Eleanor Ray

Laywan Kwan on Designing The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton

Designing the cover for The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton was actually one of my easier projects. It is a charming story about a woman (Amy Ashton) who hoards multiples of specific items as a way to deal with the grief of her boyfriend who went missing years ago. While Amy is dealing with her past, her present is unfolding and constantly requires her attention: a nosy neighbor, a meddling government worker, and a new neighbor with two young boys who open their hearts and home to her. The story alternates between past and present, giving us glimpses of particular moments where these specific objects became important to her and which she cannot let go of. It becomes clear that these moments/objects are what makes her who she is today, and I wanted the cover to reflect that.

Laywan Kwan on Designing The Missing Treasures of Amy Ashton