THE TRANSFORMATION OF A BOOK ~ Bonnie Engstrom ~ Giveaway

The Transformation of a Book

Guest Post

By Bonnie Engstrom

I’ve tried to think of a different word, one that isn’t based on molecular biology as one dictionary says. But, come to think about it, isn’t love biological? Another definition states transformation is change in form, appearance, nature, or character. That’s more like it.

Another definition is “. . . the act or process of transforming.” It was a process, definitely.

Poor A Cup of Love was desperate for a transformation. It was my third book, a story I was very happy with. The characters had depth. Their struggle had tension. The setting was perfect for two people to meet by accident, fall in love, then have conflict – well, fight.

So why didn’t it sell? Not one single sale, and after two other books that sold quite well. It did have two very nice reviews, but those were from my loyal street team, members who received free copies, but with no obligation to post glowing reviews. Just honest ones.

My publisher and I were frustrated. Well, I was. She wasn’t as much since I’d written numerous books following A Cup of Love. Still, she was open to suggestion when I asked to have a total redo of cover and title. We worked together and came up with three options. I asked for opinions on my Facebook author page. My followers love to vote on just about anything, and they did.

What a response! They were very opinionated. One commenter, Wilma, nailed it by suggesting to put the tag line from cover option #1 on cover option #3. Your blog host, Peg Phifer, made the first comment that made a difference ~ “I like the 3rd cover best. It's warmer and more intimate. Oh, and I adore the little red gingham heart pillows. ♥”

Thanks to Wilma and Peg the book made a transformation. It’s a cover I love that represents love and intimacy. Just what I wanted. Nope, not going to show you the old cover. Just the new one. Please share what you think.

Oh, forgot to say . . . the story is exactly the same. Didn’t change a thing. It’s a story of love, anger, guilt and triumph. And a few Danish pastries. I hope you enjoy it. It’s on sale in eBook this week only for 99 cents. And the print book, mailed right to your home, is a bargain at $6.74.

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Here’s a preview:

The cooking class was to be a respite for Jillian from her stressful job as a high school guidance counselor. Was meeting co-student Erik who carried a baggage of guilt for his parents’ murder and his unique way of witnessing an invitation to emotional disaster? Caught between “friendship” with Erik and her politically incorrect support of Josh, a Muslim student turned Christian, Jillie almost lost her faith in love.

Giveaway:

I planned to give away a signed print copy, but my daughter won’t let me leave my house to go to the P.O. until the “stay in place” is lifted. If the winner is willing to wait, I will be happy to send it to that person “whenever.” If the winner wants an eBook copy, I can do that right away.

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below with your name and contact information (so we can reach you if you're the winner) This giveaway will run for one week from today, on Aprril 8, at Midnight, CDT.

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