Steinbeck (Patreon)

Hello Pals

Just want to share a quick cover idea I had. I really love the way the title looks and I want to try to keep it. I also love how the chapter numbers came out. There's something about traced fonts that just does it for me.

I was inspired by the cover of this John Steinbeck short story collection that I just finished reading. I'm so glad I picked this up to read because it reminded me of just how immense an influence he is on my work in general, especially The Weight. All of his stories have an ominous undertone of impending violence that I think I tried to emulate in my book.

If you've never read Steinbeck I definitely recommend East of Eden (I had just finished reading this when I started The Weight. I stole the name Cal from it actually). It's incredible. Also The Red Pony is a novella and it is absolutely incredible and devastating. Also Cannery Row. Basically all of it is good. I just started reading "In Dubious Battle" which I've never read before.

Hope everyone's summer is starting out strong. What are some of your favorite books/authors?

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Melissa