Hey, everyone! It’s been a long time coming (a lot longer than I planned or anticipated) but it’s time to reveal the cover for my upcoming release, House of Sorrow.
This short-story is a prequel to the first novel in the Legends of Madeira series, Cold Dark Night. You’ll hear more about it in the upcoming weeks but in the meantime…
Blurb:
Dream home or damned home?
Ruth Hazelton is over the moon when her husband Lee agrees the nineteenth-century Victorian in Madeira, New Mexico, is the perfect home for them. While he starts his new job as police chief, she sets about unpacking and decorating.
But it’s not long before Ruth needs more. She becomes a fixture in the community, making time for everyone, volunteering, hosting events—she’s every bit the social butterfly her husband is not. Through her friendships, she learns several former residents of her home met with untimely deaths. If she were superstitious, she might fear a curse, but such nonsense doesn’t faze her.
Until the unthinkable happens.
Now, as the end of Ruth’s life draws near, she must find a way to convey her message and stop the cycle to prevent anyone else from suffering in the house of sorrow.
Cover:
House of Sorrow is scheduled for release the latter part of March. I’ll share the exact date in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, if you didn’t see my post last fall sharing the musical playlist I made for the story, click here.
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I love the new cover, Joan. Great excerpt, I can’t wait to read this.
Thank you, Denise. I enjoyed writing this story and look forward to seeing it published.
Unusual and intriguing… I shall look out for this one, Joan…
Thank you so much! More about the release date coming soon!
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Thanks so much for the reblog, Jaye!
Fantastic cover, Joan. I love it and look forward to reading your latest/greatest. Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Gwen. I look forward to getting this one out there!
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Fantastic cover and blurb, Joan! I want to read this NOW!!! lols. Can’t wait until release day 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony! It’s been a long time coming. And thanks for the reblog!
It’s an awesome cover! I love the perspective and the angled light source.
Thank you, Priscilla!
Great cover, Joan! I love the porch swing and the lighting. Congratulations!
Thank you, Jill. That swing is a major plot setting.
Love this cover, Joan! And the story sounds fabulous. Can’t wait for the release. Best wishes to you!
Thanks, Staci. Would you believe this story is over five years in the making? It started as a 350-word blog post when you and I used to do First Friday Fiction on our blogs.
Some things are worth the wait, right? 🙂
In this case, I certainly hope so! 🙂
I love that cover, Joan. Shared it on Pinterest if it helps.
Thank you, Craig. I need to get back into posting to Pinterest. This is a good reminder.
The cover looks great, Joan, and the blurb is VERY enticing! Definitely want to read this one! 🙂 Best of luck with it! <3
Thank you so much, Marcia! More info on the release date to come.
The story sounds great, Joan. The cover looks terrific. Best wishes on the release. I’m happy to help with the launch when you are ready.
Thank you for the generous offer, John. Once I have the release date, I’ll be in contact with you.
Okay.😁
I love the cover. I can’t wait for the release.
Thank you, Michele!
Perfect cover to go along with the blurb, Joan – congrats!
Thank you, Teri!
YAY! I’m so excited for you, Joan. The cover is awesome and the blurb sounds fantastic. I so look forward to reading this!
Thanks, Mae. This one was a long time in coming.
Congratulations, Joan! The cover looks wonderful. 🙂
Thank you so much, Natalie!
Great cover, and an evil house? Love it! Good luck, Joan!
Thanks, Judi! Yep, there’s something a little “strange” about this house. 🙂
Congratulations, Joan!! I love the cover AND the music playlist you created.
Thank you so much, Jan!
This sounds very creepy and exciting, Joan. Congratulations.
Thanks, Robbie!
Wow, great blurb and that cover is AWESOME! Congrats, Joan 🙂
Thank you, Jacquie!