Proofing

The proofs arrived late yesterday afternoon for Next Time. I have to admit it was a bit of a different experience than with First. Nothing bad, mind you, but my reaction was less of anticipation and more of curiosity. I suppose that’s because this is not a new experience, plus I was also working and didn’t peek for a while after seeing the email come in.

Anyway, the big reveal is always the cover. WIth First, I was blown away when I saw the artwork and instantly knew they’d nailed it. What did they come up with? Will I like it? Was my idea stupid? My reaction on seeing the cover for Next Time was more restrained, but I quickly realized they did it again. It contains details I’m still finding. Looking back, I think my reaction was somewhat different because Next Time is a different genre than First, and let’s be honest here, not a genre I normally read. Therefore the design has to fit within what’s normal and what sells within that genre. The Wife really liked it and that’s a good sign. I’ll spend the next several days reading through the manuscript proof and providing my feedback, likely by the weekend.