Drum roll, please! The cover is done for my upcoming book Maya and the Book of Everything, and now I can share it. I’m not going to hold back—I am absolutely thrilled with how the cover looks. Really, if my creaky knees allowed, I’d be jumping for joy. Kudos to James T. Egan of Bookfly Design for doing such a great job and for being so good to work with.
Maya and the Book of Everything, a fantasy for readers twelve to adult, will be published in November 2016, and I will definitely keep you posted.
Here is a brief synopsis of the story:
In Maya and the Book of Everything, a not-so-ordinary girl comes into possession of an extraordinary book. The Book of Everything is sentient and, among other things, can provide facts about the past, present, and future. The book and Maya are being pursued by a group that wants to suppress facts and spread lies for its own gain.
Another group, called the League of Librarians, believes that facts do matter, and its mission is to protect the book. From the league, Maya learns about a place called the Great Library, which is where the Book of Everything came from.
In the course of the story, the Book of Everything takes Maya back in time, where she meets a boy named Andy. The book whisks Maya and Andy to another planet, where they become embroiled in a civil war. Will Maya be able to save the Book of Everything? Do facts really matter? And what, exactly, is the Great Library?
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Onward and upward!
Notes From the Hinterland 
I am just so in love with this cover!! It’s just fabulous! Yay yay yay!!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Shannon! Me, too.
This is wonderful news! And you’re SO right to be excited about the cover. I agree that it is sensational. Best of success. Can’t wait to read it. XOXOXOOXOX
Thanks, Burni!
Well, I can’t jump up and down either but I can holler Wahoo! The cover is beautiful. Can’t wait to hear more about the process. Exciting times in Maine. 🙂
Judy, thanks so much. Even though we can’t jump up and down, we can still holler.
Oh, oh, oh! Such a wonderful cover! The main title font is magical – set on a curve lie that is perfect! Love the curls and lines that outline the whole thing- LOVE how her face and arms are lit up with the light. And your name looks mighty fine, too!
And the synopsis is awesome – I had to laugh at the “League of Librarians” they’re always up to something, those librarians.
I’m so excited for you, Laurie! I know what it takes to write and edit a book and I admire your success.
Jodie, many, many thanks for the kind words. And, yes, those librarians are always up to something 😉
What a Cover! Wowie! So excited for you, it going to be a fun journey. Can’t wait to read the book it sounds so mysteries. Keep me updated!
Thanks, Dawna. I will certainly keep you updated.
A beautiful cover, well done to all the team! :o)
Many thanks!
It’s stunning, Laurie. And, it creates an intriguing air. The readers will be eager to open it up and start reading. I certainly will!
Thanks, Cheryl. Such a great description of the cover.
What a captivating cover. It has an air of mystery and magic about it, and I love how the book illuminates the darkness. Congrats! You must be thrilled. 🙂
Thanks so much, Carina. I love your description of the cover.
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Jill!
Very exciting – I LOVE the cover and can’t wait to read about Maya’s adventures! Onward and upward! 🙂
Thanks, Eliza!
Your synopsis left me wanting to start reading the book today. Excitement shines from the cover design and Maya looks like someone I’d like to know better. November is not my favorite month of the year, but now it just might be.
Beth, what kind words! Thanks so much!
What a brilliant cover!!! its lovely and exciting…I cannot wait for your book! xo Johanna
Thanks, Johanna!
Well Laurie, you know I love it! (full disclosure…I had a sneak peek at the cover) So excited for you and to read the book now. It’s really here!! Yippie,Ki, Yay!!
Thanks so much, Judy!
Great cover, and sounds like a wonderful story.
Thanks, Jason!