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A Book Cover Is Worth A Thousand Words…And A Sneak Peek Inside!

November 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

Okay, it’s more like this cover is worth 84,000 words.

My words.

I’m beyond thrilled to officially share the cover for The Glass Wives. Can’t wait to hold this baby in my hands. Okay, yes, I did print a copy and wrap it around another book, you know, just for kicks, but you know what I mean.

Big hugs and thanks to an amazing cover designer and my editor Brenda Copeland, and the team at St. Martin’s, who have always had the perfect vision for The Glass Wives.

And this is proof.

Take a look. Don’t you just want to reach out and sip from one of those cups? What does this cover say to you?

To me it says: OHMYGODI’MGOINGTOBEAPUBLISHEDAUTHOR!

And a special thank you to Randy Susan Meyers, a wonderful author and mentor, for her kind words which my publisher deemed just right for the front cover. It feels like a hug from a friend to see her name there with mine!

I hope you like it as much as I do!

Amy xo

And there’s more!!

Wouldn’t you know it? Just as I was wrapping up my Debutante Ball post for today, I received an email from my editor with sample pages of my book. And she said I could share them here with you! Truly? This is like Christmas! Or it would be if I celebrated Christmas.

If you click below, you can get a sneak peek of the INSIDE of THE GLASS WIVES! I love the fonts, the design. Heck, I love the page numbers. It’s not the final-final-final version, which means if you catch a mistake, it won’t be there in May. It also means you get to read the first three pages!

The Glass Wives-1  <— click here

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

Amy xo

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  1. Kate Defrise says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:54 am

    Love it!! Congratulations, Amy! And keep having great days.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you, Kate. And yes, that’s the plan! 😉 The outpouring of affection and good wishes certainly helps!

      Reply
  2. Nora Lester Murad says

    November 9, 2012 at 1:06 am

    I like it!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Nora, thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. kimberlysullivan says

    November 9, 2012 at 2:01 am

    Congratulations – beautiful cover!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you, Kimberly!

      Reply
  4. Catherine says

    November 9, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Just beautiful. Poised and involving text, sharp but gentle cover. You must be so proud!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      I am proud, Catherine, although I had *nothing* to do with the cover! LOL. I guess I am proud that THAT is what my novel evoked for the designer. So yes! PROUD! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Julia Munroe Martin says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I love the cover (gorgeous) and I loved the first three pages even more. I can’t wait to read your book, Amy!! So exciting. And take it from someone who does celebrate Christmas — it’s so much better than Christmas!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you, Julia. It is exciting and I’m so glad I get to share all that with you! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura Drake says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:18 am

    Haven’t read the pages yet, Amy (that’s next) but the cover is to die for! Love that it’s stark and clean – uncluttered. Awesome! I wish you SO much success!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      ((HUGS)) to you my very-early-morning girlfriend.

      Reply
  7. Densie Webb says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Absolutely gorgeous cover. It definitely evokes feeling. And love the first pages! You’ve really captured the emotions and told everyone’s history beautifully in those first 3 pages. Mazel tov!!!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Densie—you’re so sweet! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Liz Flaherty says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Oh, lovely. I love the cover, and those three pages were such a tease!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      Liz, thank you so much! And I’m happy you liked those three pages because there are plenty more! 😉

      Reply
  9. Lorrie Thomson says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:28 am

    Amy Sue, your run-on capitalized reaction says it all! Love the cover, read the pages, looking forward to reading more.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      Thank you, Lorrie. We each have a big year ahead, don’t we? 🙂

      Reply
  10. Erika Marks says

    November 9, 2012 at 7:08 am

    What a perfect way to start my morning, Amy! I’ve already been swooning over the cover and now I got to read pages! I’m hooked already and can’t wait to read it all. Congrats, lady!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      That means so much to me, Erika! <3

      Reply
  11. Joanne Levy says

    November 9, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Beautiful! I particularly love how the cups face different ways – says so much. Congrats, Amy!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      Oh, one of my dear Deb mentors! Thank you! xo

      Reply
  12. malenalott says

    November 9, 2012 at 7:32 am

    It is beautiful, Amy. And I loved the excerpt, too. Can’t wait to read the whole thing.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      Thank you so much! Are you emailing me about being a WFW guest? That is YOU in that teeny photo, right? 😉

      Reply
  13. zanmariess says

    November 9, 2012 at 7:34 am

    What a glorious cover, Amy! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Thank you so much!! <3

      Reply
  14. Terah Shelton Harris says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:31 am

    AMY!! The cover looks amazing!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Terah, I’m so glad you like it. One day you’ll have a cover too – I just know it! xo

      Reply
  15. Kristin Noel Fischer says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:38 am

    A huge congratulations on everything, Amy! I love your writing style and am very excited to read your book. That’s hysterical about printing out your cover and wrapping it around a book to see what it’ll look like.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Kristin! Yeah, the cover “thing” was a whim but I must say if I squinted a bit it looked like the real thing. Gotta find ways to amuse ourselves, don’t we? 🙂

      Reply
  16. Terri DuLong says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:08 am

    LOVE your cover! But no fair…..I read the sample and I certainly want MORE! Huge congrats to you, Amy! I can’t wait to read your novel. It has the promise of a great story and although I’m not Jewish, I’ve always been drawn to so many things from this culture. So I’m anxious for May and your debut release! All the best to you and much success!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      Terri, your continued support means so much to me. And, I’m almost finished my very first scarf. It’s far from gorgeous, but it’s all mine! xo

      Reply
  17. Susan says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Lovely, lovely, lovely opening pages! So much complexity in such a short time. I can’t wait to read the rest.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      What a lovely compliment, Susan. Thank you so much! xo

      Reply
  18. Kathy Maeglin says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:14 am

    It all looks good to me, Amy. Congrats!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:07 pm

      Kathy, I’m so glad! 😀

      Reply
  19. Katherine Scott Crawford says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Gorgeous! And what perfect cups! Can’t wait to read those pages!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you, Katie! xoxo

      Reply
  20. Edith says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:33 am

    This looks stunning! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you, Edith!

      Reply
  21. Melissa Crytzer Fry says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Oh, Amy! What fun. I love the cover and am so excited to have read your first pages. What a fabulous job of planting that “must-be-answered” question early on: why are these women in the same room together … And then answering it. Woo hoo! Off to a good start. Can’t wait to read the whole book. It’ll be here before you know it.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

      Melissa, thank you so much for your kind words — and for all your own inspirational words on your blog! xo

      Reply
  22. authorleannedyck says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Congratulations! It is a lovely cover. And thank you for the good read. Enjoy your success.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you so much, Leanne! <3

      Reply
  23. caseyclifford says

    November 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

    This will be an automatic buy. Love the cover concept, the sneak preview. Can’t wait.Oh, and the cover quote? Too perfect.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      I’m glad you thought it all “fit” together well, Casey! Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Karen Wojcik Berner says

    November 9, 2012 at 11:09 am

    Congratulations, Amy! It is wonderful. I cannot wait to read the rest. And, yes, it is better than Christmas!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      I thought it might be! 😉 Thanks, Karen!

      Reply
  25. liz says

    November 9, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Gorgeous cover (and I’m coming back later to read the pages.) Fabulous quote, and I hope it is the start of many more terrific days for you!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you, Liz! Your support means a lot to me. xo

      Reply
  26. Susan Spann says

    November 9, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    GORGEOUS cover Amy. I adore it. Congratulations on a fantastic (and well-deserved) cover for what I know is going to be a fabulous book. And sample pages too!! Awesome!!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Ah, thank you, Deb sister! xo

      Reply
  27. Joan Leacott says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    A lovely cover, an intriguing title, a knockout sample. I want more! Wish-list time.

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Hi Joan ~ I don’t think I’ve even been on a wish-list before. 🙂 Well, I know I’M not your wish-list. THANK YOU!

      Reply
  28. Shelle Sumners says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Gorgeous cover, Amy. And I loved the line “Or maybe it was just a couch.” I look forward to reading more. 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you, Shelle. You’ve been there…you’re there now! I can’t wait to join you in the land of published debut authors!

      Reply
  29. Lori Nelson Spielman says

    November 10, 2012 at 7:21 am

    I’m so thrilled for you, Amy! Your cover is absolutely beautiful, as I know the story will be. I’ve pre-ordered on Amazon, counting down the days… Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you, my friend. xoxo

      Reply
  30. ferrisrobinson says

    November 10, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Wow!!! But no fair! There is no way I can wait until May!! Incredible beginning and I am HOOKED!!! Congrats!!!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Hi Ferris! I’m glad you’re hooked. I’m hoping that before May I’ll be allowed to share more. Not too much though! 😉

      Reply
  31. Andrea says

    November 10, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Such a stunning cover! This would definitely turn my head in a bookstore, and I can defiitely see it becoming iconic: that book you NEED to read! The opening pages are beautiful. I particularly loved:

    “She looked across the room at Nicole who, within four
    years, had been Richard’s mistress, his wife, and now his widow.
    It wasn’t hard to imagine how she felt. The blood would have
    left her extremities. Her stomach would be in her throat. Her
    heart would ache for touch as her head searched for answers.
    No doubt she’d be nursing a cocktail of anger, sadness, and
    shock. Evie knew all this because she had mourned the same
    loss, but she had done it when Richard was alive.”

    Can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Andrea, I emailed you privately but wanted to say here how much your comment meant to me! Thanks again!

      Reply
  32. patodearosen says

    November 10, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Your editor is diabolical. She knows that snippet will fuel pre-orders, and I’m proof. See me navigate to Amazon now.

    Love the cover, too!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm

      This was the best and funniest comment ever! And truth be told, I was so excited to post it, I never thought of what might happen. But YIPPEE! I’m glad! xo

      Reply
  33. marianpearsonstevens says

    November 10, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Congratulations Amy! Love the cover and the excerpt!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  34. Kerry Ann says

    November 11, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Congratulations! How very exciting. I can’t imagine the pride you must feel at seeing “your baby” spring to life. If I saw that cover in the store, I’d pick it up.

    I have to admit, I gasped when I started reading the excerpt. I spend all day working on my POS WIP, spend my life inside the head of “my” Evie—so I did a major double take. Too funny.

    Congrats again. Can’t wait to read the rest!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 11, 2012 at 1:59 pm

      Haha! Yay for your Evie!
      My mc’s name is short for Evelyn. Eh-vie. Most people say Eeevie. Until I correct them. 😉

      Reply
  35. Kathryn Craft (@kcraftwriter) says

    November 11, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Congratulations on your gorgeous book. Eager to see what happens between Evie and Nicole!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 12, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Thanks, Kathryn! When you read it I hope it both pleases and surprises you! xo

      Reply
  36. samanthahoffman says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Lovely! I know how exciting this is. And since I’ve had the honor of being able to read this book already I know what a treat people are in for. Congrats!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 12, 2012 at 8:19 am

      I didn’t know you’d read it! Glad you liked it.<3 And thank you!

      Reply
  37. sari says

    November 12, 2012 at 11:33 am

    As a reader, I’m intriged with each phrase, wanting to know more— as a parent I’m in awe of this author.
    Amy’s Mom, Sarah Watkins Nathan

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

      I think I’ll have to name a character SARI in another book. 🙂

      Reply
  38. Sara DiVello says

    November 12, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    The cover is GORGEOUS and the sneak peek tantalizing. I love the juxtaposition between the two women–new wife and old wife, emphasized by the Jewish/Christian element. It’s an intense scene…it kind of hurt to read it. Really well written. I’m so happy for you, Amy! Congratulations!!

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Sara! 🙂

      Reply
  39. Renee says

    November 12, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    The best first three pages ever…love it! So much emotion tied in with the memories and the off kiltered ambience. Can’t wait to read more…….love the beginning, the quote and the cover. all so feminine yet independent. Evie just might be a new role model to consider.

    All the best wishes to you always!

    Love you

    Renee

    Reply
    • Amy Sue Nathan says

      November 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

      I’m glad you got to see the inside, Renee! Wonderful talking to you tonight,as always! xoxo

      Reply
  40. Laura Amos (@LauraRaeAmos) says

    November 13, 2012 at 8:41 am

    The cover and the pages are gorgeous! Congrats, Amy! I’m so excited for you that this is finally taking shape! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Barb Riley says

    November 14, 2012 at 5:46 am

    Congratulations, Amy! Add me to the list of everyone who 1.) loves the cover (I am a sky and clouds girl) and, 2.) is super excited for you and can’t wait to read it! Your beginning pages have pulled me in. I like the font, too. Woo hoo for you! Thanks for sharing; it’s fun to go through the excitement with an almost-published-author! It must be so hard to have to wait allllll the way until May!

    Reply
  42. Downith says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Late to the party but congratulations, Amy. Love the cover and have read just enough to want to read more!

    Reply

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