ABOUT
THE COVER FOR THE TRASH HAREM
Deciding what should be on a cover is always something
the author and/or the publisher must decide.
Since the title of my new Deputy Tempe Crabtree
mystery is The Trash Harem, yes, it does refer to trash containers, the
idea of one on the cover didn’t appeal.
One of the threads in the plot involves an old oak
tree on property belonging to the Pechanga Indians. If you’ve never heard of
this tribe of native people, they are located in the Temecula area (very southern
California) and own the very popular, Pechanga Resort and Casino.
The Great Oak, called Wi’aasal, is over one-thousand
years old making it the largest naturally grown, coastal live oak tree. The
huge trunk is over twenty-feet around, and the largest branches touch the
ground, and it is over one-hundred feet tall. This oak tree still produces
acorns.
The native people revere this oak tree whose canopy
sheltered many generations. It is legendary and holds spiritual significance.
At one time, the land this magnificent tree grew on
belonged to the author Erle Stanley Gardner. Both the tree and Gardner play
significant roles in this mystery.
The editor, Lorna Collins, and I felt a depiction of
this special oak tree would be the perfect choice for the cover—and Larry
Collins did a great job creating it.
Marilyn Meredith
Official Blurb for The Trash Harem:
Deputy Tempe Crabtree
has retired from her job in Bear Creek when friends, who once lived in Bear
Creek and attended Pastor Hutch’s church, ask her to visit them in Temecula.
The husband, Jonathan, is a suspect in what might be a murder case. The
retirement community includes many interesting characters, any of whom might
have had a better motive than Jonathan. There is also a connection to Earle
Stanley Gardner as well as the Pechanga Old Oak. What is a trash harem? You’ll
have to read the book to find out.
To purchase The Trash Harem
Marilyn Meredith’s Bio:
She is the author of over 40 published books including
the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series, and writing as F. M. Meredith, the
Rocky Bluff P.D. series. She’s a member of two chapters of Sisters in Crime and
the Public Safety Writers Association.
Webpage: http://fictionforyou.com/
Blog: https://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.meredith
Once again, Patricia, I do thank you for hosting me today.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Marilyn. I love your Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series.
DeleteGetting the right cover picture means a whole lot, I think. Cover and title are the first things that grab me. I've mentioned before the book The Trash Harem (love that title!)was sooo enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you, M.M. Gornell, so glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteLove the title and the cover! I just started the book, but until I get new glasses, it's going to be slow going. I'm enjoying it, regardless of vision. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marja. So glad to hear from you!
DeleteCongratulations on your new book, Marilyn. It looks really interesting. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Evelyn. Hope you'll enjoy The Trash Harem.
ReplyDeleteI adore the Tempe covers, and adding new ones is a real challenge. Larry wants them to reflect the artistic values of the existing ones. Of course, I'm biased, but this may be my favorite one of all. It could stand alone as a piece of art, and it captured the mood of the story (also one of my favorites).
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