Ever wonder how a book gets its cover? N.L. Belardes shares the story of his inspiration for the cover of 39 and Holding... Him and the second book in the series, 39 and Still Holding in the Bakotopia.com article: Just Getting Started - Bakersfield cover girl, 39, makes cover of erotic fiction anthologies.
Here's and excerpt:
"In the case of an erotic fiction book, no fog machine was required. Just lights. Just imagination. Just some sexuality and skimpy clothing. And someone who would look hot in next to nothing. I remember the day very well. I was at this woman's house. She lay an assortment of lingerie on her bed and I got to choose the outfit.
It was a really hot day and I made sure to take my time and shoot from many angles. The idea was innocence, skin, French, classic beauty—well lit, but in a way that made her look like she slept with the pool boy and got away with it."
The article also includes photos from the book cover photo shoot. Portions of the
ABC 23 article about empowering women and erotic fiction and the video interview with cover girl Melinda Carroll.
Be sure to check it out!