The Book

It is said Southern Women are Steel Magnolias, and that is often the case. I decided to write a book about the strongest Magnolia I knew, a true Magnolia grandiflora - my mother. Like anyone, there were many sides to her. She was extremely complicated, to say the least. Her lifetime was full of love and loss, joy and hardship, downfalls and redemption, relapse and recovery. But through it all, there were some things she never lost sight of: always mind your manners, pay your Junior League dues, and don't forget to polish the silver. And when it was all over, I learned she was even more complicated than I thought. I loved her so, but like so many of us, never told her enough.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Cover

The next part of the process is the cover. There will two - one for the eBook and one for the paper back. A wonderful friend suggested that I use the Magnolia painting Mama did on the cover. While I think this is brilliant, it is a long story, but since it is in the room formerly known as my dining room, there is much stuff in front of it and I fear it would hard to get a decent picture of it. 

 My next thought was a picture of sterling silver and on a blue background - Tiffany blue. I would appreciate some thoughts on this idea or any other ideas you may have.

 I have engaged a professional, in the meantime, to see what they would produce, so we'll see what they come up with. Meanwhile, I still would like some input.

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