Shiny New Cover, and Other News

[jl_merrow]

I’m delighted to reveal the cover of my next novella, Trick of Time:

A lover from another time—or is he just fooling himself?

Ted’s still recovering from head injuries suffered in an appalling car accident that killed his husband, so it’s no wonder he doubts his own sanity when he steps through the door of the Criterion Theatre and finds himself in Victorian London with a beautiful rent boy.  Although their association starts with a sordid encounter, repeated visits have the two falling in love. But Ted misunderstands the exact conditions necessary for his trips through time—and for Jem, time is running out.

Due out in ebook from Carina 28th January 2013.

Not only does the cover include key elements from the story—the theatre curtain, the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus—it also goes uncannily well with the cover of another book I’ve got a story in…

 

 

 

 

 

And in other news: The sharp-eyed among you may have noticed that A Blast From the Past is no longer available to purchase. Come January, A Calling For Pleasure and A Wish Too Far will also be disappearing for a while. This is because in June 2013, new and re-edited editions of them—plus a completely new story about Lars and Rael, A Glutton For Punishment—are due to be published in a single, novel-length volume by Riptide Publishing.

I absolutely fell in love with Rael and Lars and would love to read more about them. JL Merrow has created two unforgettable characters everyone should have an opportunity to meet - Delane, Coffee Time Romance

I’m really excited about the new editions—and the new story, which has languished in the planning stage for far too long! 

Comments

[brenopa.livejournal.com]

Your covers just get better and better! Always a pleasure to see them in advance, thank,you.

[jl_merrow]

Thanks! I was very pleased with how Trick of Time's cover turned out, but I can't claim any credit myself! All down to the artist. :)

[brenopa.livejournal.com]

So, who is responsible for books with BAD BAD BAD covers? You must be doing something right.

I think the cover of Pressure Head represents a lovely progression towards excellence. Great photo, nice type-- no waxed headless gym bunnies.

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[rdafan7.livejournal.com]

PH is now one of my favorite covers and the funny thing was, when I first saw it I didn't like it!
While reading the story the cover just screamed "TOM" (in a good way) and now I absolutely adore it!

[stevie-carroll.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on such a smashing cover.

[jl_merrow]

Thank you - you may colour me chuffed! :)
(I believe that's a sort of reddish hue, much like the cover... *g*)

[rdafan7.livejournal.com]

I too love the "Trick of Time" cover! Any chance you will be releasing the story in PDF also? I do not own an e-reader and hate the way the conversion formats work. I can always send you a Paypal payment direct...

[jl_merrow]

I agree the conversion isn't always perfect - it's a bit disconcerting to get page numbers/book titles in the middle of a paragraph!

I'm afraid Carina only release books in epub, but there are a number of programs you can use to read epub files on your computer. I use the Sony Reader software, and have FB reader on my phone (it looks nice, but I've had difficulty working it out) but there are others: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/top-4-free-epub-reader-software/ (see the comments, as well)

I'm afraid selling you a copy of the book direct would (a)be unfair on the publisher, as I'd be cheating them out of their cut and (b)put me in breach of contract! >(

Hope you find an ereader program that suits you! :)