Can someone warn 2014, first-time book blogger Marie that, 10 years later, she will write this blog post?
I’m going to go cry for a little while, if you’ll excuse me.
I’m ecstatic, overwhelmed and kind of tearing up just writing this post, so I think I’ll keep this intro short. In case you missed it, I announced that I was going down the self-publishing road back in February on the blog. It’s been long months of work, of stress, of excitement, overwhelm and a lot more emotions I can’t even describe.
I’m thrilled to say that I can now share one of the most exciting parts of it all: THE BOOK COVER.
But that’s not all.
I can also share the RELEASE DATE.
And the preorder links.
Like, you can order my book, friends. That’s…there’s no word to express what I’m feeling right now, so I’ll stop right here and let you all see it!!
📕 Us Against the Likes: Book Cover Reveal!
Book Cover Design by the incredibly talented Ink and Laurel.
I’m in awe of my cover illustrator, really. I kind of had an idea of what I wanted the cover to convey and I’m so thrilled with the final result. It just reflect the book so much, the sisters, the social media part, the likes with these little hearts, these bold colors. I hope you like it as much as I do!
About Us Against the Likes:
An (anxious) travel influencer, a sister (first and forever), a (hopefully) future award winner.
Against her mother’s wishes, Abby Martins drops out of university to follow her dream: share her travel stories with the world.
With over 90 000 followers and her sister’s help, a talented photographer and her forever best friend, Abby’s thriving on this new path. She’s managing her anxiety (for the most part) and she’s (almost) making a living out of her passion.
Winning a prestigious travel influencer award might just be the thing to push her off that ledge.
Desperate to prove herself, Abby steps out of her comfort zone. From Scotland to Italy, from unexpected influencer trips to thrilling collaborations, Abby stretches herself and her own mental health thin for the likes.But what, and most importantly, who, will she risk to lose on her way?
Us Against The Likes is a heartwarming college-aged YA book about how social media shapes us – and changes us. Perfect for fans of Amelia Diane Coombs and Kara McDowell.
🎁 Preorder Us Against the Likes & get gifts!
I’m thrilled to finally share the official release date with you all:
US AGAINST THE LIKES releases on October, 20th, 2024!
I’m thrilled to let you all know that my book will both release as an ebook and as a paperback, and should be available for you on all major retailers to order.
If you’re eager to get your hands on a copy first… well. Let me pause here for a sec because I kind of want to cry, just thinking about this.
I’m thrilled to announce that my book is already available for you to PREORDER, if you’d like!
Preorder campaign
Ever since I announced I was going to self-publish my book…Well, I’ve been drowning in warm comments, support and overall kindness from you all and I’m so grateful. Your enthusiasm makes me want to bawl like a baby, like, really.
I really wanted to set up a small preorder campaign for those of you wanting to support the book right now, so… here goes! If you choose to preorder my book, you will get these lovely little gifts*:
- A signed book plate,
- A note card, personalised by hand to your name with a little note from me!
Obviously, note that this image isn’t to scale. The signed book plate will go perfectly into your paperback copy, and the note card is approximately the size of a postcard, perfect to use as a bookmark!
To ask for your gifts, all you have to do is preorder the book wherever you usually like to buy books and fill out the form below.
Okay, woah, now that’s done.
Alright, I’m going to go cry.
Okay tell me anything, everything, I hope you’re excited for this – and if you’re not, well no hard feelings, no book’s for everyone. I’m just, hi. thank you for reading!!
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This cover is so beautiful, big congratulations to you girlie 🎊🎊
Ahh thank you so, so much!! <3 <3
Eeeek I’m so excited!! So proud of you <3
THANK YOU ahh so grateful for all you’ve done and all of your support <3 <3
Ahh this is so exciting!!! It looks great!!! 😀 Congratulation!!!!
Ahhh thank you so much!! 🥰🥰
AHHHHHHHHHHHH I’m so excited for you, Marie!! I’m so stoked for the cover (it’s stunning and perfect!) and your release date and your amazing preorder campaign, how exciting!! You’re so close to your book being out in the world. AH!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicole thank you so, so, so much!!! Debut buddies!!! 🥰🥰
Debut buddies!!!!!! 🥰
YAY I love this so much 🥰🥰
How exciting, Marie!!! Sounds fantastic!
Oh thank you, Sam, this means so much! 🥰
My posts gets out tomorrow! So happy for you ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for spreading the word!! You’re the best! 🥰🥰
I’m SO hyped for your book Marie!! The cover is absolutely stunning, I am in love with the colours and the way it all comes together. I fear I may have to reorganise my shelves to find a spot to display it cover out so I can show it off to everyone who visits me. Congrats on this huge milestone and one step closer to us readers getting to hold the final version of this book in our hands so very soon!!💜✨
Ahhh Lay thank you so much, this means so much, appreciate your support SO much 😭 you’re the best!!
Ah… this is the best! 🎊 The cover is amazing and I am so happy for you ❤️ Congrats!
Thank you Sophie!!! 😭
Love the cover. It’s beautiful 😍 congratulations, Marie!
Thank you so much!! 🥰
WOOHOO!!! Major excitement!! It’s gorgeous, Marie! I can’t wait to have a copy in my hands! 💖
Ahhh thank you, you’re too kind!! 🥰
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Ahhhh, the cover is so gorgeous!! 🤩😍🤩 I think that “drawn” style of contemporary cover is probably my favorite, and from everything you’ve said, it fits the book so well!! I can’t wait to read it! 🤗🥳
So agree, I love that drawing style for book covers, too! 🥰 Thank you so, so much for your kind words!!
Congratulations this is so exciting!! Well done on writing a book. And good luck with the preorder campaign. The covers lovely. The colours really make it stand out and I’m intrigued by the travel aspect of it. I’m not surprised that sisters are at the heart of the story either 🥰
Ahh thank you so much, you’re too kind!! Thank you for your support, that means a lot! <3
Congratulations! Love the cover! Adding this to my tbr!
Ahhh thank you Christina, this means so much!! 🥰
This is such a great cover. I love the vibrant color scheme. Love that this is focused on a sisterly bond as well as addressing mental health and social media. Your release date is just around the corner, how exciting!
Oh thank you so, so much, so happy you like it! Thank you, Alicia!! <3 <3
Completely forgot to comment, but I’m beyond excited for the book!! The cover is stunning and I can’t wait to read it 🥰💞
Caro thank you so much, this means the world!! 😭
Aaaah y’all look at this gorgeous cover!!! I’m so so happy for you and this cover truly fits this story like before I saw the cover I was like idek what sort of cover would work for it but then seeing this it was instantly yes this cover just works. I’ll just be over here bouncing up and down to shove this wonderful book at everyone. Happy for you lovely 💜
AHHH Clo thank you so, so much, this means the world, so happy you think the cover fits well,too <3 Thank you, your support means the world, really <3