Caroline Starr Rose

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A New Cover for Blue Birds

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As I write, sometimes an image for a book’s cover starts to form in my mind. Back in 2014, when my editor told me cover discussions for Blue Birds were underway, I took a moment to get on paper the idea I had in my head. It wasn’t meant as direction for illustrators Elena and Anna Balbusso, it was simply a chance for me to record what I had been picturing for months. I set the sketch aside, showing no one.

February BB sketch

I love how closely the Balbusso sisters’ vision aligned with mine. And I especially love the way a portion of the original cover has been used for the paperback version that released yesterday, a true echo of that sketch I drew two years ago.

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Filed Under: Blue Birds, historical fiction, publication

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  1. Faith Hough says

    January 6, 2016 at 7:22 am

    Wow, I love it! There’s something special about seeing just that detail.

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    • Caroline says

      January 6, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Me too.

      Reply
  2. Valerie Geary says

    January 6, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Oh! Beautiful! I love how this came full circle. And a perfect choice for the paperback.

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    • Caroline says

      January 6, 2016 at 10:43 am

      I’m so pleased with it. I owe you an email, by the way!

      Reply
  3. Vijaya says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Caroline, I love these connections. Such a lovely cover and I’m happy your vision was realized so beautifully. God bless you this New Year!

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      January 6, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      You too, Vijaya!

      Reply

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