"We wanted to do something really different and distinct for this cover. I started out creating cover comps of full bleed scenes – girl running down alley, girl in masquerade mask, girl with dagger, etc. But none of them felt special enough. So I decided that a conceptual cover might be better. I liked the idea of lace and luxe dress materials of the era, which also had an element of beauty that I try to capture in my covers when applicable."