After a gestation period of 13 months, this week finally saw the unveiling of the long awaited cover to The Making of Gabriel Davenport!
I couldn’t be more pleased with the result, *hand drawn* by the very talented Maria Elena Maxwell. From the very beginning I wanted broken wings, to highlight Gabriel’s struggle. I wanted different shades of light to symbolise the fine line between darkness and light, and that blurred line inbetween where things hover in a lost place. And I wanted simplicity.
The font I am in love with! From the arched A and the gothic T to the whole feel of the letters – they whisper of the happenings on that one night, where one secret threatens to destroy everything Gabriel holds dear, including his fragile hold on reality.
beverley lee writes 
I love, love, love the cover. Beverley, it’s so brilliant, minimalistic but with so much on, it swells with meaning. The font is absolutely amazing. 😀
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Thanks so much, Aura! I’ve had an amazing response to it, I’m thrilled 😀 Now that it’s up on Goodreads as a tbr, it’s all feeling *very* real!
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Aha, added it to my to-read list. Awesome. 😀
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You. Are a pure treasure 💜 thank you so much! x
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This is phenomenal. I cannot wait to read this. “One night. One secret.” Sold! Great work, Beverly. You have a fan here in Virginia-U.S.A.
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Thank you so much, Nina! I couldn’t have got where I am now without the support from wonderful writers like you 🙂 so looking forward to sharing with you!
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Everything about this much-anticipated book – words, artwork, design, website – is clearly done with heart as well as style. A magnetic combination. Well done, Bev, on being true to yourself, and to Gabriel.
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Thank you so much, Jenny! Your words are always so supportive And you get where I’m coming from – all of it 💜
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Just beautiful Beverley. Is there a teeny tiny spot of blood too? I cannot wait to read The Making Of Gabriel Davenport.
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There is, indeed, a tiny spot of blood 😀 Thanks so much for being part of my little book dream, Nadia!
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Ditto to you Bev x
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The cover is simply splendid! The drawing, the colours, the font, the words. This is a cover I get drawn to. Very professional. The cover of a best-seller. 😀
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Thank you, dear Agnete 💜 for your words, your support and your belief in my dream!
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What a stunning cover! Such a beautiful font. I enjoyed reading through several of your blog posts tonight! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Nicole 🙂 I really appreciate you stopping by and reading!
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This cover is amazing. That little red spot has me wondering and making me love it more. I’m waiting for this book to be part of my personal library.
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Thank you, dear Sarah 🙂 Your words and support are much appreciated, and I can’t wait to share (then you’ll see what the blood spot is all about!)
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