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Designer: Danna Mathias S.
You Found Me
Designed by Danna Mathias S.
Available to hire"The cover pairs an intimate, expressive portrait with deep navy and vivid red to create a mood that feels both romantic and emotionally charged. The painterly treatment gives the image a sense of memory and longing, while the oversized serif title and quiet tagline keep the design elegant and easy to read."
Designer: Oliver B.
The Lady of Doves
Designed by Oliver B.
Available to hire"I wanted to capture a truly atmospheric, gothic aesthetic using a two-colour palette of deep red and metallic gold. I kept the typography classic to complement, not overpower, the visual elements. By contrasting towering cathedral spires with a singular silhouette, the design creates a sense of vastness and intrigue, drawing the viewer into a dark, expansive, and mysterious world."
Designer: Oliver B.
Love in the Shadow of Freedom
Designed by Oliver B.
Available to hire"With this cover, I wanted to showcase the two contrasting worlds invoked by the main character. A central rip creates a sense of division and intrigue, while the shared sunset connects the two halves—representing a view from opposite sides of the world. I kept the typography classic to suit the historical genre."
Designer: Danna Mathias S.
Ring of Lies
Designed by Danna Mathias S.
Available to hire"The cover layers a period portrait over a bustling harbor scene to suggest a world of social expectation, intrigue, and public life during the Revolution. Its warm, antique palette gives the imagery a historical feel, while the restrained red title adds emphasis and remains clear against the layered background."
Designer: Mark K.
Shaw Ranch Sermons, Volume 1
Designed by Mark K.
Available to hire"Shaw Ranch Sermons is written for people whose faith has been tested by real life. I wanted the cover to reflect that honesty without resorting to the dramatic imagery often associated with Christian books. Rather than illustrating the sermons, I chose a quiet, atmospheric landscape rooted in the authors' ranching background. The contrast between the softness of the photograph and the strength of the typography gives the cover its character."
Designer: Lynn A.
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Designer: Caerus K.
Trust What You Know
Designed by Caerus K.
Available to hire"This book has a unique audience: women who have already been successful but don't feel like themselves any more. It's less about transformation and more like shining a light on the beautiful strands they've already built and weaving them together. The cover illustrates these concepts: a warm, berry-red background draws the eye, while gold thread is stitched in an organic way to emphasize the personal nature of the work the reader has done and will do."
Designer: Emmeli M.
Designer: Aline B.
Designer: Michael R.
The Fixer
Designed by Michael R.
Available to hire"The Fixer blends sports, mafia intrigue, romantic suspense, and thriller elements in a fast-moving story of corruption, murder, extortion, betrayal, revenge, romance, justice, and redemption. With the book optioned for film, the cover takes a cinematic, poster-style approach: bold typography, a New York-inspired team-colour palette, and high-contrast, gritty imagery evoke its urban-crime and sports-driven themes."
Designer: Ricardo N.
The Message of My Dreams
Essie Slaughter
Designed by Ricardo N.
Available to hire“The Message of My Dreams cover came about from a conversation with the author. Since the book is about what she sees in her dreams, the illustration had to reflect a dream-like image. A passage struck me: a person riding a horse up a mountain, observed by the dreamer. However, everything isn’t clear and is mashed together, just like dreams. What I loved most was the chance to work with watercolors and graphite in the way I did.”
Designer: Madli S.
Designer: Andy B.
Designer: Aline B.
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Designer: Marta D.
Prelude to a Poet-Seer
Designed by Marta D.
Available to hire"Prelude to a Poet-Seer is a novel steeped in history and Celtic mythology, with action taking place in Iron Age Ireland. The cover features symbols important to the story – it’s framed by trees and branches, with the raven referencing the goddess Morrigan. The colours and fonts were chosen to bring to mind medieval books and manuscripts."
Designer: Aline B.
Designer: Richard L.
Designer: Sofía S.
The Era of a Witch’s Rebellion
Designed by Sofía S.
Available to hire"I thoroughly enjoyed painting the cover for the book *The Era of a Witch's Rebellion*, and I love the result. The author gave me some general ideas (portraits, moonlight, forests, deep blues) along with some creative freedom, and this is what I came up with! A vertical composition that conveys mystery and romance, and is very, very blue! It was a highly rewarding project, and I hope readers love it."
Designer: Stewart W.
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
Time Folds for Us
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"The author and I sought a moody setting which we achieved through a dark, lush color palette and a contrasting vibrant title lettering style. The warmth from the window focuses attention on the couple and the cottage design wraps to the back cover, showing the cabin door to further engage the reader."
Designer: Euan M.
Designer: Alexander N.
Designer: Nejc P.
Wounded Animals
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire"Wounded Animals is a Rear Window-style thriller set in a retirement community cut off from the outside world by a freak sandstorm. The cover places the reader in the role of the observer and hints at the novel’s overarching sense of dread, isolation, and suspicion while maintaining a visual connection to the author’s previous novel, Dead Flowers."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Hunting for Honey
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to feel warm, uplifting and full of life, reflecting the idea of finding God in everyday moments. The honey-yellow background connects naturally to the title, while the bees, flowers and branches create a sense of searching and discovery. I kept the typography elegant but bold, making Hunting for Honey the main focus."
Designer: Euan M.
Designer: James C.
Designer: Roderick B.
The Last Midwife
Designed by Roderick B.
Available to hire"The idea was to reduce the story down to one simple image; a match flame forming the shape of a pregnant woman. It connects the themes of birth, danger and resistance without illustrating the story too literally. I kept everything else very stark so the neon flame becomes the immediate focal point, with the handwritten line adding a more personal, unsettling element."
Designer: James C.
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Modern Freelance Lawyer
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to feel modern, confident and fresh, moving away from the more traditional look associated with the legal profession. The bright teal and yellow palette gives it a contemporary, energetic feel, while the clean typography keeps it professional and easy to read. The radiating lines behind the title suggest change, movement and a new direction, reflecting the book’s focus on a more flexible and modern way of practising law."
Designer: Tadgh B.
Queen Bea
Designed by Tadgh B.
Available to hire“I wanted Queen Bea front and center, with her confusion and befuddlement clear at a glance. I like covers that make sense before you know the story, then take on another meaning after you’ve read it. The royal throne and lively hive hint at a grand scene, while the light spotlights Bea and invites readers to look again.”
Designer: Mickey C.
A Life Untangled
Designed by Mickey C.
Available to hire"It’s a book about ADHD inattentive type, which I personally resonate with. I played with the idea of “untangled”, showing a female hand gently untangling the threads of her life, to create a sense of calm while inviting readers to dive into the story. Since it’s a deeply personal story, I chose a handwritten typeface to give the cover a more human and intimate feel."
Designer: Neethi J.
Starhop: A Star’s Adventure
Gaby Fernandez
Designed by Neethi J.
Available to hire"For Starhop, I wanted to capture the fun and wonder of a little star exploring the vastness of space. A simple, space-inspired typeface complements the theme. After exploring character designs and cover sketches, the author and I chose this concept: a bright little star glowing against the vast universe as it sets off on its adventure."
Designer: James C.
Designer: Jonas P.
Lie
Designed by Jonas P.
Available to hire“The concept was built around a simple idea: strategic intelligence can be hidden in plain sight. I used ‘LIE’ as the visual focal point, reducing the cover to its most provocative element. The restrained typography, generous negative space and subtle gold accents give the design the authority of a business document while creating tension and curiosity at first glance.”
Designer: Flavia S.
Designer: Nejc P.
Let Nothing Astonish You
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire“Let Nothing Astonish You” returns to traditional mysteries in the vein of Agatha Christie, using familiar genre motifs such as looming Gothic castles and dark, foggy nights. Set during the story’s central event—an April Fools’ birthday party—the illustration playfully weaves in characters, clues, and subplots. The result feels rooted in classic mystery while hinting at the strange, playful story within.
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