View the entire board here.
I'll continually add the covers of books written by my fellow 2013 debut YA and middle-grade novelists, as well as the works of seasoned authors and adult-fiction writers.
I love seeing next year's titles grouped together like this and comtemplating whether or not there are any cover trends for the coming year. Head over to the board, and then please come back to tell me what you think. So far, I've personally noticed the use of lights in several of the covers. The colors purple, green, white, and brown also seem popular.
Gorgeous, isn't it? The designer is Maria T. Middleton.
Thanks so much, Petra! I agree that all the covers are beautiful. I've heard through the grapevine that several January 2013 covers will debut in the coming weeks.
It looks like the "headless" trend is finished. It can work really well with certain books, but it's also fun to see full faces for 2013. I'm loving your board and will check back with it often.
Can't wait to see your cover for BLACKBIRDS!
You're right: we're seeing full heads and even entire bodies in these early-2013 releases! And, so far, less ball gowns, although that may change as more of the historical covers show up.
My historical protagonist never wears a ball gown (a quarantine in her city due to the Spanish influenza closes all public events), so I'm guessing there won't be any frilly dresses on mine...but we'll see.
I can't wait to see the cover for BRUISED!
How can I not love this post, Cat? Very cool. And Blackbirds will be gorgeous, I just know it!
Your DUALED cover is part of what makes the board so exciting and eye-catching, Elsie! I love the use of lights in your novel's artwork.
Thanks for your kind words about the Blackbirds cover. I'm really curious to see which part of my story the designer will highlight.
I love this! Cool idea to pin the 2013 covers on pinterest! Makes it easy to see everything in one place. Can't wait to see your cover!!!
Thanks, Ara! I was going to post some of the covers directly on this site, but I realized Pinterest would be so much easier .
You're welcome, Anita! I LOVE YOUR COVER! The designers at Amulet are amazing.