Cover Reveal for The Beastly Scheme

Here's what Casey #5 will look like

The new book has figured out its look. Hope you like it. This cover reveal means that—well, before we get to that, here’s what it doesn’t mean.

In the traditional children’s book industry, cover reveals happen on social media. The reveal means the Design & Marketing team employed by the author’s publisher has completed a cover the author is ecstatic about. Or at least one they will pretend to be happy with—since the author doesn’t get the final say. Furthermore, this type of cover reveal means the new book will be appearing in about a year, maybe.

Now this BEASTLY SCHEME cover reveal, arriving via email from yours truly, means something a little different. First, it means I’ve finished designing this sucker and it’s as good as I can make it. I made every little tweak and adjustment my heart desires. My kids are happy with it too. Second, as a Sylvan Spy subscriber, you’re the first to know—not TikTok or Twitter. Third, Casey Grimes #5, The Beastly Scheme is finished, polished, and on the way to the printer.

Yeah, it’s already out the door.

Instead of waiting a year, you’ll only have to wait a matter of weeks. In fact, next time you get a note from me, it will be to say Hey, the book is ready. This will be happening very soon. But in the meantime, here’s the cover.

Let me know what you think!