I received a great Valentine gift from my editor, the cover of my August release, Sex and the Psychic Witch. I’m so excited I have to show it to you. We’re going for a new look with the triplets. What do you think?
Isn’t it great?
I’ve also been meaning to write the blurb, so I figured that today, since I’m showing you my cover, I’d write what I call "The Story of the Story" for my website. Here it is:
As the buyer for the family vintage clothing and curio shop, Harmony Cartwright has the ability to read objects and learn things about their former owners—even their deepest darkest secrets. Now, a Celtic ring depicting a man’s empty embrace has led her to Paxton castle on the coast of Salem, Massachusetts.
A triplet and a witch, Harmony brings a sense of peace to everyone in her sphere. Though her sisters try to talk her out of going to the castle, she believes that going is a psychic mandate from the universe.
King Paxton has inherited a haunted money-pit of a castle. He must get rid of it before he’s cursed with the same bad luck that has plagued generations of his family, but out of nowhere, a leggy blonde walks in, calms his disgruntled construction crew, and quiets his wailing ghost. Harmony could be the answer to his problems, or the worst distraction he’s ever encountered. He’s never been so attracted, but he’s made enough mistakes in his life. He can be strong. He offers her a job at the castle. She can search for vintage clothes, and he can get the castle restored and sold quickly and in peace.
King is Harmony’s psychic pot of gold. Because the ancient castle is his–heck, he was born there–she can read him. She knows he feels the same dizzying attraction for her that she does for him. She knows exactly what he wants to do with her–very sexy–but he’s fighting his inclinations. Bummer.
While Harmony tries to fulfill her psychic mandate, she battles a powerful entity, uncovers its past, and acts out King’s fantasies . . . until they’re acting them out together while fighting their emotions and the ghost . . . in and out of bed.
Help and hindrance comes in the forms of Celtic myths, triplet spells and rituals, unexpected family ties, and a psycho cat and her kittens. In the final magical battle, will Harmony win King his castle, or is Gussie the ghost witch stronger even than the power of love?
My husband said that men would like that cover but what would women think of it? What do you think? Would you buy a book with that cover? And if not, why?
Happily Valentine’s Day, by the way. If you’re in New England, catch me in a Valentine segment on the 6 o’clock news, Monday Feb 12th on channel 6. Also, I’ll be signing my books at the Bellingham Massachusetts Barnes & Noble from 2 to 4 this Saturday, Feb 10th. Check my website for details.
Annette
Awesome cover Annette! They’re making the witches a tad bit sexy now, it looks!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Heather — February 9, 2007 @ 9:32 am
Glad you like it Heather.
Comment by Annette Blair — February 9, 2007 @ 11:50 pm
Annette,
Your new cover is fabulous! I will definitely buy the book. I can’t wait to see you on the news!
Comment by Melissa — February 10, 2007 @ 11:15 am
Oh wow, Annette! I LOVE the cover! Sexy and fun!
Comment by Alyssa Brooks — February 10, 2007 @ 2:46 pm
Read your first book the Kitchen Witch and really enjoyed it. So I am looking forward to reading this one.
By the way the new cover is really great.
Comment by Joyce — February 10, 2007 @ 5:49 pm
The cover’s great, Annette! Love it!
Comment by Yasmine — February 10, 2007 @ 7:49 pm
Hi Annette!
Your cover is a real winner. Wonderful blend of elements and your model looks like Angelina Jolie - a fave with men and women for sure. I hope you had a great signing over the weekend. I wish I could see your television appearance Monday. If a digital version makes it on the Web, let us all know where we can tune in digitally!
Luv,
Cleo
Comment by Cleo — February 11, 2007 @ 3:44 pm
I really like it!!!
Comment by Jennifer Y. — February 11, 2007 @ 4:44 pm
I love the cover Annette,especially the purple of her dress,its a real sexy color.
Comment by danette — February 15, 2007 @ 4:25 am
I adore your cover!
Comment by Saskia Walker — February 18, 2007 @ 8:36 am
Ladies you asked for a digital version of my television appearance and I found it. You can see the segment here: http://www.abc6.com/onset?station=wlne&id=24397&template=breakout_featurevideo.shtml&dateformat=%25M+%25e,%25Y
I always hate what I look like in pictures and I hate what I look like on TV even worse, but it’s free promo and they did get a good shot of my books and my name.
Comment by Annette Blair — February 19, 2007 @ 5:27 pm