Clif has a wonderful feel for graphic art, and to take his mind off the coronavirus, he decided to have fun with my YA fantasy novels, Maya and the Book of Everything and Library Lost, which are both part of my Great Library Series. In short, Clif pulp-O-fied them. What he came up with really tickled me—he did use a template—and I thought I’d share it for a little relief. When this is all over, I will have a framed copy for my office. Makes me smile just to look at it.
Coronavirus News from Maine
From Maine Public
Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order that adds new restrictions on non-essential businesses….this order turns last week’s recommendations into mandated closures for those… types of businesses beginning at 12:01 – midnight – Wednesday, and extending through April 8th. The order also extends the mandated closure of dine-in services by restaurants and bars until April 8th, while also prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people.
From Maine CDC
Maine’s number of cases of the coronavirus: 142
The News from All Over
From CNN
[T]he White House and Senate lawmakers reached a historic $2-trillion stimulus deal early this morning, amid growing coronavirus fears. The Senate will reconvene at noon to vote on the plan. Wall Street surged, Asian markets rallied and US stock futures pared losses on the news.
The Latest Numbers
Global Cases: 435,006
Global Deaths: 19,625
My own take: Anyone who thinks that government can never do any good should seriously rethink that position. Certainly, bad governments—authoritarian, incompetent, or corrupt—can do a lot of bad. But a well-run government led by people who truly care about the well being of everyone can do a lot of good. This stimulus deal is much needed and will help individuals and businesses weather this terrible storm. When the pandemic is over, I sincerely hope our country will change course and start providing more services to all the people, not just those at the top. Turns out there are far worse things than having a “nanny state.”
Notes From the Hinterland 
Great cover, Clif – it has a fun retro feel!
Thanks, Eliza! He did use a template, which I probably should have mentioned.
I love what Clif has done with the ‘Pulp-O-Mizer’ – you should definitely get a framed copy for your wall.
Yes, yes!
Always good to read your thoughts.
Thanks, Susan.
Clif does has a great sense for graphic art. This is terrific!
Still smiling when I look at it. Can’t wait to frame it and have it in my office.
A brilliant cover – well done to Clif 🙂 I too hope that governments will change their approach in the light of all that has happened.
Many thanks! We are a silly couple. 😉
So creative.
My heart goes with the poor and daily wage workers.
I hope mother Nature is looking at them.
Thanks, Rupali!
What a lovely gift from Clif! 😀
Thanks, Xenia!
What a lovely gift from Clif Laurie! 💜 xxx
Still making me smile. We are a very silly couple. 😉
Clif is a very talented artist. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh, thanks! So much fun.
I love the pulp-o-fied cover by Clif!
I agree, hopefully things will turn around for the better when this is all over.
Thanks, Lavinia. Hope, hope, hope!
What is so odd is that many of our MPs who most dislike the nanny state probably had nannies themselves when they were young.
Yup. And in this country, the upper class that gets coddled the most doesn’t want the rest of us to have their benefits.
Clif has done a good job on the cover of your book…nice gift!
Thanks! I do so love it. Makes me smile every time I see it.
What fun! He has a gift. Would love to see how many books he can render like that. War and Peace? Crime and Punishment? Pride and Prejudice? Jane Eyre? The possibilities are endless!
Now wouldn’t that be fun? A whole series of them.
Love the cover and how wonderful it has you smiling!
So much fun! And best of all, it really does capture the series.
Control of infectious disease was one of the great triumphs of 19th and 20th century government. Yet I hear people scoff at the idea that this could be an area of public competence. Sheesh, the ignorance is mind-numbing.
You bet! I have a hard time wrapping my mind around it.
Another wonderful deed by your wonderful librarian, Laurie. I hope you will take a photo of your mug and share it with us one of these days. 😊