A few months ago I shared the news that some of my Bantam Dell books would be available in digital formats in the UK and British Commonwealth. Rouge Romance, an imprint of Ebury Press, has done a nice job creating covers with a similar look. All of the Rouge covers are easy to recognize because of the wavy band on the front (rather than the spine). I think this is smart branding for the digital age.

I think that these covers look more contemporary than suspenseful. I like the setting details (beach, city, desert). If I had a complaint, it would be that some of the models are too light-skinned. I wasn’t asked for input on these, and I have little or no control over covers, but I’ve spoken up about this problem before. It’s more important to me than hair or eye color–getting skin tone right is a cultural issue.

I’ve just heard that Caught in the Act (my next release) will be added to the lineup, and that some Rouge Romances will be released in print, as well as digital.

Cheerio!