It’s here! It’s here! It’s heeeeeeere!
It’s cover reveal day, folks—and YES, I know. I’ve done this before. For this very book, in fact. The beauty of being a self-published author, folks: You can do whatever you want with your book, just because. And because I met an artist whose work I really liked and I just really wanted an illustrated cover for Waiting in the Wings, I did exactly that.
I wanted to capture a moment in the book that’s been sorta-kinda immortalized through a couple of live readings but couldn’t really capture in my 2024 photo cover. Figured illustration was the best way to do it, and I’m so, so happy because @rwiizo definitely delivered the feels~!
And so here it is, the special illustrated cover edition of Waiting in the Wings!
At twenty-three, theatre actress Erin Javier has yet to fall in love or kiss a boy offstage, away from the klieg lights. She is the perfect leading lady—whose heart men would fight for, win, and protect—unfortunately, only until the curtains fall and the lights go down. In real life, Erin is a certified NBSB whose heart has been hoping for a song to dance to. But when two (two!) men enter from stage left and right, Erin is confused. Who deserves to take center stage in her heart—Mr. Theatre Royalty whose attention and displays of affection make her pulse race, or a good friend whose steady support has helped steer her to success and fulfill her dream? (Amazon)
What do you think? I’m giggling so much because of kilig. Are you giggling too?
Did you like that Pio is in the (back) cover as well? Hihi. I just thought, why the hell not?
Paperback copies of this edition will be available at the 2025 Manila International Book Fair in September. The ebook version will be available on Gumroad soon, and if you already have the 2024 photo cover version, I’ll let you know how you can get this one for free.
Pre-order Waiting in the Wings special illustrated cover edition
Do let me know what you think of this new cover, whether in the comments section or on my Instagram. Would love to hear your thoughts! And I’m sure @rwiizo would love to hear them too. Give him some love!
