Book Cover Junkie Interviews Young Adult Fantasy Author Lee Mavin

 

Lee J Mavin is the author of 11 books. He is also a teacher and father. He has a Masters in Creative Writing and am solely focused on writing fiction (fantasy and horror) and poetry. He is now in collaboration the illustrator Karolina Piotrowski, a Polish artist who has brought many stories to life. He has worked and studied in China and Japan and studied with Dr Xiaohuan Zhao (a master of Chinese poetry) to complete his book Li Bai’s Shadow, at the University of Sydney. He has two children who are both avid readers, so he is always in the loop with trends in children’s fiction. He is married and lives in Sydney, where he teaches English.

His latest book is the YA fantasy, The Wars Between.

Visit his website at leejmavin.com. 

Connect with him on social media at:

╰┈➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.mavin.925/ 

╰┈➤ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mavin798 

╰┈➤ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5103759.Lee_J_Mavin

╰┈➤ TikTok ➜ https://www.tiktok.com/@leemavin4  

Tell us about your book! What inspired you to write it?

The Wars Between is a fantasy young adult novel that was inspired by the invasion of Ukraine. It is a novel about Outis Everrett and simple young poet, who journeys across the sea to bring change to the

world. In this world there are three main countries, one being a monarchy: Asalandia of which Outis is from. Another being Kastanair, a democratic country that has been at war with Asalandia for thousands of years. The other country is Syanthia, that is the centre of trade. They claim to be neutral in the ongoing wars and benefit from producing all the weapons for Asalandia and Kastanair. They also produce most of the meat. Gwenia Xiachung, a young girl who is determined to travel to Syanthia and stop all meat production as she is a vegan activist. On her way, she meets Outis and everything changes.

How did you choose the title for your book? Did it come to you right away, before you started writing it, or did it come later?

I was brainstorming some titles with my daughter and she came up with the title The Wars Between. The title came after the first draft.

Tell us about the cover design process. Did you have a basic idea of what your book cover would be like? 

The cover was designed my illustrator Karoline Piotrowski. I have been working with her on previous children's picture books. I thought she captures the essence of Gwenia and Outis well on the cover.

Who is your cover designer and how did you find him/her?

I found Karolina online as she is Polish. I am Australian so we are very far apart.

What has been the readers’ response to your cover?

All good so far. I think it is more appealing to young girls but I hope to gain more interest from boys and men too.

What tips would you give to authors who are looking for a cover designer?

Look on facebook, fiverr and over online platforms and ask for samples beforehand.

Anything else you’d like to say about your book?

I am very pleased with this book and am confident it will be a success. I feel the issues are relevant these days.

❀New Spiritual Self-Help Book Alert❀: The Faithful, The Fearful & The Foolish: Living for God in Troubled Times by Luke Uebelher

Title: The Faithful, The Fearful & The Foolish: Living for God in Troubled Times  
Author: Luke Uebelher
Publication Date: December 29, 2022
Pages: 124
Genre: Spiritual Self-Help

Here is a timely word for the Church of Jesus Christ, for those who have a true desire to know and to be pleasing to God. The parable of the talents, while not necessarily an easy word to hear, is a much-needed word for the Church today. Brother Luke has perfectly captured the word of Jesus in his exposition on the parable of our Lord. 

The Faithful, The Fearful & The Foolish: Living for God in Troubled Times is available at Amazon. 

Watch Luke Uebelher Talk About His Book

About the Author

In 2012, Luke Uebelher began serving and supporting the needs of sex-trafficking and domestic violence survivors by working in partnership with ministries that are led by trafficking and abuse survivors. Under the guidance and leadership of his pastors, his ministry expanded to also serving and supporting the needs of homeless Military Veterans, and ministries in the Philippines. Luke and his wife Maggie were married in 2018 and have a home in the Philippines. Luke travels between the United States and the Philippines for business and ministry services. 

Luke’s latest book is The Faithful, The Fearful & The Foolish: Living for God in Troubled Times.

Connect with him on social media at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Luke-UebelherDiamond-Fire-Transport-Missions-100077395525353/ 

Book Cover Junkie Interviews Memoir Author Marie McGaha

Marie McGaha is an award-winning writer whose work includes clean historical romances, Christian devotionals, and heartfelt children’s books. A storyteller at her core, she weaves faith, resilience, and gentle humor through every page she writes.

She makes her home in southeast Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, where life is anything but quiet. Her days are shared with four spoiled dogs, a crippled rooster with more attitude than feathers, a noisy guinea who believes it runs the place, a couple of flighty hens, and a watchful roo who keeps an eye on everything that moves. This lively little farm—equal parts sanctuary and circus—provides endless inspiration, companionship, and the kind of grounding only God’s creation can offer.

Whether she’s crafting a tender love story, guiding readers through Scripture, or bringing the Bible to life for children through animal characters, Marie writes with a voice shaped by faith, loss, healing, and the stubborn hope that refuses to let go. Her work reflects the heart of a woman who has walked through fire and come out carrying stories worth telling.

You can also join her for daily devotionals on YouTube at @HeReignsChurch, where she shares encouragement, Scripture, and the steady reminder that hope is still alive. You can contact her by email: church.hereigns@gmail.com. 

Marie’s latest book is Your Ghost: A Memoir of Love, Loss and the Echoes That Remain.

Visit her blog at authormariemcgaha.blogspot.com. 

Connect with her on social media at:

╰┈➤ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorMarieMcGaha

╰┈➤ LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/mariemcgaha 

Tell us about your book! What inspired you to write it?

My husband died in November 2021 and the past 4+ years have been the hardest of my life. I had 600 pages of rantings I’d written trying to cope with the pain, grief, and loss, so I edited them and my book was born.

How did you choose the title for your book? Did it come to you right away, before you started writing it, or did it come later?

Originally, I called it Your Ghost because I felt like a ghost haunting my own house. After a few edits, the subtitle came to me.

Tell us about the cover design process. Did you have a basic idea of what your book cover would be like? 

I knew I wanted my husband on the cover and as I looked through photos, I came to one that made sense. It was taken the winter of 2020, the last picture of when I was truly happy and everything was right with the world.

Who is your cover designer and how did you find him/her?

I designed this one.

What has been the readers’ response to your cover?

It’s been very positive and apparently, my husband is very appealing to women!

What tips would you give to authors who are looking for a cover designer?

My favorite cover artist is Val Muller. I’ve used her exceptional talent in the past and highly recommend her. She is also an author, so she gets how important the cover is to writers.

Anything else you’d like to say about your book?

Losing my husband is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I will never “get over” him and no other man could hold a candle to him. He is the best man I’ve ever known.