The Full Cover for THE CURE FOR DREAMING

On Tuesday night, Jaime Arnold at Two Chicks on Books graciously posted the exclusive cover reveal for my newest novel, The Cure for Dreaming, coming October 14, 2014, from Amulet Books/Abrams. To enter my international ARC giveaway, and learn about the hidden surprises in the cover, head to www.twochicksonbooks.com.

And here it is, the full cover for The Cure for Dreaming, designed by the talented Maria T. Middleton at Abrams:

The synopsis:

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.

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The Cover Reveal for THE CURE FOR DREAMING!

It's here!!!! Today is the cover reveal day for my October 2014 novel, The Cure for Dreaming!

Jaime Arnold at Two Chicks on Books is graciously hosting the reveal and a giveaway for an advance reading copy. To travel over to her site and see the full cover, please click on this teaser image:

If that doesn't work, head directly to www.twochicksonbooks.com.

The full synopsis for The Cure for Dreaming:

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women. Winters breathes new life into history once again with an atmospheric, vividly real story, including archival photos and art from the period throughout.

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The Cover for the Paperback Edition!

The paperback edition of In the Shadow of Blackbirds is coming October 7, 2014, from Amulet Paperbacks, and I'm now able to share its cover. Granted, the cover isn't dramatically different from that of the hardcover edition. In the paperback version, the cover model portraying Mary Shelley Black is now front and center, the title and my name are larger and brighter (they match the color of the cool antique chair!), and that lovely Morris Award Finalist seal has been incorporated into the artwork. The spookiness of the original design is all still wonderfully in place, and I'm extremely happy with the revised look. Here it is . . .

The two covers side by side (left, hardcover; right, paperback):

Bonus feature: The paperback will include a sample chapter from my upcoming novel, The Cure for Dreaming.

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Coming Thursday, April 17, 2014:

The cover reveal for The Cure for Dreaming!

Fourth Tiny Teaser for THE CURE FOR DREAMING

The cover reveal for The Cure for Dreaming is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, just ten days away! Jaime Arnold at Two Chicks on Books has graciously agreed to host the reveal at her site.

Here is your fourth and final pre-cover-reveal teaser from the book, a short excerpt from Chapter One that may provide a hint about what you'll find on the cover . . .

He spoke again to the audience, calling up “strong male volunteers.” Firm hands lifted me into the air, beneath my shoulders and legs. I rose up high, my arms glued to my sides, and settled across two bars, one behind my neck and the other below my ankles.

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