense.
Another month goes by - so much work later - and we are nowhere close.
I feel terrible and the designer throws his arms up in total despair.
I don't sleep and would have started biting my nails had they been edible.
Out of the blue I receive a call from a friend from my advertising days. I tell him my dilemma, and he said leave it to him.
The next morning - multiple covers arrive on my PC. (No pun intended!) :-)
They knock me out. Exotic! Mysterious! Fantastic.
Which one to go with!! So many choices!
The final decision is made and the final material is at the printer.
I am excited and cannot wait for the day that I will hold this baby in my arms.
I will add some of these covers on my website if you are interested to take a peep.
Talk to you soon.
www.midnightroom.com