Sorry to be late…
This month was kind of hectic. I had sales conference, RT and pneumonia and as a result didn’t submit my blog when I was supposed to. I have a fun way to make up for my lapse, I believe.
Kris Noble, who does all the Brava covers and indeed all the trade paperback covers at Kensington, let me come with her to a photo shoot for the next three Jill Shalvis Brava books. We were there from 10 until about 5 and the amount of work the models, and photographer and stylist did was staggering. I learned so much about the opportunities the art director has when you shoot a cover as opposed to the challenges presented when the only option is stock art. The models were so professional and personable. But watching Kris in action was the high point. She and the photographer have worked together for some time and their rapport was evident.
So for you amusement, here is a picture of someone with the model for Cam Wilder, hero of Jill’s first book in this new series.
I like to call this photo Bess Truman and Jesse.
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that is very cute, he is cute. that is cool, very lucky
Lucky you!
OMG… I LOVE this!!
Well, CRAP, Kate! Is this a serious career move? Does it mean you’re going to quit the editing gig? Sheesh, I sure hope not–Kensington would be utterly lost without you.
PLEASE, reconsider, okay?
Pretty cover.
What luck! That’s definitely one for the keeper shelf.
Yes, Kate. I have been recruited to be the face of AARP romances.
Kate
Too funny. Thanx for a much needed chuckle.
That looked like a ton of fun! Is he single…?
Too cool!! And hey, an new career path has just opened up in case the editing gig doesn’t work out.
Sorry about the pneumonia; hope you’re feeling better!!
Is the cover of Sports Illustrated next?
Charlotte Mede
LOL, Kate! How many women would KILL to be in this picture? You should make it into your Christmas card this year
Leigh Court
What a month! Sorry about the pneumonia, but what fun at the photo shoot. I’ve always wanted to go to one of those. It is seriously on my list of things to do before I die. The cover is GREAT and the “Title” proven out yet again by your wit. LOL AARP cover model, indeed!
Hugs,
Lucy
So sorry to hear about the pneumonia, Kate.
But man, when you you bounce back you do it with style and wit! Seducutive wit, that is. Priceless. Although, he’s looking mighty pleased. Hey… are you touching his tush? 
Kate, with his smile–and your wit!–I think he’s perfect for you.
(Hope the pneumonia is history . . . take care)
Beth C. I touched nothing. Beth M. I didn’t ask. But he had lovely manners.
May I just point out that Kris came up with the copy, not yours truly.
Charlotte, that is just evil. More likely Liver Spots Illustrated.
Joy and Lucy, it was fun, I gotta admit.
Kate
I vote this Cover of the Year!
Hope you’re feeling better, Kate.
Kate – I never know what you’ll be up to next! But this takes the proverbial cake!
Brava to you for your “oh so cute” Brava cover.
Janice Maynard
I like this! And the title! You look great. *G*
Hi Kate! If he had an older brother you could toss him my way.
Or toss him any way you wanted.
Definitely belongs on a poster, at least.
Pneumonia has a way of sneaking back…so continue to take care!
Kate, you are a role model for us all! I think many of us would trade places in a heartbeat. I’m picturing more of a clinch cover next time around though.
Hopefully you’re feeling better and back to finding those wonderful Brava authors I love so much. Any news you can share?
How FUN! Thanks for sharing this!
Oh this is so cute! I bet it was a lot of fun
Oh, Kate, LOVE the cover. Though I do think you could’ve exposed a little more cleavage for the shot
Look at you!!! I love it..
Hope you are doing better, take it easy..
I’m disappointed, Kate. Couldn’t you get him to take his shirts off for the shot? Did you even TRY?
And do take care of yourself, okay?
Love it, Kate! You lucky woman….
And sorry about the pneumonia. Take it easy for the next few weeks, okay?
Now is that smokin’ hot or what? Can I have a signed cover flat please?
Yikes on the pneumonia! Hope you’re feeling better.
Jenny, Heaven forfend!
Ann, I am so sorry. It’s supposed to be winter when this book takes place and he is outdoors. The shirtless thing in the Sierra Nevada mountains didn’t seem prudent.
Jaci, I will invite you the the Cannes premiere of HER SEDUCTIVE WIT, the movie. I will be played by Britney and Jesse will be played by Dick Cheney.
Kate
Okay. Thanks to the Cheney comment, I now have coffee dots all over my pretty flat mac screen.
Priceless cover, as is the wit.
Bon Jovi, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kate Duffy — AARP never had it so good.
I know these things. I’m now a card carrying member and gleefully take advantage of each and every possible discount. Here’s hoping there’s an AARP discount at the bar in the RWA Conf. Hotel in San Fran.
Seriously, Kate. (Or as seriously as I get). Pneumonia — Not Good. Hope you’re feeling better. Cover model shoot with hot guy — Excellent!
Your seductive wit — Priceless.
hope you are feeling better. This would have cured me…
You need to make this your business cards. LOL
Fun…I am so jealous
Oh, Judy’s right. This absolutely HAS to be on your business cards!
An AARP discount at the bar? Mary, you are a genius!
I’ll have the Metamucil martini. What larks.
Kate
i wantd to send my thoughts are with author diane castell and family for their loss.
Kate–your Mona Lisa smile leaves me wondering what really happened at the studio that day…