So today, my editor asked me to send her a description of Gin Blanco, the main character in my new Elemental Assassin series. Along with descriptions of the Pork Pit, the barbecue restaurant where Gin works, and some other big art elements in the book.

Why, you ask? Because it’s finally time for the artist to start working on the cover for Spider’s Bite, the first book in the series, coming in February 2010. Things are finally starting to happen, and the release date is creeping closer every day. Huzzah!

I’m especially excited about this because this is the first time I’ve been asked for input on one of my book covers. With the Bigtime books, my editor just sent me the cover and that was pretty much the end of it. Cover done. I didn’t really get any input.

Of course, I was thrilled with the first two cartoon covers for the Bigtime trade paperbacks. Although I have to say, I wasn’t crazy about the paperback covers for Karma Girl and Hot Mama. The one for Jinx was pretty cool. The others … not so much.

So today, I sent my editor about five pages of descriptions along with some Web site links and other info for Spider’s Bite. Will my ideas and info be used on the cover? I don’t know. But hey, at least they asked.

Of course, as soon as I get the cover, I’ll post it here on the blog, in my e-newsletter, and on the Web site. It will probably be a while, though. Maybe June or July. Anyway, I’m excited to see it, and I hope you guys are too! :ww: