Y'all know I'm an editor by trade. For now, that's still the job that pays the bills, and I'm so excited to help promote a book by one of my first clients and our good bloggy friend Elle Strauss (link).
After being agented a while, Elle decided to take the leap into self-publishing, and now she's one of the Indelibles (link) and has a slew of amazing books for readers of all ages.
Her latest book, which I had the pleasure of editing, PERCEPTION is due out in September, and today I'm thrilled to take part in the cover reveal.
PERCEPTION is a young adult science fiction-romance, and I've got to tell you guys, it is awesome. It's one of those books that I had to remind myself I was working on. (I kept wanting to race ahead to see what would happen next. Good stuff!)
Here's the scoop:
Seventeen year old Zoe Vanderveen is a GAP—a genetically altered person. She lives in the security of a walled city on prime waterfront property alongside other equally beautiful people with extended life spans.
Her brother Liam is missing.
Noah Brody is a natural who lives on the outside. He leads protests against the GAPs and detests the widening chasm they've created between those who have and those who don’t. He doesn't like girls like Zoe, and he has good reason not to like her specifically.
Zoe’s carefree life takes a traumatic turn. She’s in trouble and it turns out Noah, the last guy on earth she should trust, is the only one who can help her.
After being agented a while, Elle decided to take the leap into self-publishing, and now she's one of the Indelibles (link) and has a slew of amazing books for readers of all ages.
Her latest book, which I had the pleasure of editing, PERCEPTION is due out in September, and today I'm thrilled to take part in the cover reveal.
PERCEPTION is a young adult science fiction-romance, and I've got to tell you guys, it is awesome. It's one of those books that I had to remind myself I was working on. (I kept wanting to race ahead to see what would happen next. Good stuff!)
Here's the scoop:
Her brother Liam is missing.
Noah Brody is a natural who lives on the outside. He leads protests against the GAPs and detests the widening chasm they've created between those who have and those who don’t. He doesn't like girls like Zoe, and he has good reason not to like her specifically.
Zoe’s carefree life takes a traumatic turn. She’s in trouble and it turns out Noah, the last guy on earth she should trust, is the only one who can help her.
PERCEPTION is a (SF/mystery/romance) Young Adult novel that takes place in the not too distant future in a world changed by climate extremes, natural disasters and impending wars, and where scientific breakthroughs cause class divisions—both financially and philosophically. It explores the clash between faith and science and how differences can separate us as enemies or ally us as friends. And in some cases, even in the midst of betrayal and personal crisis, there’s room to fall in love. This is the first book in a planned three-book series.
You can "like" Lee Strauss on facebook and mark PERCEPTION to read on Goodreads.
Lee Strauss is also known as Elle Strauss (for her lighter YA titles) You can find her at www.ellestraussbooks.com
PERCEPTION will be for sale on Amazon and at other e-retailer stores SEPTEMBER 12!
So keep your eyes out for this one, reader- and writer-friends! And have a great weekend~ <3
23 comments:
I love that goes with a masculine pseudonym for this harder sci-fi.
Great cover, really like the lightning esque strikes.
Ooooh! It looks kick-azz! (That's a literary term meaning a "stimulating and thought-provoking tale")
beautiful!
Yay! Love the cover, the book, and the author. And now the editor! LOVE ALL AROUND. :)
Sounds intriguing. I will look for it September. May sales skyrocket for you both!
All the best Elle!! Yay! Take care
x
This sounds very cool. :)
Best of luck to Elle!
Congrats to Lee! Will go like & tag & all that.
Thanks for featuring me, Leigh!
Congrats, Elle!!
And how did I miss that you are an editor, Leigh? Good to know!
LOL! Yes, Chris--it is both of those things. :D And Carolyn, I think you'll like it! It has a great mystery and very cool SF elements. :o)
I saw that cover on Elle's blog earlier, and it is really impressive. She'll garner plenty of book sales just from the cover alone! :)
Since I love all things YA, I will definitely check out Lee/Elle on Goodreads. :)
I've really enjoyed Elle's other books and I'm looking forward to this one too! :)
Love the cover! And the story sounds really great. Can't wait to read it. :)
I think you'll like it, Liz! I really enjoyed it in spite of the fact that I was "working," which can make pleasure-reading hard. :o) <3
Great news for Elle! Congratulations.
SO ECSTATIC FOR HER!!!!!!!
FAB cover :-D
Great cover and premise. Thank for the info. I wish Elle success!
Love the cover, it looks so vibrant!
Congrats to Elle! Tweeting.
Congrats Elle, and what an awesome cover!
Sounds like an interesting read... I will certainly look forward to it.
Post a Comment