Monday, May 22, 2017

Marked Beauty Cover Reveal

Marked Beauty
S.A. Larsen

Ellysian Press, due October 2017

Uncovering hidden secrets can sometimes kill you . . . or worse, steal your soul.

Anastasia Tate has a secret. She can feel the emotions of others through their life energy auras. Not a welcome gift for a teenager. Especially when a sinister presence begins stalking her.

Viktor Castle also has a secret. He’s tasked with protecting humanity yet cursed by an ancient evil to destroy it.

After Viktor saves Ana’s life, her abilities grow stronger. Drawn together, she senses Viktor has answers to lifelong questions. Only he shuns her at every turn, knowing he has saved her only to put her in more danger.

As Ana struggles with her attraction to Viktor, he tries everything to bury his unexpected feelings for her. But they must find a middle ground. For only together can they combat the dark forces threatening both their lives . . . and their souls.


About the Author:
S.A. LARSEN is the author of the award-winning novel Motley Education, the first book in a fantasy-adventure series for middle grade readers. Her work has appeared in numerous local publications and young adult anthologies Gears of Brass and Under A Brass Moon by Curiosity Quills Press. Marked Beauty is her debut young adult novel. Find her in the land of snowy winters and the occasional Eh’ya with her husband of over twenty-five years, four children, a playful pooch, and three kittens. Visit her cyber home anytime at www.salarsenbooks.com.
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On the weekend, I went into Brisbane CBD to take skyscraper type shots with my new camera. So what ends up being my favourite shot? The creeping shoots of a clump of violets. Typical.

36 comments:

Natalie Aguirre said...

Congrats to Sheri on her new cover. Love it. And that's awesome you got a new camera.

Unknown said...

I'm so happy to see Sheri has a cover for this novel now - awesome! She's worked long and hard on this one, and I wish her great success when it releases. :)

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Lynda - Sheri's cover looks amazing and so appropriately designed. Wonderful you've a new camera ...but the twirling violet is a delight ... enjoy practising! Cheers Hilary

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Sheri's cover is cool!
Your new camera takes great photos. Of course, it's mostly the photographer.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Pretty cover.

I tend to like the more intimate shots, too. I've taken some good scene shots, but it's when I move in closer that I find a little treasure like that shot there.

DEZMOND said...

congrats to the author

Nicola said...

Lovely cover and an intriguing premise. I look forward to October. Congrats Sherri!

S.P. Bowers said...

Congrats, Sherri!

Love the photo!

Pat Hatt said...

Great cover indeed!

Sometimes the photos we want aren't always what we like best in the end.

Juneta key said...

Congrats, beautiful cover.
' Juneta @ Writer's Gambit

S.A. Larsenッ said...

Were those creeping shoots on the ledge of something really high up? I'm not a fan of heights, but photography is totally cool. Thank you for sharing my cover, Lynda!

H. R. Sinclair said...

Congrats to S.A.

Yup, those photos do that! Every. Time.

Toi Thomas said...

I love this cover; the story sounds pretty good too. Your new camera takes great pictures, but I'm sure you had something to do with that too.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm truly loving the new camera

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Not sure what I'm going to do with all the photos I've taken. It's a good dilemma.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I don't know...the camera really does take awesome shots.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm totally the same. You should see my botanic gardens shots. Yum.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Sara.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It can be quite serendipitous at times.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

No, they weren't high up. They were in a planter box and I was on my knees to take the shot.

You are most welcome. I'm more than happy to help.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's funny, isn't it!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

All I do is spot a potential shot, then attempt to get all the settings right on the camera. The camera does the rest.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I agree, it sounds like a great story.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Me too.

Karen Lange said...

The cover is very nice. Wishing S.A. the best.

Love the photo, Lynda. That happens to me too - the simpler ones usually turn out best. Maybe it's because I don't try as hard or something. Who knows. lol Have a great week!

Denise Covey said...

Love that cover! Wishing SA all the best wishes for the release!

Chemist Ken said...

Congrats to Sheri on the new cover.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

In my opinion, simple is always best when it comes to photography.

Sabrina A. Fish said...

Beautiful cover! Good luck to Sheri on he release!

A new camera! How fun! I bet you had a lot of great shots!

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

Lovely cover and the book sounds wonderful.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

So many shots! A lower percentage of great ones, though ;)

Mark said...

Cool cover! I like the mystery elements of the plot too:)

DMS said...

So excited for Sheri! Such a great cover and the book sounds excellent. :)
~Jess

Rachna Chhabria said...

Love the cover of Marked Beauty. The books sound very interesting. Lyn, you are such a wonderful photographer, you write very well too, a multi-talented lady. Hugs.

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

Sheri's cover is beautiful. Can't imagine readers not noticing it in the bookstores.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Rachna. You are making me blush!