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Caroline Teagle 5 star rating

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, True Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
  • Random House
  • Penguin Publishing Group
  • HarperCollins

Kourtney 5 star rating

Beaverton, OR, USA

I'm a professional illustrator that specializes in psychological, mystery, and nature inspired cover and interior book illustration.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, True Crime, and Art.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Kelp Blue
  • Fantasy Flight Games LLC
  • Breathe Magazine
  • Colossal Media Inc.

Tobi 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

I am a designer, artist, and storyteller who is eager to bring your unique narrative to life in the most captivating way.

Genres: Themes & Motifs, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Design, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Classics, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Darling Design Group

Anthony 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Award winning book cover illustrator specializing in Fantasy and Sci-fi. Clients include Fantasy Flight Games, Palladium Books and more.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Classics, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Dustin Yellin Studios
  • Self-employed

Charlie 5 star rating

Minneapolis, MN, USA

With over 25 years of illustration experience, I love turning my clients' visions into captivating visuals with passion and precision.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Crime, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Espionage, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Anthony 5 star rating

Centerton, AR, USA

Self-taught comic illustrator with a sharp sense of humor and a bold manga-inspired style, dynamic action and brutal details.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Fantasy, Comics Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bentkey Ventures LLC
  • Spinrack

Lauren 5 star rating

Rocky Mount, Virginia, USA

An illustrator living amongst the folklore and trees of Appalachia creating art based on ritual, stories, and the aspects that call to her.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Short Story, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Xervéo

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Jerry 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Designer, Art Director and Illustrator. I specialize in Big, Bold Thrillers and True Crime.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Medical Thriller.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • St. Martin's Press

Christine 5 star rating

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Art director, graphic designer, and illustrator with over 16 years of experience specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Anthologies, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Gaming & LitRPG, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Tordotcom Publishing
  • Grand Central Publishing/Forever Books
  • Oxford University Press
  • Self-employed

Andrea 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, USA

I’m an artist with a knack for illustration, hand lettering and painting. I love creating bold and colorful pieces!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, True Crime, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Anthony 5 star rating

Washingtonville, NY, USA

15+ yrs in cover design—corporate & freelance. Specializing in mass-market, indie, adult & YA covers. I'd love to help create yours.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, True Crime, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Little Brown / Hachette - New York, NY
  • Overlook Press
  • Harper Collins Publishing

Heather 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, USA

Experienced cover designer of adult fiction and non-fiction genres. Let's make your book a best-seller!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Coming of Age, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Sourcebooks

Jack 5 star rating

Atlanta, GA, USA

Professional illustrator (15+ yrs) specializing in book covers, games & concept art. History editor at Dragon's Armory. At the helm & ready.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics Non-Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Clint 5 star rating

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Art director and designer since 2007 creating bold, story-driven visuals with a strong background in the music industry.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Dark Romance, Romance, True Crime, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Logan 5 star rating

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Book designer and illustrator with 10+ years of design experience. Expert designer of book covers, casewraps, jackets and paperback layouts.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Amazon Publishing
  • Self-employed
  • Mars United

Melissa 5 star rating

Maynardville, TN, USA

Award-winning cover designer and interior formatter with over ten years experience. Specializing in Fantasy and typography based designs.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Middle Grade, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Arvin 5 star rating

South San Francisco, CA, USA

I draw book covers, illustrations & sequential art. From Kid Lit to Adult Horror, I make striking images that pack a storytelling punch!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Akili Interactive
  • Zynga
  • Digital Eclipse Systems Incorporated

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