Voilà! Behold, the cover of The Claus Heir in living color!

(People of my generation will understand that reference. As for the rest of you—just smile and nod at the old folks.)

Credit for this beautiful cover goes to Andrew Brown, who has created all my book covers. Andrew and his wife Rebecca are Author Elevator. If you know (or are) an indie author who is looking for design services (among other offerings), I recommend Andrew and Rebecca highly.

Also, take a moment to read the lovely quote excerpt on the cover. Luanne Rice is not only a New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 books—she’s a kind and generous soul who also loves cats, tea, and books. Andrew only had room on the cover for an excerpt from Luanne’s quote, but here’s the full quote:

The Claus Heir is a moving and evocative novel about the turning point in the life of a couple who just happen to live at the North Pole. With wit and insight, P. Jo Anne Burgh examines married love, the desire to have a child, and what it means to be family. This is a powerfully affecting tale of secrets and surprises, real-world magic, the choices we make in the name of love, and the grace of forgiveness. What a beautiful and heart-warming novel Ms. Burgh has written. . . .

~ Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author of Until Midnight and Silver Bells

Isn’t that amazing? (I said she’s kind and generous!)

Lots more information to come, but here are some of the highlights:

• The launch party for The Claus Heir will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society.
• The Claus Heir will be officially published on November 10, 2026. (People coming to the launch can get the book five days early.)
• The ebook of The Claus Heir is presently available for pre-order on Amazon. In days to come, I’ll be uploading it to other sites, including Kobo, Draft2Digital, and Barnes and Noble.
• My event schedule can be found on the Upcoming Events pages on my author website and the Tuxedo Cat Press website.

Details will be available in the coming days, but in the meantime: