Thanks to lots of hours on Pixabay and pouring through my own photos I think I’ve decided on this photo for the cover of Rell. It’s by Pixabay photographer DaveInTucson and I think it captures the atmospheric desert vibe of the novel’s setting. For the books cover I’m going to focus on the hills and sky. One reason I decided to skip using one of my own photos is that I always know exactly where I’ve taken them. And even though the setting of Rell is partially inspired by the high desert of the Intermountain West, every one of my photos just felt too connected to my ordinary life to be a fantasy setting.
Thank goodness for Pixabay! I use it in my teaching all the time and I’ll definitely be giving Dave some credit and making a donation to him on Pixabay once the project is completed.
Jenel Alan 