High Moor II - Moonstruck

As promised, an update on the new novel by Graeme Reynolds, High Moor II - Moonstruck, which is close to be publication. It features an image of mine on the front cover, of Finchale Abbey, County Durham, which is a ten minute drive from AC Towers. An earlier blog entry touches on the initial contact from Graeme and his illustrator, Stu Smith, but if you missed it, here it is. When Graeme first approached me regarding my photo of Finchale Abbey (shown below), I wondered how a colourful picture postcard shot would look on the cover of a Horror novel, especially if it followed the theme of the first book, High Moor. Stu Smith got it just right, and although there's a huge difference between my raw image and the reworked version that apperas as a backdrop on the High Moor II cover, the alerations work very well, in my opinion. The story is set in Finchale Abbey, and as you can see by the cover, bad things happen here! Graeme and the publishers are aiming for a February or March 2013 release date, so I'll update you as and when I get more news on that.

That's all for now. I've got more new photo's to share, on my blog page via the website, www.ashleycorr.com, so don't go far from your Internet connection - I'll be back soon with those shortly. Until then, enjoy what's left of your Christmas/New Year holiday, but if you're already back to the grind, never mind (he he he).

Ash

Another Book Cover!

Following recent news regarding my photography appearing on my first ever book cover, I have been approached by Graeme Reynolds, a novelist who specialises in Horror and who currently has publications for sale via Amazon, so a second book featuring my work is now in the pipeline. The book in question is a sequel to 'High Moor', which was published exactly one year ago today, and although a working title is not yet available, the scene is set in Finchale Abbey, County Durham, a location I have visited and photographed on several occasions. The book goes to print in early 2103 and a proof of the cover will be uploaded on my blog just as soon as I get my hands on it. Here is the photograph that was requested (above), which will be used as a background on the front cover. The book illustrator, Stu Smith, of Graviton Creations, sent me this email following agreement of Image Licensing terms between myself and Graeme...

Hey Ashley,

Just to fill you in on a few details, I'm the bloke that is illustrating Graeme Reynolds second book (I did the first one too) and it was me that was searching for great images of the Priory because I'm unfamiliar with it (I live in Cleethorpes!). I did an advanced Google image search as I recall and your picture stood out.

I suggested to Graeme that instead of sending him out there to take a picture we might simply just ask you if we can reproduce it under license for the cover! Good job we did because it makes my life so much easier if I can have some quality reference images.

So, I just thought I'd personally send you a thank you from me as well. I'll send you a copy of the full resolution cover when I get it done (but that's a few moons away!)
Cheers!
Stu

Graeme sent me a copy of the first book, High Moor, which I started reading a few days ago, so by the time the sequel arrives I'll be 'In the picture' and ready to pick up from where I previously left off. I'm staying away from the curry though, as it's not a wise idea to eat that stuff then read a horror novel afterwards - don't want any accidents, and I've had a few close shaves in the past, I'll tell ya!

And on that note I shall scurry off with embarrassment, he he. I shall return soon, folks.
Cheers, Ash