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
Love it!! Congratulations, Amy! And keep having great days.
Thank you, Kate. And yes, that’s the plan!
The outpouring of affection and good wishes certainly helps!
I like it!
Nora, thank you so much!
Congratulations – beautiful cover!
Thank you, Kimberly!
Just beautiful. Poised and involving text, sharp but gentle cover. You must be so proud!
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!
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!
Thank you, Julia. It is exciting and I’m so glad I get to share all that with you!
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!
((HUGS)) to you my very-early-morning girlfriend.
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!!!
Densie—you’re so sweet! Thank you!
Oh, lovely. I love the cover, and those three pages were such a tease!
Liz, thank you so much! And I’m happy you liked those three pages because there are plenty more!
Amy Sue, your run-on capitalized reaction says it all! Love the cover, read the pages, looking forward to reading more.
Thank you, Lorrie. We each have a big year ahead, don’t we?
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!
That means so much to me, Erika! <3
Beautiful! I particularly love how the cups face different ways – says so much. Congrats, Amy!
Oh, one of my dear Deb mentors! Thank you! xo
It is beautiful, Amy. And I loved the excerpt, too. Can’t wait to read the whole thing.
Thank you so much! Are you emailing me about being a WFW guest? That is YOU in that teeny photo, right?
What a glorious cover, Amy! Congratulations!
Thank you so much!! <3
AMY!! The cover looks amazing!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
Terah, I’m so glad you like it. One day you’ll have a cover too – I just know it! xo
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.
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?
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!
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
Lovely, lovely, lovely opening pages! So much complexity in such a short time. I can’t wait to read the rest.
What a lovely compliment, Susan. Thank you so much! xo
It all looks good to me, Amy. Congrats!
Kathy, I’m so glad!
Gorgeous! And what perfect cups! Can’t wait to read those pages!
Thank you, Katie! xoxo
This looks stunning! Congratulations!
Thank you, Edith!
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.
Melissa, thank you so much for your kind words — and for all your own inspirational words on your blog! xo
Congratulations! It is a lovely cover. And thank you for the good read. Enjoy your success.
Thank you so much, Leanne! <3
This will be an automatic buy. Love the cover concept, the sneak preview. Can’t wait.Oh, and the cover quote? Too perfect.
I’m glad you thought it all “fit” together well, Casey! Thank you!
Congratulations, Amy! It is wonderful. I cannot wait to read the rest. And, yes, it is better than Christmas!
I thought it might be!
Thanks, Karen!
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!
Thank you, Liz! Your support means a lot to me. xo
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!!
Ah, thank you, Deb sister! xo
A lovely cover, an intriguing title, a knockout sample. I want more! Wish-list time.
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!
Gorgeous cover, Amy. And I loved the line “Or maybe it was just a couch.” I look forward to reading more.
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!
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!
Thank you, my friend. xoxo
Wow!!! But no fair! There is no way I can wait until May!! Incredible beginning and I am HOOKED!!! Congrats!!!
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!
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!
Andrea, I emailed you privately but wanted to say here how much your comment meant to me! Thanks again!
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!
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
Congratulations Amy! Love the cover and the excerpt!
Thank you so much!
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!
Haha! Yay for your Evie!
My mc’s name is short for Evelyn. Eh-vie. Most people say Eeevie. Until I correct them.
Congratulations on your gorgeous book. Eager to see what happens between Evie and Nicole!
Thanks, Kathryn! When you read it I hope it both pleases and surprises you! xo
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!
I didn’t know you’d read it! Glad you liked it.<3 And thank you!
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
I think I’ll have to name a character SARI in another book.
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!!
Thank you so much, Sara!
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
I’m glad you got to see the inside, Renee! Wonderful talking to you tonight,as always! xoxo
The cover and the pages are gorgeous! Congrats, Amy! I’m so excited for you that this is finally taking shape!
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!
Late to the party but congratulations, Amy. Love the cover and have read just enough to want to read more!