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Hi Reader,

It is often said, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’
Yet the cover is one of the first things we look at when we want to buy a book. If you happen to buy a book in person, you may take it off the shelf, look at the cover, and turn it over to read the blurb on the back. Both will either convince you to make the purchase or not.

Walking through the final steps in preparation for printing, I was reminded that not only is the front cover of the book important, but the few words on the back cover that summarize the book’s content are incredibly crucial as well. No pressure, right?

This story touches on many themes, and I struggled to come up with a short but adequate summary that would include a hint of the themes enclosed in the book. Here’s what we came up with:

My story takes place on three continents with many countries, towns and homes in between. I wanted the cover to touch on the things I knew as constants wherever I have lived—God’s presence, the sunset, and a body of water. From the Caribbean Sea to the Mediterranean, from the Ganges to the Atlantic. He has been faithful and these elements have been steadfast reminders.

Cover artist, Megan Whitfield, beautifully captured the mystery and majesty of these constants in the cover of the book. I wanted to give you a first glance. Here it is!

What do you think?

Lastly, I would be remiss to not highlight the endorsers of my book who read it ahead of time and wrote extremely generous endorsements that will also be added to the cover.

As a subscriber, I will need your help as well once the book is available for sale in March. Reviews make a world of difference in keeping the book visible for those considering it. I've been learning a lot about the back end of what makes a book successful. I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into the cover.

Let me know what you think of it!

Candace Leon Author & Speaker

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