Sometimes seeing it in our minds (or in the rough stick-figure sketch sent to the artist) doesn’t match what we had envisioned. Since we caught so many at this stage, the colour version only had three changes. In this edition of Spot the Changes, we decided to go from the sketch version. There were seven differences between the first sketch and the final cover. Can you spot them all? Don’t scroll down until you’re ready for the answer.
I know everything says “Get it now!” but there’s no link – that’s because the release is delayed a little due to printing issues. Keep checking the UBL page – we will update the link as soon as we have it!
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
A Study in Aether by Éric Desmarais Cover art by @pinkpiggy93
Image showing the rating for the tropes in Faymous. Roadtrip explorations, Magical shenanigans, and Music are about 90%, Riddles are about 75%, and Kissing is about 40%. At the bottom, there’s a “Vibes”, which has an image from the movie The Princess Bride.
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
If Shawna had access to Google during Faymous, these might be some of her search terms.
Character’s Google Search: “Shawna Peaceblossom in Faymous” in the search bar reveals the following six results: “neon orange fox name”, “what can I eat in Fay”, “how to play chess”, “types of salamanders”, “common riddles”, and “what’s a Fay lord”. Under that and the cover in ebook and physical book form reads: “Get it here: jeneric-designs.ca/UBL-Faymous“. The image of Shawna from the cover is off to the right.
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
If Randal had access to Google during Faymous, these might be some of his search terms.
Character’s Google Search: “Randal Lake in Faymous” in the search bar reveals the following six results: “how to not offend a Fay”, “how long is a stadion”, “where is New Albion”, “what to feed a newt”, “Fi Follet myths”, and “meditation classes”. Under that and the cover in ebook and physical book form reads: “Get it here: jeneric-designs.ca/UBL-Faymous“. The image of Randal from the cover is off to the right.
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
If you were to search “Faymous” in Google, this is what might show up…
Not really, but these are related to the book!
Looking for a new read? “Faymous Jen and Éric Desmarais” in the search bar reveal the following six results: “young adult romance”, “shared hidden magical worlds”, “portal fantasy”, “music and riddles”, “roadtrip tropes”, and “magical shenanigans”. Under that and the cover in ebook form reads: “How good does this look? Get it here: jeneric-designs.ca/UBL-Faymous“
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
The Aurora Awards, which are for Canadian science fiction and fantasy writers and artists, are open for nominations for the 2025 works! (Nominations are open until April 5) This means the LONG lists of eligible works are being narrowed down to 5-6 per category.
Once they have a list of nominated works, every single person who signed up and paid the $10 membership fee gets ALL the nominated works as downloads. That’s all the adult novels, YA novels, novellas, short stories, graphic novels, and related works (usually anthologies), so about 36 works, for just $10 CAD, which is a great deal.
Getting nominated for an Aurora Award is a BIG DEAL in the speculative fiction writing community. You get a nomination pin (only once, so I’m terrified I’ll lose mine!), and you’re part of an elite group of people.
It would mean a lot to all of us if you’re willing to nominate us! (Categories are in alphabetical order by work)
Eligibility Category 2 – Best Young Adult Novel
The Copper Tarnish by Éric Desmarais
Winging It by Jen Desmarais
Eligibility Category 3 – Best Novelette/Novella
The Scarlet Thread Irregulars by Éric Desmarais
Eligibility Category 4 – Best Short Story
Harvest Special by Jen Desmarais
I am Snowman by Éric Desmarais
Plants, Fungus, and Zombies! by Éric Desmarais
Snow Day by Jen Desmarais
The Puzzles of Everdome by Éric Desmarais
The Summer of ’99 and How I Died by Éric Desmarais
Eligibility Category 6 – Best Poem/Song
The Ballad of the Phantom and the Wraith by Jen Desmarais, found in Winging It by Jen Desmarais
Eligibility Category 7 – Best Related Work
Connections! The Unexpected First Collection by Jen and Éric Desmarais
Eligibility Category 9 – Best Fan Writing/Publication
JenEric Movie Reviews by Éric Desmarais
The Travelling TARDIS by Jen Desmarais
In case you’re wondering why Winging It is not included in the best cover art category, it’s because our cover artist is Vietnamese! Only Canadian creators are eligible, unfortunately. We forgot to include The Copper Tarnish in this category because we’re not used to having art made by us! Éric did the cover for it. Thank you so much for your time, attention, and support. If any of the above does make it through the nomination round, which ends April 5, we’ll write another post for the voting round, which will be taking place starting in June 2026.
Faymous is a YA portal fantasy roadtrip romance. There are several other books that have a similar style, in one way or another, to our book. Here is the image made with all the covers of the style comparisons.
Books that have a similar style to Faymous. Pictures of Nothing Special by Katie Cook, The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens, Jack of Kinrowan by Charles de Lint, Tamora Carter, Goblin Queen by Jim C. Hines, Georgie Karras and the Niddle of Nern by Kate Mathos, Swordheart by T. Kingfisher, Winging It by Jen Desmarais, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, Stuck With You by ‘Nathan Burgoine, The SIlver Chair by C.S. Lewis, The Lost Heir(s) by D.M. Mewha, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol, Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, Otherland by Louie Stowell, The Hunter’s Moon by O.R. Melling, and Ethan Cadfael by S.M. Carrière all surround the image of the book Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais.
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
Every book utilizes tropes, even if it’s to subvert them, and Faymous is no exception. This book covers: roadtrip tropes, Young Adult, music & riddles, portal fantasy, Hidden magical world, Dual POV, No angst romance, and magical shenanigans.
Faymous by Jen and Éric Desmarais Cover art by Pinkpiggy93
