Here’s a quick look at the process I go through with creating book covers with authors who self-publish their book: The author sends 3-5 book covers that have a similar look and feel they’re aiming for with their book. Title font/style – People on the cover or not? – Color scheme? – Any other details you […]
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Behind the Scenes: Cover Design of A Wing and a Prayer
When Christina Tarabochia approached me about designing the covers for a six-book series by Dianne Price, I wasn’t sure I was up to the monumental task, but I knew I wanted to try. There are so many moving pieces involved in just one book cover, and a series requires similar formatting, coloring, fonts, and feel. […]
Behind the Scenes: Journey of Eleven Moons Cover Design
Another incredible book by Ashberry Lane on the books. The amazing writing veteran, Bonnie Leon, revised and re-released her first book, The Journey of Eleven Moons. When I received this assignment, I instantly found the background I had in mind for the cover: Then I planned to put this in the back to add some […]
Behind the Scenes: Delight in Disorder Cover Design
I met author and pastor, Tony Roberts, through editor extraordinare, Leanne Sype. Tony’s story was incredible: he has endured through bipolar disorder and dares to confront it as a pastor and Christian. He brings this hidden topic to the surface and doesn’t shy away from the tough issues associated with it. Tony was looking to publish […]
Behind the Scenes: Broken Wings Cover Design
Earlier this summer, Christina Tarabochia of Ashberry Lane Publishing contacted me about a six-book series by the amazing Dianne Price (who sadly passed in August, just before the release of Broken Wings.) Creating six book covers with the same two main characters throughout posed a daunting task. Normally, book designers can use stock photos (from […]