Recently, I’ve been really inspired by classic book covers from the late 1800s. May it be the gold foil or the way the designs use elements from the stories in careful patterns, I’ve been drawn to them a lot when I design my own covers. From the examples above, From the Earth to the MoonContinue reading “The Vengeance of the Knight | Fantasy Book Cover”
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Between the Walls of a Shifting Empire | Fantasy Circus Book Cover
When I think of covers that have inspired me over the years, one of the ones I come back to is the cover for The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. That cover was created by Helen Musselwhite, a paper artist who makes amazing art and sculptures. Many probably didn’t realize that the cover was aContinue reading “Between the Walls of a Shifting Empire | Fantasy Circus Book Cover”
War of Dragons | Fantasy Book Cover
What’s a more fantastical creature than a dragon? I’ll tell ya’– a gold dragon. And better yet, three gold dragons! The last time I made a dragon cover was in 2016, so getting to make this one was a real treat. Featuring lots of purple and gold, dragons, and a castle in the background, thisContinue reading “War of Dragons | Fantasy Book Cover”
Echoes of Eternity | Fantasy-Sci-fi Book Cover
When school starts, another evergreen process begins— writers seek out covers for dark academia and school related stories. In this science fiction fantasy twist on the genre, Echoes of Eternity features staples of the genre but also some unique elements due to the science fiction aspect. Featuring an academy building and a teenage student, IContinue reading “Echoes of Eternity | Fantasy-Sci-fi Book Cover”
The Black Stone Unleashed | Fantasy Cover
Sometimes it’s important to trust the process, and for this one, I definitely had to trust it! When I made my last post, I was in the middle of working on the cover for the sequel to the Temple Unleashed and honestly, it was not looking good. But, with a little faith, time, and changingContinue reading “The Black Stone Unleashed | Fantasy Cover”
The Temple Unleashed | Magical Book Cover
Green, snakes, a key, and lots of magical vibes made this fantasy cover so fun to make! I’m in the process of making the cover for the sequel as well, but this one still might be my favorite of the two. Also, my queue is open for requests with availability asap! If you’d like aContinue reading “The Temple Unleashed | Magical Book Cover”
One Lilac Crown | Book Cover
Maybe it’s all those summers playing mermaid, but something about warm weather always makes me want to make mermaid covers– so at the start of the season, I made one! This cover features lavender, a gold crown, and hints of a mermaid tail, jellyfish, and lots of fish and coral! Perfect for an under-the-sea storyContinue reading “One Lilac Crown | Book Cover”
Ruinous Sea | Book Cover and Video
The post discusses testing media styles using personal projects, such as a work-in-progress underwater story. It showcases a video and explains the importance of exploring new ways to present book covers.
Daughter of the Seven Hills | Book Cover
The fate of Rome lies in the hands of a healer in Daughter of the Seven Hills, Margaret McNellis’s upcoming historical fiction book. Following Aurelia as she navigates intrigue and conspiracy and experiences a whole new culture that she may have once considered “barbaric”, the book releases on May 21st, 2024 and is available forContinue reading “Daughter of the Seven Hills | Book Cover”
The Lotus Queen | Dark Fantasy Book Cover
Is it the combination of something sharp with something soft? Or is just that every kick butt fantasy heroine deserves both flowers and daggers? Either way, this premade book cover is in the grand book cover tradition of sharp objects + flowers = happiness! With dark pink petals, a golden dagger with flowers, and otherContinue reading “The Lotus Queen | Dark Fantasy Book Cover”