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From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek

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Happy January Reader!

I am in the midst of finalizing the book cover for the CrossFall series.

I love the work my designer has done and can't wait to share it with you (within the next couple weeks!) But it's nerve wracking as I am trying to perfect it.

As a post-apocalyptic story with fantasy elements, CrossFall: The Remnant Rises is an epic adventure series that has taken years to encapsulate into the first story. So the cover needs to reflect not only Book 1 but the feeling of both HOPE and DANGER. I think we've hit that goal!

I hope you'll love the cover as much as I do.

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I hope you have a fantastic week.

God bless you!

Darlene

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