I’ve been looking forward to sharing this with y’all all summer … and then wound up trapped in the hospital when the cover was officially released during Enclave’s Kickstarter Campaign. Still, for those of you who haven’t spotted it yet, I am beyond excited to finally be able to show you the cover for Orphan’s Song, my fantasy novel releasing from Enclave Publishing this Fall! 
Orphan’s Song is the story of a world woven through melody and shattered by discord, where a girl discovers that her Song contains far greater power than she ever could have imagined. A power that a ruthless soldier and his evil master seek to possess. A power that her guardian wants silenced. Read the full blurb on the Songkeeper Chronicles page. So, what do you think of the cover? Gorgeous, isn’t it? The artist responsible for this beautiful cover is one Benjamin Lucas Powell. Personally, I think he did a splendid job. From an author’s point of view, the book cover designing stage of the process can be a tad frightening. To be honest, once I received the first email broaching the dreaded (yet exciting?) topic, I was terrified! What if I didn’t like it? What if it didn’t turn out as I imagined? What if it was one of those covers you see on Amazon every day, the ones that make you wince and grimace and wonder what in the world the designer was thinking? I shouldn’t have worried so much. As soon as we started talking design, Steve Laube at Enclave Publishing sent me a form to fill out listing elements I liked/disliked/absolutely loathed in book covers. He graciously kept me updated and informed throughout the entire process, and I was able to give feedback at all stages. Until finally, we wound up with a gorgeous cover that I can’t wait to see in published form. In my humble opinion, this cover captures the overall feel of the novel with just the right touches of the whimsical, hints of the danger, and glimpses of the magical that fill the world of Leira. Not to mention a girl who looks exactly as I imagined my main character Birdie, orphaned drudge of the Sylvan Swan. You can practically see the sorrow and desperate longing and indomitable hope in her eyes! What do you think? Would you pick this book off the shelf? Share your thoughts in the comments! Interested in staying updated on the release news for Orphan’s Song? “Like” my facebook page for updates, fantasy “fandoming,” sneak peaks and more!
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Such a lovely cover! That is amazing! I would definitely take a second look at a book with a cover like that. :)
So good to hear. Glad you like it, Sarah!
I love it! It's so pretty! I would definitely pull it off a bookstore shelf and read the back. :)
It's comments like yours that make my day!
I'm so excited for read this! And I LOVE the cover!
Gillian, this looks fantastic! I can't wait to have one of your books in my home! I love the cover, very intriguing.
– Hannah S.
Thanks, Hannah! :) Speaking of your home, congratulations on your move! You will have to message me your new address!
It's lovely! It gives me an idea what the feel for the book would be and it's certainly a pleasant reaction. I can't wait to read it! :) Congratulations on the cover release! I know how nerve-wracking those can be.
I love covers that set the tone of the book before you even crack it open. Some covers just make you want to curl up under a blanket beside a warm fire and dive into the novel. While others give off a stretch out in the sun with a lemonade type feel. :)
I love it, Gillian! I'm so excited for you. And to read the final version to see how it changed.
It is so amazing!! I love it!! I am now excited for it and I cannot wait to get a copy and read it!
Yes I would most definitely pick it up and read it and am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to! :) I know that feeling of trepidation of working on the cover with an artist; it can be so daunting! But your cover looks so beautiful and the story sounds so intriguing! :)
Thanks, Melody! I'm quite excited for y'all to get the chance to read it too. Just a few short months! :)
It's gorgeous! I can't wait!
A stunning cover! I would not only take it off the shelf, I would take it home with me. *Grin*
Book Thief style? ;)
Beautiful!
Thanks for stopping by, Grace! Glad you like the cover. :)
Ahhhh! It's beautiful! I want to read it now! Congrats :)
I wish you could read it now! Just a few more months though and release time will be here. Gracious, not sure if I'm quite prepared for that yet! :)