Alexandra P.

Alexandra P. – Designer

Book cover designer specializing in striking, marketable covers for fantasy and sci-fi, including romantasy, PNR and SFR.

Overview

Hi! I’m Alexandra, a book cover designer specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and other speculative genres. With more than 10 years of experience in the creative industry as a graphic designer, I’ve spent the past several years focusing on book cover design and have had the pleasure of working with bestselling indie authors and publishing houses on a wide range of projects.

My goal is to create covers that not only look beautiful, but also attract the right readers and feel true to the story inside. I approach each project with a focus on creating a strong, marketable visual that captures the atmosphere, themes, and unique elements of your book while helping readers immediately connect with its world.

I work across a range of techniques, including photo manipulation, digital painting, illustration, and 3D modeling, allowing me to create everything from atmospheric character-driven covers to more intricate, custom-built scenes and objects. I’m meticulous about the details and highly invested in making sure the final design feels both polished and uniquely yours.

I believe the best covers come from collaboration, so I value clear communication and getting to know your vision throughout the process. Whether you have a fully formed idea or need help developing the visual direction, I’m happy to work with you to find an approach that fits your story and your market.

Have a project in mind? Feel free to get in touch for a quote or to see whether we’d be a good fit. I’d love to hear about your book!

Services
Fiction
Magical Realism Paranormal Romance Romantic Fantasy Space Opera Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA Graphic Design - Bucharest National University of Arts

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2019 — Present
Designing highly marketable book covers and other marketing assets for bestselling authors and publishing houses, using a combination of photo manipulation, illustration and 3D modeling.

Oracle Corporation

Nov, 2017 — Sep, 2021 (almost 4 years)
Providing art direction in designing impactful customer-facing video/print/digital assets - e.g. video animations, web content, infographics, newsletters, logo and lettering, booklets, strong visuals for presentations, event collaterals.

Portfolio

The Queen's Bodyguard: A Novel

Blackwood, Lauren

Dell

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Paradox: (Paradox Trilogy Book 1)

Ripp, Jamie

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Revelation (Paradox Trilogy Book 2)

Ripp, Jamie

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Ascendance: Book Three Paradox Trilogy

Ripp, Jamie

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Of Citrus and Smoke

Shepherd, Emory

Barnes and Noble Press

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DragonKing: MMM Paranormal Romance

Rodman, S.

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Rejected Bond: Witch's Bond Series 1

Colvin, C.R.

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Alexandra has 13 reviews

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Carla C.

Carla C.

Mar, 2025

Alexandra did another amazing job on the artwork for my book. She is upfront with her responses and I have enjoyed working with her on all my books and would highly recommend.
Emory S.

Emory S.

Aug, 2024

Alexandra's work exceeded my expectations! She is so amazing at what she does, and I am in awe of her work. Her responsiveness was stunted due to unforeseen health circumstances, and while that delayed her timeliness, the quality of work was impeccable.
Carla C.

Carla C.

Jun, 2024

Alexandra did an amazing job with book 2 of my series. She always responds to all my questions and if I need anything. Her suggestions are extremely helpful and I look forward to working with her on my upcoming books.
Joey K.

Joey K.

Jun, 2024

Alexandra is very professional and excellent to work with!
Jamie R.

Jamie R.

Mar, 2024

We feel blessed to have been able to work with Alexandra. We absolutely love her cover designs. And, our readers love her covers and have told us that her cover made them want the book. We will definitely work with her again soon.

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Most recent contributions

Can you share your process for balancing creativity with an author's asks?

Balancing creativity with an author’s vision starts with communication. Over the years, I’ve learned that when authors share a “vision” for their cover, it’s often more of an idea than a fully formed visual. Sometimes it doesn’t yet account for market trends or genre-specific expectations, which ...
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Is it worth paying extra for a custom design instead of a premade cover?

Unless you find a premade cover that perfectly fits your story, it’s worth investing in a custom design. Premade covers are usually created to appeal to a broad genre and a pool of tropes, which helps them sell but often relies on visual cues that have been used over and over. The risk is that ...
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What software and tools are commonly used by book cover designers to create professional-quality designs?

Most book cover designers rely on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, which handle everything from photo editing, digital painting, and typography to layout and print-ready files. I also use 3D software like Blender and ZBrush, and occasionally Procreate when I need a slightly different...
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