Andy Ross – Designer

With decades of experience in the publishing industry, I've become fluent in the visual language of book genres. It's a language with subtle grammar and quirks, and book covers can convey much more than simply illustrating the narrative. What's the feel? Who is the audience? Where does this novel fit? Book covers, especially the illustrated ones I specialize in, can sell not just one copy—they can sell the author as a brand name.

I specialize in cover design and illustration for classic and cozy mysteries and detective novels, though the kind of flat, vector illustration I do has taken over romance of late. I'd love to help more publishers looking for a partner in making colorful, engaging covers.