The Journal of Michael Merriam

Shimmers & Shadows now has cover art, thanks to the wonderful efforts of my friend Katoo, aka Catherine Déziel, aka tiny_wings on LJ. You can click on the picture for a slightly larger image.



If you like this artwork, you should go over to her LJ and let her know. If you want something commissioned, she's great to work with, as I can attest.

After much discussion, careswen picked the initial concept and worked with Katoo throughout the process to make it happen. Although it is a single scene from a single story, I think it does an excellent job of expressing the flavor of the stories I lean toward as a writer. I'm also pleased with how recognizable the Minneapolis skyline is. And really, when are we ever going to have so much control over how the cover art looks again?

I have blurbs from fellow writers Adam Stemple (Singer of Souls), Jaye Lawrence (Kissing Frogs), and Hilary Moon Murphy (Run of the Fiery Horse) for the cover. There are a few logistics details to work out, but I'm hopeful that we will have finished book in hand in three or four more weeks.