Monday, February 21, 2011

POSSESS Cover Revealed!

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I've teased it.

I've promised it.

And now it's here.

Behold, the cover for my YA horror/paranormal debut POSSESS!





OMG! *head explodes*

Here's the synopsis from Goodreads:

Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her overprotective mom, by the hunky son of the police officer who got her father killed, and by the eerie voices which she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Turns out the voices are demons--the Biblical kind, not the Buffy kind--and Bridget possesses the rare ability to banish them.

San Francisco's senior exorcist and his newly assigned partner from the Vatican enlist Bridget's help with increasingly bizarre and dangerous cases of demonic possession. But when one of Bridget's oldest friends turns up dead in a ritualistic sacrifice that mirrors her father's murder, Bridget realizes she can't trust anyone. An interview with her father's murderer reveals a link between Bridget and the Emim: a race of part-demons intent on raising their forefathers to the earth in human form. Now Bridget must unlock the secret to the Emim's plan before someone else close to her winds up dead, or worse--the human vessel for a Demon King.

POSSESS debuts August 23, 2011. AAAAA!!!!!

I couldn't be more in love with my cover. It perfectly captures both how I pictured Bridget and the dark, creepy tone of the book. I'm so lucky to have such an amazing design team at Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins. Guys, I owe you one!

Would love your feedback. Tell me what you think!!!

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Also, in other, even more exciting news, fellow YARebeller Leah Clifford's debut A TOUCH MORTAL hits the shelves today. I read it a few months ago and freaking LOVED IT. But don't take my word for it - order it yourself RIGHT-FREAKING-NOW! :D
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75 comments:

  1. Lindsay, TheBookVloggerFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Cool cover. Congrats!

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  2. Ashley GrahamFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Love it! Congrats!

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  3. Racquel JonesFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I literally gasped from how beautiful the cover is! XD I love it! XD

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    OMG! Such a gorgeous cover! I love the colors, and the shadows of the tree branches on her face are so cool/creepy!

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  5. Emily HainsworthFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    LOVE it, Gretchen! So creepily cool and enticing! Can't wait to put that beauty on my shelf! :D

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  6. JadeFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    HOW DID I MISS THIS BOOK??? Not only is it in my favourite genre, but it sounds utterly awesome.

    And the cover? ZOMG! Trees and creepiness and darkness! Love!!!

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  7. MattFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    SO. FREAKING. AWESOME! Seriously Gretchen, it looks incredible! It's creepy and dark yet tells a story all it's own! Can't wait to read Possess!

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  8. Jessica LoveFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Gorgeous cover!! Cool and creepy. Love it.

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  9. AndreaFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Um, that is AMAZING. Congrats!

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  10. stephanie kuehnFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    That is one beautiful cover!

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  11. Pam PhoFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    GORGEOUS! And lots of other adjectives.

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  12. Marissa BurtFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a striking cover! Congrats!

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  13. Sarah SkiltonFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    No wonder you love this cover; so eerie and eye-catching! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Lia KeyesFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    That is a kick-ass cover! Wow. I'd have to pick that up if I saw it on the shelves. Congratulations!

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  15. VeronicaFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful, Gretchen! Congratulations!

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  16. Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books)February 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    God this is so pretty!! I love it :D

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  17. JenniferFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    OMG I love this wicked cover. I'm adding it to my YA debut challenge list as we speak and blogging about too. So glad to see a little horror breaking into the YA genre.

    CONGRATS!!

    Jennifer @ Book Noise

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  18. K. Marie CriddleFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Gorgeous!! Congratulations and good on your fab creative team! Can't WAIT to read it...

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  19. GretchenFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    *dances*

    You guys are KICK ASS AWESOME!!!!

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  20. David P. KingFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I hopped over from Dragon Wrangler. Great job on getting published! Ever endeavor! :)

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  21. Zoë MarriottFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    It's an incredible cover, Gretchen - congratulations. The way the branches at first seem to be windblown hair, and then streams of blood, is really spooky and suggestive of the story. And the deep, cool blues are gorgeous. I'm so happy for you. I would *definitely* pick this up.

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  22. MaidenveilFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    the cover is beautiful! I'm looking forward to your book and already added it to my tbr list. :D

    Len @ Musings of a Reader Happy

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  23. HowLynnTimeFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Oh! That is sooooo Wowed Out Loud! Very cool

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  24. VeeFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Your cover is SO gorgeous, Gretchen!

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  25. JenWriterFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    It is a cover fit for a rockstar! :p

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  26. SusanFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    SO BEAUTIFUL!!! ACK! I can't WAIT to share it -- YAAAAY!

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  27. JuliannaFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Amazing cover Gretchen!!! Makes me want to run out and buy the book!!!

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  28. Catherine HoweFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Ooooooh. Pretttty. Both me and my bookshelf are looking forward to it!!

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  29. Samantha SottoFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    GORGEOUS! :)

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  30. Hilary GrahamFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    love it! congrats!

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  31. lisa and lauraFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    This is absolutely stunning. WOW.

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  32. Jill HathawayFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    YAYYYYYY!

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  33. iefghFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Congratulations! It's gorgeous! (And spooky.)

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  34. K.M. WaltonFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Congratulations, Gretchen. VERY exciting!

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  35. Lydia KangFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Wow Gretchen! It looks so great, spooky, mysterious...awesome!

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  36. Theresa MilsteinFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Just came over from Elana Johnson's blog. She was right - it's an amazing cover.

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  37. vic caswell February 22, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    gorgeous! love the creepiness!!! man! i need to scrape up some cash and order this!

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  38. Lacey J EdwardsFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    *squeeee!* It's gorgeous! Congrats!

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  39. Katie AndersonFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Gretchen!!!!!!! It is STUNNING!

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  40. Claire (Cem)February 22, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Wow really beautiful and kinda creepy, I love it!!

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  41. JoannaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    That cover is haunting! Congratulations.

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  42. Katie AshleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Whoo hoo! Scary, haunting, creepy, hopeful....it haz it all! You go girl!!! So excited for you!!!

    Can't wait to see this ARC arrive in my mailbox....BWHAHA, had to throw that out there!

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  43. Shana SilverFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    It's gorgeous, Gretchen!

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  44. Emilia PlaterFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    WOW!!! Congrats, Gretchen! :)

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  45. Shawntelle MadisonFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    So haunting! Yaaaaay!

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  46. Elana JohnsonFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Dude, it is GORGEOUS!! Congrats, Gretchen! August cannot come fast enough.

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  47. Kimberly SabatiniFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    AMAZING!!!!! The perfect mix of creepy and cool. Can't wait to read this. BTW-Monica BM can't stop talking about it!!!!! :o)

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  48. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    That is a GORGEOUS cover!!!! Congrats!

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  49. BrigitteFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    So pretty and mysterious!!
    And your character almost shares my name *o*
    Somehow, people always end up spelling my name like Bridget. ;)

    xoxo
    brimagination.blogspot.com

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Gretchen, that cover is ALL KINDS of awesome!! I love it! :-)

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  51. Denise JadenFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Captivating. Wow. Congratulations!

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  52. Jennie EnglundFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Haunting trailer -- wow!

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  53. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    OMG that's GORGEOUS!

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  54. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Absolutely love it. Congrats!!! I'm sure you're still in the clouds and rightly so.

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  55. Janet JohnsonFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    This is one spooky cover. Sounds like it really matches the book. Congratulations!

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  56. Tere KirklandFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Lovely, spooky cover! I love it!

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  57. Windy AphayrathFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Amazing cover! Eerie and beautiful.

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  58. FrancisFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I think this cover looks great! Congratulations! :)

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  59. CandiceFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful and haunting! I love it!

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  60. Amber LoughFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    It's amazing, and the book sounds fantastic as well!

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  61. DeborahFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Couldn't be more beautiful! Congratulations.

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  62. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I love it! I got ahead of myself and waxed poetic about your cover on Jill's blog. I just love the color palette; the blues and blacks and shades of darkness are wonderfully atmospheric.

    In a word: gorgeous.

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  63. Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Amazing cover!

    Congratulations Gretchen!

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love it! Especially the veininess of the trees.

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  65. Kristi The Book FaeryFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    FANTASTIC COVER!!!! I want this book! The cover alone speaks volumes.
    Can't wait to get my hands on it!

    Kristi
    The Book Faery

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  66. Bethany WigginsFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Wow! Chilling!

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  67. Jan O'Hara (Tartitude)February 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love this cover. Congrats. Nice to have a release date, too.

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  68. PerlaFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Awesome! Can't wait to read it:)

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  69. kathrynjankowskiFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Stunning!

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  70. Book FlameFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    wow that cover is amazing...I know what cover i'll be blogging about this week

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  71. YTFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I can't wait to read the book!

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  72. GretchenFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I'm totally overwhelmed by the amazing reaction my cover is getting. I owe the design team a round of cocktails!

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  73. DaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Pure awesomeness! Also I cannot wait to read this--there aren't many stories out there now about the Biblical kind of demons. Super excited to read this :)

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  74. Rita Monette, WriterMarch 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love your cover. Beautifully dark and mysterious. Can't wait to read it.

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  75. AngelaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Hey, I'm your 300th follower, do I get a prize??

    Just kidding. I loved your post on Elana's blog. Can't wait to get a copy of your book. :)

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