It was one of the most exciting days of my author life till then. I was going to meet the publisher for my debut novel and discuss cover designs. It rated closely behind the day a few months before when their email had arrived accepting it, especially after the countless rejections. Freight Books was an offshoot of Freight Design so, unsurprisingly, they produced beautiful-looking books with striking covers. I was glad to be given a say. Many publishers do not consult authors and many authors are dismayed by their covers. But this was a small independent press and indies tend to foster a closer relationship.