If you’re in the business of words, you’ll need pictures to sell them. Images provide a quick, visceral snapshot of the world your pen promises: as far as your readers are concerned, an image can be the difference between a purchase and a pass. So, whether it’s a book cover, blog banner, or insta-quote, at some point, you’re going to need quality images to catch the ever-roving eye of potential Read More…

Sometimes it’s the niggly things that slow you down, like trying to figure out the best size for your book cover. Here’s a quick rundown of my process, and why I choose the cover sizes I do. Aspect Ratio The first thing to decide upon is your book cover’s aspect ratio (the ratio of height to width). For a printed book, you can pretty much define exactly what you want Read More…

Christmas is a wonderful time for romance authors, and since it’s only a week away, I figured now was the time to take a look at some seasonal book covers! There are some great designs this year, so without further ado, here are my Top 5. 5. Stealing Christmas by Alexa Riley I like how clean and striking this cover is – it immediately grabs your attention. The glitter detail in the Read More…