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Simon Avery - Designer
Brighton, United Kingdom
My award-winning covers have worked to double sales overnight and turn a non-seller into an Amazon chart topper. E-Cover £350+vat
Overview
I'm a book cover designer with experience in lots of genres and I have worked with tons of indie authors and publishers, both in Europe and the US.
Lots of the books I've designed covers for have gone on to become category best sellers, and some have sold over 200k copies. I understand what works well on Amazon and have won several awards for my fiction and non-fiction covers.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Certifications
- BA Honours Graphic Design
Awards
- e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for April 2015 in Fiction - www.thebookdesigner.com
Work experience
Book Cover Designer & Owner
I do book covers
After working as a creative director in design agency for many years I decided to start designing book covers and haven't looked back.
I love it and and it turns out I'm pretty good at it too.
Graphic Designer & Owner
Nice Graphic Design & Art Direction
My very own design agency, I'm lucky enough to work with some fantastic clients and thank my lucky stars daily I took the plunge.
Creative Director
Wilddog Design
I came to Wild Dog as a senior design and became the Creative Director where I ran the design department and oversaw (and did most of!) the design work.
Designer
Design Revolution
My 1st role in a general design agency, working on books and with corporate clients
Designer
Esquire Magazine
I was lucky enough work for this awesome magazine straight out of college, working under a great art director it gave me good understanding of typography
Portfolio (21 selected works)
The Brighton Maverick: An contemporary novel of love, life and liaisons in Brighton's Lanes
Scott Chadwick
The Brighton Maverick A contemporary novel of love, life and adventure in Brighton's Lanes As Rick Matthews sat shivering on the midnight train to Brighton three things dawned on him. He had a boyfriend who resembled a Hollywood celebrity and had the money to match. He lived in a penthouse apartment and had a walk-in closet the size of a designer boutique. And he was desperate to get as far aw... read more
The Brighton Maverick A contemporary novel of love, life and adventure in Brighton's Lanes As Rick Matthews sat shivering on the midnight train to Brighton three things dawned on him. He had a boyfriend who resembled a Hollywood celebrity and had the money to match. He lived in a penthouse apartment and had a walk-in closet the size of a designer boutique. And he was desperate to get as far aw... read more
The Joy of Oysters
Don Quinn
The Joy of Oysters. Preparing, cooking, and above all eating. It doesn't matter whether you've never eaten an oyster or you're a lifetime lover. This is the book for you featuring recipes old and new. With a bit of history, a bit of culture and a bit of fun thrown in by legendary food festival guru, Don Quinn. This book provides the definitive answer to the age old question: "Are oysters an ap... read more
The Joy of Oysters. Preparing, cooking, and above all eating. It doesn't matter whether you've never eaten an oyster or you're a lifetime lover. This is the book for you featuring recipes old and new. With a bit of history, a bit of culture and a bit of fun thrown in by legendary food festival guru, Don Quinn. This book provides the definitive answer to the age old question: "Are oysters an ap... read more
The Modigliani Girl
Jacqui Lofthouse
"An unusual page turner of a novel that dares to be a bit different. I really warmed to the character of Anna, as she faces that dilemma faced by woman writers since time began – how to have ‘a room of one’s own." – Louise McIvor, Creative Writing Teacher, Queen's University Belfast Anna Bright never wanted to write a novel. At least, that’s what she tells herself. But a chance encounter with... read more
"An unusual page turner of a novel that dares to be a bit different. I really warmed to the character of Anna, as she faces that dilemma faced by woman writers since time began – how to have ‘a room of one’s own." – Louise McIvor, Creative Writing Teacher, Queen's University Belfast Anna Bright never wanted to write a novel. At least, that’s what she tells herself. But a chance encounter with... read more
The Levels: Can Your Business Step Up to the Growth Challenge?
Mr Ray Moore
The Levels focuses on challenges faced by business owners between the small to medium size transition- often a turbulent time for even the most accomplished entrepreneur! A tried and tested model, author Ray Moore brings together his extensive knowledge, experience and challenges faced over his long and successful career in business ownership. At its simplest, The Levels can be described as a ... read more
The Levels focuses on challenges faced by business owners between the small to medium size transition- often a turbulent time for even the most accomplished entrepreneur! A tried and tested model, author Ray Moore brings together his extensive knowledge, experience and challenges faced over his long and successful career in business ownership. At its simplest, The Levels can be described as a ... read more
Back to Creative Writing School
Bridget Whelan
'The creative writing bible Catherine Quinn, bestselling author of No Contacts, No Problem BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL isn’t a manual on marketing or a guide to finding a publisher. There are other books – good books – that can help with that. It’s about using 30 imaginative writing exercises to experiment with new ideas. It’s about defeating the blank page. It’s about producing the best k... read more
'The creative writing bible Catherine Quinn, bestselling author of No Contacts, No Problem BACK TO CREATIVE WRITING SCHOOL isn’t a manual on marketing or a guide to finding a publisher. There are other books – good books – that can help with that. It’s about using 30 imaginative writing exercises to experiment with new ideas. It’s about defeating the blank page. It’s about producing the best k... read more
Twelve Lessons
Kate Spencer
What if you had one year to bring your life back from the brink? Stephanie Slater appears to have it all, the house, the car, the fairy tale marriage and the new start she so desperately needed. No one knows yet she is secretly living a lie, but with mounting debts, a cheating husband and an obsession to do better than the Jonses, her perfect facade is about to shatter. When her life begins to... read more
What if you had one year to bring your life back from the brink? Stephanie Slater appears to have it all, the house, the car, the fairy tale marriage and the new start she so desperately needed. No one knows yet she is secretly living a lie, but with mounting debts, a cheating husband and an obsession to do better than the Jonses, her perfect facade is about to shatter. When her life begins to... read more
Death Magic: Bestselling CS Quinn's latest short read
CS Quinn
'Quinn is a brilliant new talent!’ —Peter James From author of the bestselling Thief Taker series London 1663. A murdered girl. An attic full of charms … Charlie Tuesday has a new case. A maid-servant has been brutally murdered, leaving an array of strange protectorates in her attic room. Stolen from her body was a silver thimble which no-one can explain how she came to have. Was the dead girl... read more
'Quinn is a brilliant new talent!’ —Peter James From author of the bestselling Thief Taker series London 1663. A murdered girl. An attic full of charms … Charlie Tuesday has a new case. A maid-servant has been brutally murdered, leaving an array of strange protectorates in her attic room. Stolen from her body was a silver thimble which no-one can explain how she came to have. Was the dead girl... read more
The Good Enough Mother
Anoushka Beazley
All The Evil of This World
Jared Dillian
There are humans behind the big, bad vilified banks, there are humans behind the calculations of Wall Street, there are humans behind all the legal and illegal financial machinations in the news--they are not always the best humans, and they are not always the worst humans, but All The Evil Of This World tells their stories with abundant curiosity, empathy, and honesty. On March 2nd, 2000, the... read more
There are humans behind the big, bad vilified banks, there are humans behind the calculations of Wall Street, there are humans behind all the legal and illegal financial machinations in the news--they are not always the best humans, and they are not always the worst humans, but All The Evil Of This World tells their stories with abundant curiosity, empathy, and honesty. On March 2nd, 2000, the... read more
Please Don't Come Home: (Except for a Visit)
Allyson Hawkins Ward
In this game-changing book by Allyson Hawkins Ward, Life and Business Strategist, parents will discover: • The importance of parent’s transitioning from Supervisor to Trusted Advisor. • The GRIT formula to guide your teen to become an independent young adult. • Tools with step-by-step instructions to aide your teen. • The importance of allowing teens to fail so they can succeed. • AND Bonus st... read more
In this game-changing book by Allyson Hawkins Ward, Life and Business Strategist, parents will discover: • The importance of parent’s transitioning from Supervisor to Trusted Advisor. • The GRIT formula to guide your teen to become an independent young adult. • Tools with step-by-step instructions to aide your teen. • The importance of allowing teens to fail so they can succeed. • AND Bonus st... read more
Get Lost, Girlfriend!: How I Found Myself When My Best Friend Dumped Me
Sharon Livingston
Being dumped by your BFF may feel like the worst betrayal you could ever face,worse than being–•ditched by your man,•snubbed by your dog (the cat does it regularly, so that doesn’t count), or•fired by your housekeeper.But in every crisis there’s opportunity, right?This is story of how a quirky therapist answers the phone one day, only to hear her closest friend say the dreaded words that cut h... read more
Being dumped by your BFF may feel like the worst betrayal you could ever face,worse than being–•ditched by your man,•snubbed by your dog (the cat does it regularly, so that doesn’t count), or•fired by your housekeeper.But in every crisis there’s opportunity, right?This is story of how a quirky therapist answers the phone one day, only to hear her closest friend say the dreaded words that cut h... read more
HIRED, FIRED, FLED: One Man's Global Quest To Beat The Rat Race
Charlie Raymond
"Informative and entertaining in equal measures, HIRED, FIRED, FLED will have you hooked from the very first page." - Kaye Holland, TNT Magazine UK "HIRED, FIRED, FLED describes the emotional rollercoaster that is the modern job hunt, and anyone who’s graduated in the last 10-15 years, particularly post-recession, is sure to empathise with him... a witty and entertaining read with plenty of la... read more
"Informative and entertaining in equal measures, HIRED, FIRED, FLED will have you hooked from the very first page." - Kaye Holland, TNT Magazine UK "HIRED, FIRED, FLED describes the emotional rollercoaster that is the modern job hunt, and anyone who’s graduated in the last 10-15 years, particularly post-recession, is sure to empathise with him... a witty and entertaining read with plenty of la... read more
The Latte Segment
Zoe Landon
Sarah Madsen is a modern young rabbit with a cozy urban life. A yuppie, perhaps, though she’d disagree with the label. After all, yuppies don’t hang with eccentric artists in beat-down studios, much less date them. And they don’t get pushed out of their apartment by profit-hunting developers, forced to pick between an impossible market and an unsustainable rent.As she hunts for a new place to ... read more
Sarah Madsen is a modern young rabbit with a cozy urban life. A yuppie, perhaps, though she’d disagree with the label. After all, yuppies don’t hang with eccentric artists in beat-down studios, much less date them. And they don’t get pushed out of their apartment by profit-hunting developers, forced to pick between an impossible market and an unsustainable rent.As she hunts for a new place to ... read more
The Five Year Mark: Lessons Learnt Chasing a Dream
Mike Saunders
The Five Year Mark is collection of personal stories and lessons I have learnt , while building a business. In short, easy to read chapters, I cover a range of principles and lessons learnt during our company’s first five years, including: vision; leadership; operations; personal development; culture and more. In many ways, this book is something I wish I could have read during the early years... read more
The Five Year Mark is collection of personal stories and lessons I have learnt , while building a business. In short, easy to read chapters, I cover a range of principles and lessons learnt during our company’s first five years, including: vision; leadership; operations; personal development; culture and more. In many ways, this book is something I wish I could have read during the early years... read more
The Bad Mother's Diary: LAUGH OUT LOUD PARENTING ROMANTIC COMEDY
Suzy K Quinn
Christmas Romance / Christmas Fiction for 2016. Perfect for fans of Bridget Jones' Baby. NEW laugh-out-loud baby fiction and romantic comedy, from bestselling romance author, Suzy K Quinn.If you laughed with the Unmumsy Mum, you’ll LOVE this new baby romance - free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.This book will make you laugh, cry and feel AMAZING. Escape and unwind with the literary equivale... read more
Christmas Romance / Christmas Fiction for 2016. Perfect for fans of Bridget Jones' Baby. NEW laugh-out-loud baby fiction and romantic comedy, from bestselling romance author, Suzy K Quinn.If you laughed with the Unmumsy Mum, you’ll LOVE this new baby romance - free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.This book will make you laugh, cry and feel AMAZING. Escape and unwind with the literary equivale... read more
Seven Studies in Pop Piano
Bill Hilton
Dog Gone: Did you miss me?: Volume 2 (Dogstar)
Jez Campbell
Dogstar: It's Moonlight Robbery (Dogstar Trilogy Part 1)
Jez Campbell
Jez Campbell’s Dogstar Trilogy is redefining the werewolf myth, ‘a must-read horror’ Commended at the Hollywood Halloween Book FestivalCommendation at the London Book Festival'Campbell's books paint a dangerous and seedy portrait of London, oozing a sense of grubbiness and sleaze which has seen the writing compared to the great Irvine Welsh' Scream Magazine'Cinematic... werewolves in a gritty,... read more
Jez Campbell’s Dogstar Trilogy is redefining the werewolf myth, ‘a must-read horror’ Commended at the Hollywood Halloween Book FestivalCommendation at the London Book Festival'Campbell's books paint a dangerous and seedy portrait of London, oozing a sense of grubbiness and sleaze which has seen the writing compared to the great Irvine Welsh' Scream Magazine'Cinematic... werewolves in a gritty,... read more
Polly Polyamorous
Daisy Diamond
Polly wants more from life.A more interesting job. A more satisfying relationship. More excitement. More fun. More sex.Most of these things seem like impossible dreams, but more sex feels like a good place to start. Which is why when Polly’s new work mate, Della, introduces her to the idea of polyamory, Polly finds herself tempted. When she meets Della’s man, the gorgeous Dan, she finds hersel... read more
Polly wants more from life.A more interesting job. A more satisfying relationship. More excitement. More fun. More sex.Most of these things seem like impossible dreams, but more sex feels like a good place to start. Which is why when Polly’s new work mate, Della, introduces her to the idea of polyamory, Polly finds herself tempted. When she meets Della’s man, the gorgeous Dan, she finds hersel... read more
Bad Mother's Detox - a Romantic Comedy: Funny Romance (Bad Mother's Romance Book 2)
Suzy K Quinn
NEW RELEASES 2017 - Romantic Comedy / Funny Romance for ANY MOTHER who wants to laugh, feel good, relax and fall in love.If you liked the Unmumsy Mum, Hurrah for Gin and the List, you’ll LOVE this new romantic comedy.BOOK DESCRIPTIONAs a mother, I imagined myself somewhere between Mary Poppins and Jules Oliver. You know – growing my own courgettes, laughing whilst covered in mud, possibly havi... read more
NEW RELEASES 2017 - Romantic Comedy / Funny Romance for ANY MOTHER who wants to laugh, feel good, relax and fall in love.If you liked the Unmumsy Mum, Hurrah for Gin and the List, you’ll LOVE this new romantic comedy.BOOK DESCRIPTIONAs a mother, I imagined myself somewhere between Mary Poppins and Jules Oliver. You know – growing my own courgettes, laughing whilst covered in mud, possibly havi... read more
Bread for the Table
Tara Botel Doherty
BREAD FOR THE TABLEbyTara Botel DohertyBread for the Table relates a single day in the life of Sage a 30-year-old aspiring jewelry designer working as a waitress in a pseudo New York deli in Los Angeles. A postcard from her mother triggers a series of flashbacks, which bring Sage's life into focus. She remembers her protector – dear older sister, Rose of Sharon and her untimely death; her remo... read more
BREAD FOR THE TABLEbyTara Botel DohertyBread for the Table relates a single day in the life of Sage a 30-year-old aspiring jewelry designer working as a waitress in a pseudo New York deli in Los Angeles. A postcard from her mother triggers a series of flashbacks, which bring Sage's life into focus. She remembers her protector – dear older sister, Rose of Sharon and her untimely death; her remo... read more
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Simon was extremely helpful and knowledgable throughout the process, sympathetic to both the needs and inexperience of the self publisher and offered five cover choices as a starter, two of which were immediately on the right lines. The covers were delivered on time and there were no hidden extras. Really happy with the collaboration and would definitely work with Simon again.
Sam Derbyshire, May 2017
Simon provided a fantastic service, was communicative and reliable, and the results were excellent!
Kestral Gaian, April 2017
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