EXHALE Cover? I Haz One.
I’m taking the effin’ bull by the horns in 2012. This is MY year. I will leave a mark so big on this mofo, archaeologists in 3087 will be digging it up and puzzling over it for decades. “Who was this Kendall Grey?” they’ll say. “How did one indie underdog chick’s book rock the world so hard that it left a mile-wide hole in the middle of downtown New York?” Well, a fine-ass book cover is a good place to start.
As soon as I secured rights to the photo I wanted for my EXHALE cover, I turned things over to Claudia at Phat Puppy Art. I had a finished product by the end of the day. Have I told you how amazing Claudia is? Seriously awesome to work with. She’s made the publishing process so much easier and less stressful for me, especially after a seemingly endless series of setbacks.
Thank you again, Claudia. I love your work. I love working with you. Can’t wait to get started on the JUST BREATHE cover. :-)
I don’t want to get into the details of why this image is so perfect for EXHALE because it would give too much away, and you have no idea what the story’s about anyway. BUT…the water, fire, tattoos, colors — even the pose – speak volumes about where Gavin ends up when the final page is turned.
So, here it is. EXHALE. Photograph of Kern Johnston by Jemma Milanovic. Cover design by Claudia McKinney at Phat Puppy Art. I hope you love it as much as I do.
Tags: Book covers, Jemma Milanovic, Kern Johnston, Phat Puppy Art
Announcements, EXHALE | Kendall Grey January 4, 2012
30 Comments to “EXHALE Cover? I Haz One.”
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By Lynn Rush, January 4, 2012 @ 7:17 am
This cover freaking rocks!!!!!!!!! It’s perfect!!! Claudia is an awesome cover designer. Can’t wait for your books to rock this world, Kendall!!!!!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 7:31 am
Yes, yes, yes, and yes! Thanks for your support and friendship, Lynn! HUGS
By Juliana Haygert, January 4, 2012 @ 7:56 am
Wow, that’s so pretty!
I’m in awe!
Congrats!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:20 am
Thanks, Juliana! Glad you stopped by. :-)
By Carissa Elg, January 4, 2012 @ 8:25 am
This. Is. Wicked. COOL!!! Omg… so freakin’ proud of you, woman!! The image is amazing and the cover is beauteous! Congrats!
Now, get that damn book uploaded and rock the world hard!
Love ya!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:21 am
Thanks, Carissa! Gotta get that damn book edited before I do anything else. Hahaha! I’ve been messing around with INHALE all week, trying to get it ready for print. Takes a lot of time, but it’s fun learning how to do the formatting. I’m weird that way. :-)
By Ren Warom, January 4, 2012 @ 9:29 am
As beautiful, dream-like and evocative as the cover for Inhale. Seriously lovely :)
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:35 am
I agree! Wish I could make pretty pictures like this. Thanks, Ren. :-)
By Rachel Firasek, January 4, 2012 @ 9:29 am
omg! I absolutely love this one! It is totally perfect. I see every element at play here. Major congrats, woman! !!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:36 am
*Big smile* Thanks, Rachel. It definitely has it all, doesn’t it? :-)
By Amelia James, January 4, 2012 @ 10:44 am
Freakin’ awesome!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Thanks, Amelia! :-)
By Hildie McQueen, January 4, 2012 @ 10:58 am
Niiiice! It’s perfect.
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Thanks for checking it out, Hildie!
By Kara @ Great Imaginations, January 4, 2012 @ 11:51 am
It’s awesome. And it really blends perfectly with the Inhale cover. Congratulations!
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
I think so too. Gotta start looking for a Just Breathe image so Claudia can get that puppy done too. Woo hoo!
By Jenn Sommersby, January 4, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
GORGEOUS! I want to lick it. But reading it is probably better. Congrats, dear Kendall.
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
HAHAHAHA! I wonder if you can make flavored book covers. That would be freaking awesome. I’d like chocolate flavored. Or maybe TimTam or Vegemite flavor since Gavin’s Australian. :-)
By Alex Kesler, January 4, 2012 @ 4:20 pm
Beautiful! I just picked up Inhale on Amazon. Can’t wait to read it.
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 4:29 pm
OH NO! Don’t read that version of INHALE! I was just messing around on Amazon to see how difficult it would be to upload the book, and now I can’t get it unpublished! There are GOBS of formatting issues in the version I put up. I’ll send you a revised one as soon as it’s done. Sorry! Was hoping no one would find it. Hahaha!
Word of warning to others, if you see INHALE on Amazon, DON’T BUY IT! The formatting will make your head hurt!
By Ciara Knight, January 4, 2012 @ 5:01 pm
That is one amazing cover. Wow, that girl has some talent. Love the ocean at the top, it looks so real.
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
I agree! Claudia knows her stuff. Thanks, Ciara!
By Rebecca Zanetti, January 4, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
Awesome cover! The colors and movement are amazing. Congrats! :)
By Kendall Grey, January 4, 2012 @ 9:52 pm
Totally agree. The colors are awesome! Thanks for popping in, Rebecca!
By Just Another Day in Paradise, January 5, 2012 @ 8:23 am
Very nice.The cover alone should sell many copies.
By Andrea Thompson, January 5, 2012 @ 8:30 am
Kendall,
I am SO excited to see everything start to pull together for you!! I love the cover and I’m still hoping for a “special” edition for your biggest groupies (meaning me)! I can’t wait for the world to read your books.
Congrats!
By Mia Celeste, January 5, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Perfect. Exhale’s cover is absolutely perfect. Breathtaking.
By Dawn Chartier, January 5, 2012 @ 10:11 am
Wow! That is so pretty, Kendall…Congrats!
By Lisa Kessler, January 5, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
Looks awesome Kendall!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Lisa :)
By Renee, January 6, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
you already know this, but i will tell you again.. i am loving this cover!!! eeks!!