Design Change Made Since This Post
The book's cover design concept was changed since this post was written. (sometime in 2018?)
Look for j. michael smith’s new book, Children of Calm, on sale today, March 1, 2016 on Amazon for Kindle. We had the privilege of collaborating to make his creative vision a reality. Check out the book and recommend it to any friends you know who enjoy the Fantasy genre.
Cover Design:

This unique design has symbolic references to the book. Also, interesting that the book has no title on the cover, adding to the mystery of what might be inside.
Here is a look at the original concept by j. michael smith:

A fun look at the design phases by video:
Hardcover mockup:

Read a sample of The Children Of Calm below:
Cover Revision since Post
The cover design has been revised since this blog post was originally made.