Double-the-Fun Cover Reveal

What could be more fun and exciting to book lovers (and authors) than a brand new cover revealed? Two brand new covers revealed, of course! That’s what I have for you today: the full covers of the two new books I’m releasing together at the end of the month. Yippee!

Leap of Faith and Leap of Hope are the first two novels of my new series called the Crossroads Collection – something I’ve been thinking about and working on for a long time. These are stories about turning points, possibilities, and out-of-this-world second chances. Each book will be complete in itself but connected to the others by theme and the Crossroads Center characters. I hope you’re able to read the book blurbs on the back covers. If not, pop on over to my blog using the Crossroads Collection link above to learn more.

You’ll probably notice that only one of these two (Leap of Hope) is actually a Jane Austen Fan Fiction piece, but I want to challenge you hard-core JAFF readers to expand your horizons a little and give Leap of Faith a chance too. (I’m hoping the hunky guy on the cover will convince you!)

So, without further ado, here they are! Be sure to let me know what you think.

 

Shannon Winslow

Shannon Winslow claims she was minding her own business – raising two sons and pursuing a very sensible career – when an ordinary trip to Costco about fifteen years ago changed her life. That was the day a copy of the ’95 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice fairly leapt off the shelf and into her oversized shopping cart. After watching the mini-series, Shannon was hopelessly hooked on the story, Colin Firth’s Darcy, and all things Jane Austen. One may guess what followed – compulsive reading, late-night trips to the library and video store, secret rendezvous with Mr. Darcy and Mr. Knightley. Finally, only one thing remained. Her dedication (or obsession, as it could more rightly be described) ultimately inspired her to begin writing her own stories a la Austen.

Here's what Shannon says about her unique approach to writing JAFF: "Since I’m just sappy enough to believe there’s only one true story for the characters I’ve grown to love (and Jane Austen wrote it), I amuse myself with adding onto rather than varying from canon - expanding on what Jane Austen gave us and filling in the blanks in the record with prequel, sequel, and supplemental views. What was Mr. Darcy doing all the time he’s absent from the page? What happened to Colonel Brandon in India? And how did our favorite couples fare after the wedding? Inquiring minds want to know, and I’m happy to deliver the answers!"

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    • Carol on February 9, 2017 at 12:45 am
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    Love the covers. The blurbs on the back book cover really sound interesting. Yes, I’ll take the guy on the cover.💕

    1. Glad you approve, Carol!

  2. They’re beautiful, Shannon!!
    Loved the story summaries — they both sound so intriguing!
    Congrats on these upcoming releases. Looking forward to reading 🙂 .

    1. I would be delighted if you would, Marilyn!

    • Deborah on February 9, 2017 at 1:48 am
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    I love the covers! The blurbs are excellent as are the story ideas. Love them.

    1. Thanks, Debbie!

  4. Best of luck in your new enterprise in sports-related romance, a very popular subgenre, and your newest JAFF endeavour, Shannon.

    1. Thanks, Suzan. Whatever else it is, a book written by me will always have romance!

    • Nathalie on February 9, 2017 at 3:32 am
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    They both look amazing and I am sure to read them once they are released 🙂

    1. I’m delighted to hear it, Nathalie!

    • Anji on February 9, 2017 at 4:13 am
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    The covers are lovely, Shannon, different to each other but the background design and font linking them works really well. Hopefully, the name of Shannon Winslow on the cover should be enough convince all the JAFF lovers here to try Leap of Faith as well as Leap of Hope. The guy on the front might act as an additional incentive!

    1. I’m glad you can see that they are connected by the common elements. I really enjoy being involved in the cover design process!

    • Anji on February 9, 2017 at 4:22 am
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    P.S. People should definitely hop over to Shannon’s blog and read the prologues to both books. They’ll definitely have you wanting to read more!

    1. Thanks, Anji!

  8. These both look and sound fantastic!

    1. Glad you think so, Anna!

    • Carole in Canada on February 9, 2017 at 10:11 am
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    Oh my! The covers are gorgeous and the book blurb on the back of the first one brought tears to my eyes! The second one sounds like so much fun too! Yes, anything with your name on it is definitely worth reading!

    1. *blushing* Kind of you to say so, Carole (the last especially), although I happen to agree with you about the covers being gorgeous. 😉

    • Betty Campbell Madden on February 9, 2017 at 11:10 am
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    Congratulations on you new “twins.” I like your theme for the series, Shannon, and believe others will as well. I’ll be eager to read them.

    1. Yay! I’m glad you’re intrigued, Betty. Thanks!

  11. Beautiful covers and intriguing concept too!

    1. Thanks for letting me know, Claudine!

    • Lynn Char on February 9, 2017 at 1:46 pm
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    Beautiful covers and intriguing book blurbs. They both sound like something I would definitely enjoy.

    1. I do hope so, Lynn! Thanks for your interest.

  13. Eye-catching covers and fascinating premise! You’ve definitely caught my interest. 😊

    1. That’s good to hear, Renee!

  14. The covers are both beautiful and fascinating as I am certain the books inside them shall be! You must be so excited, Shannon!!! Congratulations!!! 😀

    Warmly,
    Susanne 🙂

    1. I am, Susanne! It’s been a long time coming. Thank you for your kind words.

    • Sheila L. Majczan on February 9, 2017 at 4:27 pm
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    I have been pulling up many older and unread e-mails today. (When I have my nose in a book I tend to ignore e-mails and they pile up.) I did read the earlier posts about these books. They seem interesting, especially in the one with a second chance but with no promises! I am always up for JAFF but that may draw in outside that sub-genre. Thanks for the post and sharing.

    1. Excellent!

    • Debbie Blackman on February 18, 2017 at 12:37 pm
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    Beautiful covers. Can’t wait to read them. Do you know when they’ll be released? (Sorry. Can’t wait)

    1. Glad I checked back and found your comment, Debbie. Sorry for the delay with your answer. Barring any last-minute unforeseen complications, they will both be available in Kindle and paperback on the 28th, so not long to wait now!

        • Debbie Blackman on February 21, 2017 at 6:47 pm
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        That’s great. Thanks. Looking forward to them. Excited already. Loved your other books and can’t wait

        1. I appreciate your loyalty, Debbie!

            • Debbie Blackman on February 22, 2017 at 2:57 pm
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            Thank you. But it’s easy to be loyal when you have such lovely writing and I enjoy it so much

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