From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 40s
Bethany Joy Lenz Paints Novel Cover as 'Total Fluke'
Bethany Joy Lenz painted her novel's cover, a 'total fluke', as she opens a new creative chapter beyond One Tree Hill.
In brief
Bethany Joy Lenz painted her novel's cover, a 'total fluke', as she opens a new creative chapter beyond One Tree Hill. Bethany Joy Lenz painted the cover of her novel The Betrayal of Cora Wexford as a 'total fluke' after years of writing. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Bethany Joy Lenz's Novel
Bethany Joy Lenz published her first novel, The Betrayal of Cora Wexford, a twist-filled mystery set in 1890s London.
“The Betrayal of Cora Wexford”
Writing Experience
Bethany Joy Lenz has written scripts, pilots, musicals, songs, and short stories for years but completed her first full manuscript recently.
“I’ve been writing fiction for years, just in different forms.”
Cover Painting
Bethany Joy Lenz painted the book cover as a 'total fluke' after her editor asked her to create an abstract version of Miles Vale's face.
“I painted the cover of the book, which was a total fluke.”
Creative Process
Bethany Joy Lenz used YouTube and Instagram videos to learn oil painting techniques while working on the cover.
“There were lots of drafts, lots of trial and error, and then watching YouTube and Instagram videos on technique.”
One Tree Hill Legacy
Bethany Joy Lenz played Haley James Scott on One Tree Hill, a role that has defined her public identity for years.
“I played Haley James Scott, a teenage musician who falls in love with the school’s star basketball player.”
New Creative Direction
Bethany Joy Lenz hopes her novel shows readers a new side of her creativity beyond her One Tree Hill role.
“I am so much more than Haley.”
Book Release Details
The Betrayal of Cora Wexford is published by Simon & Schuster and follows an artist named Cora Wexford after she meets Miles Vale.
“The novel is set in 1800s London and is filled with twists and turns.”
Creative Release
Bethany Joy Lenz painted the cover after a tight writing schedule, which she described as a creative release.
“It felt like exactly the creative release I needed.”
Next Steps
Bethany Joy Lenz aims to use her writing experience to tell darker, more intellectually fulfilling stories beyond One Tree Hill.
“This book is going to be a lot darker than what people expect from what they know of me.”
The one thing
Bethany Joy Lenz painted the cover of her novel The Betrayal of Cora Wexford as a 'total fluke' after years of writing.
