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  12. Beautiful cover!
    Congratulations on your books being released in France!!
    So happy for your continued success!

  14. Love the boots! Awesome cover. Congrats on gaining the French contingent of the book devouring horde!

  17. That is amazing!
    – Recognizable real Atlanta skyline (with some modest post-apocalypse wear and tear);
    – Kate the merc! In real working clothes!
    – Slayer!

    No lion, but as this is Kate 1 it’s quite appropriate to leave him off (sorry Curran).

    • I love seeing Slayer, too! It appears to show the visible part of the blade as bone instead of steel, even.

      I love when a cover artist seems to have read the book, or at least talked to someone who has, instead of just going with the blurb. Not many do, but there’s a reason why Micheal Whelan’s covers (McCaffrey’s early Pern books, Heinlein’s _Friday_, so many others, are truly Art, not just illustrations.

      (I had several posters of his work on my teenage bedroom walls. I wish I still had them, thumbtack holes and all.)

      I would love to know the artist’s name…

  18. Wow, I think I’ll buy it, although my husband is going to say I have enough books at home to start a book store…
    and I’ll leave a great review on the different French websites selling it.

    ;o)

    Laurence

  19. Oh I remember seeing the French ones on Amazon and reading the synopses curiously. But the old covers were kind of meh if I remember. I speak French fluently and I always wonder how translators deal with English urban fantasy jargon. I just read a review on French Amazon and looks like the translator kept it pretty literal for a lot of stuff, I’m finding them pretty hilarious only because I am not used to seeing those words used like that. Publisher says they will keep the old translator but go over the current ones so looks like some of that could be cleaned up.

    I might buy some of them out of curiosity to compare to the English translation. Absolutely loving the cover too, in my head if Kate Daniels ever became a TV show, that’s what the promotional poster would look like to a tee.

    • I’m French and I just still think they can’t really deal correctly with “English urban fantasy jargon” (What I hate the most is when they actually dare to change character’s names…). Sometimes, they can’t even find a proper translation to the title (so they just change it for something far different. Understandable… But why not just let the title be what it is ?!)) That’s why, I always read the books in the original language first, to have all the correct clues and names.

      But well, this time, they have the right title and a magnificient cover *-*’ (In fact, I prefer by far this cover than the original one *==>[] hide*).

  21. That cover is beautiful and a really good representation of the book. It’d be fun to see the different covers from different countries all lined up to see how much they vary.

  26. Congratulations on your continuing success with Kate and co. Congratulations, too, to the person/people who designed the cover – it’s stunning!

  27. Loving the cover, too. I especially like it when they put the number of the book in the series on the cover. When I pull a book out to re-read, I turn the next book on its side so it’s easier to remember where to return the book. Wouldn’t have to do that if book number was on the cover. Although I wonder how they’ll handle Andrea’s story? Does that become Kate Daniels Universe 1 or Kate Daniels 3.5 (4.5?) or Kate Daniels 4 (5?; can’t remember where it falls in the timeline).

    I’m not familiar enough with Atlanta’s skyline to recognize it, but I do see what looks like some chunks missing from two buildings on the right. The one really tall one seems to be too tall given that the magic makes buildings fall, but I’ll let that slide because I love the rest of the covers.

    Bonus is, no one can comment on whether that looks like Kate or not because you can’t see her face!

    • Ha! the really tall one is Saiman’s building ~

      Wonderful news and a wonderful cover! Congratulations to you both.

      • I thought that, too, but didn’t the book said the magic used to keep it standing made it look like a giant rock? Or maybe that was just when the flare was approaching…

        • If you read the announcement comments, it is said there are ruins on the skyline with one non-damaged building. It’s not a photograph, after all. Some artistic license was used.

  28. Great news, my children will be able to read the fifth book finally, they are really exited 😀

    And the cover is great, I think I will buy them again to support the serie!

  30. Love the cover. LOVE! The artist did a fantastic job. I’m going to pretend that tall building is Saiman’s, since it is protected by magic and is still standing tall in the books.

  34. Beautiful cover. It kind of looks like a YA cover to me, but it would definitely get me to read the back if I saw it in the bookstore.

  35. I love all your covers – but this is what I imagined when I first read the words “Here kitty kitty.”

    • Oh yea, you’re right. Thanks for pointing that out. This is a great cover for a book that’s going on the screen (TV or movie). It lets them pick any actress.

  36. That cover should marry and give birth to the next in the series. It is lovely! ♡
    PS I hope the series is well received in France ☺

  38. What a fabulous cover! Now I just need to figure out wth “morsure” means, because I’m pretty sure it’s not what it sounds like in English.

    • It is almost a literal translation of the English title. “Morsure” is the noun form of a bite. Magic bite or magical bite in the noun form, magique is the adjective form of magic. They didn’t use the verb like in English (mordre) because “La magie mord” which literally “magic bites” would sound kind of stupid. Morsure magique is okay but it isn’t great. I don’t love the French title and usually if the title is hard to translate they’ll change it completely (sometimes replacing it with another English title) like they do for American movies which can lead to… interesting results. The Hangover became “Very Bad Trip” and Step Up became “Sexy Dance.” (Not joking.)

  40. Magique! Cover was beautiful and I did get a kick out of the Facebook translation into English.

  41. It’s so interesting to see the foreign covers, isn’t it–their perceptions of the books, what sells in their markets, etc. This cover is especially lovely.

  42. Great cover. Leaves her features to the imagination. But of course, I love it for other reasons too.

  43. Absolutely stunning. Makes it hard not to hate the French with them making exquisite style look so effortless. I am burning with envy. Of course I can just buy the book and stop bellyaching. Yup gotta plan.

    • Just what I was thinking JenMo! Is that French style or what? Probably some poor schmuck in a basement in Peoria picked it out but I’m dreaming Luc Besson!….

  51. Wow! It’s so beautiful! It captures the essence of Kate. Strong. Self-reliant. Her own person caught in the in the act of observing. Keeping watch over a city that’s in the middle of a slow deconstruction. It’s just so beautiful on many levels. What a gift this cover is!

    I also like that it’s femine yet not all boobs and crotch and come hither face and body language. I would pick this cover up in a New York minute!

  59. I’ve never had an issue with any of the covers, and have found something to appreciate about each, but this is definitely my favorite so far. I’m former military, and this is definitely what I would wear if I had Kate’s lifestyle. In fact, I’d probably ask her where she got her pants!

    • I like the cover too. It’s more Kate-centric, and the ruins of Atlanta are a nice touch.

  60. Ahh. I will have to get these, and haul out the dictionary. Gorgeous cover, and neat translation for the title.

  61. Wow. Just…..wow. I’m not the type to obsess over covers, either for better or worse. I care about what’s in between. Nevertheless, this is impressive. Congrats!!

  63. I absolutely love the artwork! Subtle, powerful & intense, how I picture Kate pictures herself…

  65. Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! I love reading your books in english, but sometimes, when your tired, it’s easier reading your favorite books in your language. And the cover is awesome ! Thank you !

  68. La couvert c’est tres Jolie ca. I believe that is correct as I recall my highschool french. Congratulations. 🙂

  69. Oh, what a nice cover! You should point out that one to your own publisher! It´s way better.

  70. Oh wow. What a beautiful cover! Do you know who the artist is? If it might be possible to buy a print of this from him/her?

  72. Wow. Just wow.
    Such fantastic cover! It totally fits! 🙂
    Saying I love it would not express it enough!
    Now I’m tempted to get the french books even thou I already have ’em and barely remember any french from my high school days 😀

  75. Oh yeah, the cover is AWESOME (even though the gorgeous TALL buildings eaten by magic are inaccurate, nyark nyark). Of course, I’m never going to read it in French because there’s even more awesomeness lost in translation. Take the title: “Morsure magique” means “Magical bite mark”. You don’t get the sense that it’s the magic, as well as everything magical, that has snap…

    (PS: I’m not dissing the translation. Anyone bilingual knows it’s ridiculously hard to get the essence without losing too many layers of meaning and I think the expression “Morsure magique” does a decent job. I sure couldn’t do better. It’s just, y’know… not as good as the original.)

  79. Great cover! The artist did a grew job of realizing the text. I especially like the sword.

    This would be wonderful as wallpaper.

  80. I also don’t judge a book by the cover and have never piped up about yours in the past but that one is beautifully perfect for Kate and the series. It resonates. And Congrats! on conquering France. (teehee).

  82. Do you know if these versions will be available to purchase from the US? I would love to add Kate in French — especially Kate looking like this! — to my collection.

  83. I would definitively read this book looking at the cover. I’d need to know what that woman knows, what she sees, and who she is. Great cover! Congratulations!

  85. that cover is all kinds of kick ass! definitely my favorite thus far 🙂
    and it’s super cool that the series is being translated into French too

  86. I can’t believe Kate is back in France! I am just so happy!
    And the cover is beautiful, more than in the Milady books.

  88. Oh wow this is great news!
    <== French reader here and although I have the chance to enjoy all your books in English, my brothers, in-laws and friends were very frustrated to have only KD 1 to 4 in French…
    I'm linking the FB announcement to them right now!

    Un petit bonjour de Lyon, France ;-))

      • Excellent ! Ca fait plaisir de se retrouver ici hihihi 😉
        Il faut qu’on arrive à faire venir nos auteurs en France !!

        Biz

        • Espérons que cette nouvelle couverture aide KD à trouver son public en France . Celles de milady sont tellement hideuses ! Tu as identifié la maison d’édition? Je n’arrive pas à en trouver trace sur le net ?

  90. Now that is one *bad-ass* cover! I can’t even speak French but I want that book for my collection.

  97. The cover is amazing!
    The first was atrocious, the second not so bad, but this one is really great.
    And a new editor too! I hope it will be OK this time.
    I may buy once again the 4 firsts volumes just to help… Even if I’have already bought them thrice… First in french and paper edition, in french e-books secondly, and in english afterwards…
    No, no, I really don’t like your work…

    Thanks for everything you are sharing with your readers, you are wonderful!
    Merci pour tout ce que vous partagez avec vos lecteurs, vous êtes extraordinaires!

  98. I love this cover. I wasn’t going to comment because I couldn’t complain, but I decided to just jump in. Did I mention I love this cover?

  106. Love that cover! Gorgeous! I just went past a book because the heroine was supposed to be looking tough with perfect makeup and stilettos. Yeek. Could they stop that already? How is she supposed to run for pete’s sake? Much less fight. Contrast that with this thing of beauty. Well broken in boots, good ankle support, flat, deep soles, sigh. A woman could kick some butt in those things and we’d believe it.
    Congratulations on another fantastic milestone. You are amazing folks. I spread the word wherever I can and have grateful readers hooked all over the place. Despite the many hassles and craziness sometimes, please keep doing what you do.

  109. We waited so long for her to come back ! We are thrilled, now and the wait can’t be short enough before the released. And they planned to release all the short stories and novellas ! This is great news for us !

  112. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. I I think it may be my favorite! Wow, it really is beautiful. I think why the cover works so well, is that it captures one of the main themes of the book; the isolation Kate has experienced her entire life up til meeting Curan (hiding her identity, purposely avoiding close relationships, etc.). Job well done.

  113. Now THAT’S a bloody awesome cover. It can proudly stand right next to the Innkeeper covers, in my opinion.

  115. The best cover yet for your Kate Books. It is positively haunting and erie but also beautiful. Why do I like the foreign covers so much more? (Including the Chinese version, LOL).

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