Nelly Murariu @PixBeeDesign designed the cover of Leora’s Early Years, as well as the other Leora books. She also designed the interior and formatted the ebook.
Nelly designed the cover around a 1914 photo of newlyweds, Clabe and Leora Wilson. It was taken in front of his mother Georgia Wilson’s house in Panora, Iowa. The small house was built in 1900 and still stands today.
The current owner of the house asked if I knew whether anyone had died in the house. Well, not while Georgia Wilson lived there.
Lee Habeeb, founder and host of Our American Stories, graciously wrote the foreword for Leora’s Early Years. He asked how long I wanted it. I’ve not been a fan of long forewords, so suggested a page. Then I read the foreword to another book that took several pages, and I loved it. I quickly sent Lee a note, allowing him to make it as long as he liked! It’s a delightful introduction.
Robin Grunder shepherded this book through KDP publication with her own company, Legacy Press Books.
I am so delighted with this beautiful cover created by Nelly for Leora’s Early Years!
An excellent cover design.
Thanks, GP. Nelly is a gem!
It’s beautiful, Joy! 🥰
Thanks! I love Nelly’s work!
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I found myself flipping back to look at the cover photo as I read through the book. It’s a great photo!
A beautiful cover, Joy, and I love the backstory!
Thank you, Lauren!
Nelly has done such a great job with designing your book covers!
She’s a gem! Thanks, Liz.
That is a great cover, Joy. The picture is wonderful and the background with the American flag is fantastic.
Thank you, Tim. The flag theme began with Leora Letters, which is the family’s WWII story.
Nelly’s artistic prowess shines through on this engaging cover. The age of your great grandmother’s still-intact house is also impressive! 🙂
Thank you, Nancy!
It is an absolutely wonderful cover!!!
I’ve loved all four covers Nelly has created for the Leora books! Thank you, Linda!