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Lady of Brass: Historical Dark Fantasy Sequel Out Now
Lady Brass, the historical dark fantasy sequel to Australian Author's debut, Beasts of London, by Jonathan Maloney, is here.
Feb 252 min read


Book Cover Development Starts for Debut Aussie Author
Who isn't a lover of books, writing, coffee, vampires, and dragons? Most in this community are. Debut Aussie Author J. Lee especially. Her upcoming debut is full of gothic anguish, fangs, and witchery. And I'm here to make that all visual.
Feb 101 min read


Rise of Australian Indie Bookish Stores
A list of Australian indie bookstores celebrating independently published authors. Don't see your store listed and think it should be? Or maybe you need a current mention updated. Please also forward all queries to Dayna at hello@creativedayna.au.
Jan 2813 min read


New Year. New Fantasy Pre-Orders.
The Method of the Kill sequel is now available for pre-order. Read the first book, Beats of London, for free. Only for a limited time so make sure you jump on it!
Jan 161 min read


Book Covers from the Crypt
New additions have been made to the premade(ish) collection selection 💪 It took a hot minute, but I finally found the forsaken in the depths of my old laptop, leftover goodness found my time on Etsy before I dumped the platform for all the many, many reasons. (F*&k Etsy). Unlike the previous additions, these are more aligned. . .
Nov 22, 20251 min read


In Search of Premade Book Covers?
I'm back in the game, people! Kind of. Sort of. Ish . For those unaware, I began in premade book covers over a decade ago (oh, shuush you, I'm literally turning thirty this Friday, and it's. . . a lot ahaha) with two online friends under the banner of Yonderworldly. (Yes, we all lived in different countries). With thanks to the amazing users of Tumblr and Goodreads, we created quite the steady little hobby-business. It's how I got to work with such amazing best selling author
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Terry Pratchett and My Non-Entry into Penguin's 2026 Cover Design Competition
Penguin Random House had launched its annual cover design award contest for all UK and Ireland based designers. The task? To reimagine one of two classics. Including, Night Watch! Am I in? Yes. (No, legally I can't be, being in Australia, but I'm still going to do it).
Nov 9, 20256 min read


Red Masquerade Sequel off to Printers for Proof
Ingram has received and confirmed the paperback files for Blood Veil, the sequel to 2024 spicy gothic paranormal romance Red Masquerade by Shaye Madison. Book Cover Print Wraps Illustrated and Designed by Dayna
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Stars Apart Illustrated Sci-Fi Cover is Locked
Sci-Fi Cover for Stars Apart, Illustrated and Designed By Dayna is Now Locked. Cover Reveal coming soon.
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Australian Historical Fantasy Sequel Heads to the Printers
The Method of the Kill sequel is officially heading to the printers with release hopefully before Christmas. Paper and Hardcover wraps illustrated and designed By Dayna.
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Happy eBook Release Day to Champion of Death!
After months of sitting on this beauty, Champion of Death is FINALLY revealed and released ! Run, don't work, to check out this release....
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Blood Veil Book Cover Reveal Plus Edging?
I'm a little late to post here, but the day arrived last week when we got to finally reveal the gorgeous illustrated custom cover for the Red Masquerade sequel, Blood Veil.
Aug 20, 20252 min read
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