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A Subtle Grace Book Cover

January 24, 2013 by Ellen Gable Hrkach

Drum roll, please! Here’s the cover of my upcoming Catholic historical novel, A Subtle Grace:

A Subtle Grace is the sequel to my second novel, In Name Only:

Special thanks to my husband, James Hrkach, for the photography and design and to Kristina Waclawik (cover model).

What do you think?

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24 Responses

on January 24, 2013 at 9:41 am | Reply Rita

It’s beautiful! How exciting! I hope you love it, too.
on January 24, 2013 at 10:30 am | Reply Esther Mortensen

I love it. It carries the theme of its prequel. Can’t wait to actually read it!
on January 24, 2013 at 11:24 am | Reply Ellen Gable Hrkach

Thanks so much, Rita and Esther! Yes, Rita, I do love it! My husband is the photographer and designer…as always, he does a wonderful job!
on January 24, 2013 at 11:40 am | Reply melanie jean juneau

perfect- the light from the window feels like the grace of God shining on herenlightening her
on January 24, 2013 at 11:50 am | Reply Erin

It’s lovely, Ellie!
on January 24, 2013 at 12:05 pm | Reply Ellen Gable Hrkach

Thank you Melanie and Erin!
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on January 24, 2013 at 12:58 pm | Reply Michael Seagriff

Looks great! Can’t wait to read it!
on January 24, 2013 at 2:42 pm | Reply Barbara Hosbach

I love the way the light on the window blends with the white of her dress…it hints at how the flow of God’s grace touches us. Beautiful!
on January 24, 2013 at 3:10 pm | Reply Ellen Gable Hrkach

Thanks, Michael and Barbara!
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- on January 25, 2013 at 8:29 am | Reply Sally
  
  Very nice!
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on January 27, 2013 at 12:51 pm | Reply lioness

Lovely, pensive. Makes me want to know what she’s thinking.
on January 27, 2013 at 1:12 pm | Reply Ellen Gable Hrkach

Thank you, Sally and Joann! You’ll have to read the book to find out what she’s thinking!
on January 27, 2013 at 3:25 pm | Reply barbaraschoeneberger

I like the similarity it theme and image between the two book covers, especially because it is a sequel and the covers visually express this.
on January 27, 2013 at 5:34 pm | Reply Kathleen

Artwork is a great match.
on January 28, 2013 at 4:29 am | Reply Sue Elvis

Ellen,

I am so excited to think you have reached the book cover stage with your new novel. I love the cover! Not long and we will be enjoying your new novel!

God bless.
on January 28, 2013 at 12:38 pm | Reply Ellen Gable Hrkach

Thanks, Kate and Sue!
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