Fiction and life . . . from the desk of Gwen M. Plano
  • Home
  • Blog Reflections
  • REDEMPTION THRILLER
  • THE CONTRACT Series
  • My Memoir
  • Poetry
  • About

A cover reveal -- The Culmination, a new beginning

10/26/2020

28 Comments

 
I’m excited to share the cover of my latest novel. I began writing The Culmination, a new beginning in 2019, but then 2020 arrived. Who could have anticipated the turmoil that would befall us? Through one challenge after another, I kept writing and finally the manuscript is with the publisher.

Unlike my other books, this one had a life of its own. I was dragged unwillingly into the heart of the Middle East, into the political tensions involving multiple heads of state, into the uneasy world of nuclear disarmament, and into the horror of biological warfare. There’s good, there’s evil, and thankfully, there's a love relationship that transforms it all.

This is a novel I could not have imagined writing. And yet, it filled my dreams, my thoughts, and ultimately took hold of my hopes.
  
For a farm girl who enjoys reading romances and spirituality, writing this novel was a leap that required enormous research. I sit back now in wonder of it all. My world was turned upside down -- day by day and month after month.  Always, I was brought back to one word – family. We need to find a way to become family before it is too late. My hope is that this book draws readers to that same conclusion. 


​Publication date: November 23, 2020
Picture
28 Comments
Harmony Kent link
10/27/2020 03:18:44

I love this book cover, Gwen. Congratulations on getting this far amidst life's trials and turmoils. Hugs xx :)

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 03:49:27

Thank you so much, Harmony. I'm especially grateful for your editing expertise. Blessings. ❤

Reply
Staci Troilo link
10/27/2020 03:29:07

Strange how life (and art) takes us places we least expect, isn't it? Love the cover. Wishing you all the best.

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 03:52:52

Thank you, Staci. It is perplexing and humbling because of that fact. 🙂

Reply
Jill Weatherholt link
10/27/2020 03:37:29

Fantastic cover, Gwen! You are an inspiration! xo

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 03:54:35

Thank you, dear Jill. You are an inspiration to me.❤

Reply
Roberta Eaton Cheadle
10/27/2020 03:39:57

A lovely cover, Gwen. Congratulations on writing this book and doing the necessary research. I know about going down a research rabbit hole and become totally involved in that historic or current world inhabited by your characters.

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 03:57:27

Thank you, Robbie. I thought of you many times for exactly the reasons you mention. It is quite the "rabbit hole" isn't it? 🙂

Reply
John Howell link
10/27/2020 07:14:58

Excellent cover, Gwen. Congratulations. It appears you did a lot of work to bring this one to life. Best wishes on the launch.

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 07:54:18

Thank you very much, John. So appreciated...

Reply
Mae Clair link
10/27/2020 07:45:42

What an awesome cover, Gwen, and such a perfect fit with the rest of the series. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading The Culmination when it's released!

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 07:55:43

Thank you so much, Mae. I appreciate the support! 🙂

Reply
Jan Sikes
10/27/2020 08:17:23

Oh, how exciting, Gwen! I absolutely LOVE this cover! It says so much. I cannot wait to read this book. There is a reason you were inspired to write it. Big congratulations and hugs!

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 10:07:35

Thank you, Jan. I so hope you enjoy it. Hugs to you as well!

Reply
D.L. Finn
10/27/2020 12:28:41

I love your cover and I'm excited for your release! Let me know how I can help with the release:)

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 16:30:56

Thank you, Denise. I so appreciate your support. ❤

Reply
Miriam Elston Hurdle link
10/27/2020 13:08:48

I absolutely love the cover, Gwen. It tells the war and the love and a family. It makes connection with the previous two books in the series. How wonderful your muse took you to the unexpected. It's so very exciting. I would love to spread the word with the release!

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 16:32:38

Thank you so much, dear Miriam. I'd love your help. ❤

Reply
Jacquie Biggar link
10/27/2020 16:00:59

I already love the premise, Gwen, and I haven't even read the blurb! That cover says it all- no matter what turmoil befalls our lives, family remains the core <3

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/27/2020 16:34:15

Thank you, Jacquie. As you've said so well, family remains the core. ❤

Reply
Teagan R. Geneviene link
10/28/2020 14:47:33

Congratulations, Gwen! What a wonderful sense of satisfaction. The cover is fantastic too. Hugs on the wing!

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/28/2020 16:09:59

Thanks so much, Teagan! I'm so glad you like the cover. ❤

Reply
Joan Hall link
10/28/2020 19:09:02

Love the cover, Gwen. Congrats on the upcoming release!

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/29/2020 05:54:36

Thanks so much, Joan. I'm looking forward to its release. 😊

Reply
Vashti Q link
10/29/2020 14:51:09

Wow! Congratulations, Gwen! This is a fabulous surprise. I love the cover. Best of luck with your new release. Bravo! <3

Reply
Gwen M Plano
10/30/2020 13:33:11

Thank you so much, Vashti. ❤

Reply
Karen Ingalls link
11/1/2020 07:33:07

A beautiful cover, Gwen. I am anxious to read your book which I know will be powerful. Bless you.

Reply
Marcia Meara link
11/4/2020 06:11:36

Sorry I'm late, Gwen, but glad to have arrived at last. GREAT cover! It definitely hints at all kinds of drama (and love) and sparks the curiosity! And it sounds like you put your ALL into this one!

Here's to great success and many, many new Gwen M. Plano fans! And HUGE congratulations, my friend! :) <3

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    For blog updates, please subscribe below. 
    * indicates required

    RSS Feed


    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    June 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013

Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. ―Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning


Plano Enterprises, LLC
Photos used under Creative Commons from Kevin M. Gill, Joel Bedford, qthomasbower, crosescribe, Juho Holmi, diana_robinson, W Presley & B Kunce Photography......WI. USA, U.S. Geological Survey, Ian Sane, florianric, NikoMC, van Van Es, Yen Chao 趙彥, MissMessie, Yuriy Kuzin, Ben Zvan, Bichuas (E. Carton), Nina Matthews Photography, hehaden, alexdecarvalho, Tim RT, Kurdistan Photo كوردستان, Candida.Performa, peddhapati (Thanks for 1M Views!!!), Jhong Dizon | Photography, Waheed Akhtar Photography, lawmurray, USFWS Pacific, JalilArfaoui, SurFeRGiRL30, Lauren Finkel Photography, maf04, SantaRosa OLD SKOOL, Dakiny, vauvau, Zanastardust, Monica's Dad, timpeartrice, marumeganechan, Rafael Acorsi, seyed mostafa zamani, Jorge Franganillo, Irene Grassi (sun sand & sea), The National Guard, D.Fletcher, nada abdalla, Ted LaBar, alison.mckellar, Infomastern, Elvert Barnes, m01229, theglobalpanorama