I am so completely thrilled to reveal the full cover for Doomflower, my mean girl, plant horror, dramedy novel, publishing April 8 via Encyclopocalypse Publications!
Isn’t this stunning? What a perfect cover! Read on to learn about the book and the cover artist and designer.
About Doomflower by Jendia Gammon
Doomflower marks my horror novel debut! Here is the jacket text description:
The meanest teen queen in high school might be the world’s only chance against killer plants run amok!
Camellia Dume is the meanest teen queen in her Malibu high school, a rich daddy’s girl thanks to her father’s elaborate scams. But she might be the only hero for humanity as an extraterrestrial mutation sends plants tearing across the country and through people in bloody fashion. As if that weren’t enough drama, Camellia just might meet her own personal match or worst enemy, in the new student Wray, as sparks fly and opposites attract. Only by working together can they uproot a deadly conspiracy that may have torn Camellia’s family apart. Think HEATHERS meets MEAN GIRLS meets DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS and THE THING: gory, horrific, but hilariously so. Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix.
About the Doomflower Cover Art
Since Doomflower stars a vivacious, popular anti-hero character, and involves plant horror, I knew this had to have a striking cover. And Camellia Dume absolutely had to be front and center. I wanted to showcase her love for cosmetics, but also lean into plants. That included camellia blooms, for which she was named, and some kudzu vines and blossoms that feature in the story.
The artist is Jennifer Nelson-Duregger and you can see her portfolio for her art business, Jen’s Heart Studio, here and her Instagram here. Incidentally, Jennifer is the wife of Sean Duregger, the editor who acquired the book! Sean made the layout featuring the vivid yellow font and jacket text. What a dynamic duo!
Jennifer’s art is especially meaningful because this was not only a collaborative feedback process, but she hand-painted the art! I am completely floored by how perfect this cover is. You can instantly can picture Camellia’s glamor, the plant horror vibe, and the touch of savage pizazz she possesses. A perfect cover, all around.
Review Blurb for Doomflower
We have an early review blurb which features on the book cover! It is by none other than Antony Johnston of Atomic Blonde fame:
“Bitchy high-schoolers, homicidal plants, and a mysterious conspiracy – what more could you ask for? A real page-turner.”
– Antony Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of ATOMIC BLONDE and THE DOG SITTER DETECTIVE series
Preorders and ARCs Coming Soon!
Preorders for Doomflower will begin in the very near future, as well review copies!
I’m so excited to share this savagely witty, deeply emotional roller coaster ride of a novel, my first horror novel of two in 2025, with all of you. You may not be ready for Camellia Dume, but she’s ready to take on the world!
Thank you to Jennifer Nelson-Duregger for a perfect piece of art, Sean Duregger for the layout, and Encyclopocalypse Publications providing the perfect home for Doomflower.
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