“She drew a long breath. It was the desert at last, the desert that she felt she had been longing for all her life.” From The Sheik, by E.M. Hull
I Dream of Far Away Places and Cultures – Like millions of romance readers, I’m also a culture junkie. I dream of visiting the far-away places on those hypnotic novel covers, and I can’t look at the models themselves without wondering, Who is that? Like our mothers and grandmothers, and the millions of women who’ve read E.M. Hull’s infamous novel, The Sheik, I want to learn more about the places on romance novel covers, as well as the intriguing visual icons that grace them. What are the cover models’ favorite hangouts, hobbies, and interests?
Your Romance Global Bound Travel Guide
What’s My Travel Plan? – Artists, authors, readers and culture warriors, come travel with me as I talk with cover models, designers and illustrators, photographers and romance authors. Enjoy exploring the myriad ways your favorite authors connect cover art to story and cultural settings and how covers–and cover models–add visual appeal to romance novels.
Romance Global Bound is my way of sharing my love for cover art and global culture. As your travel guide, here’s my travel plan:
- Talk about romantic settings and cultures
- Interview authors about their cover design choices
- Bring the lives of your favorite cover models into exciting focus
Need to Know More? – See more about me at WWW.MARYMCFARLANDAUTHOR.COM
Hi Mary!
I’m so excited for you. I look forward to reading your romantic comedy JUMP THE LINE. You did it! Now get that baby edited and out there.
Yeah, all of this social media stuff can be a little bit crazy. Some writers spend too much time on it when they should writing their next book (or their first book) instead. I definitely need to find the balance. I published my nonfiction book for brides last week (WEDDING RECEPTIONS THAT ROCK!) and sometimes find myself spending too much time worrying about marketing it, when I really just want to finish my romantic comedy, since I will be publishing it in September.
I have so many projects in the garden too! lol. Yeah, I think we all need 35 hours in a day. Wouldn’t that be cool?
Rich, doesn’t it feel great to finish the book, instead of going crazy over marketing? Honestly, you’d think writers would know, but we just get overwhelmed with social media.
Your Wedding Receptions sounds like a must have for every bride, groom-to-be, and (ulp!) even the future in-laws!
Yeah, so that’s my take-away: write and don’t obsess about the marketing, not to the point where it drives us crazy (that’s where Dan Blank helps us, right?).
You inspired me, though, Rich, and I’m forever grateful. Let’s kibbutz on your September launch. Add me to your blog tour, please. Again, congrats on Wedding Receptions that Rock. So awesome.