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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 221 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 311 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 271 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 202 min read


'Stars Apart' Concept Work Takes Off
Illustrated book cover concept art begins for science-fiction debut STARS APART.
March 19, 2025, SkyNation Publishing announced they had acquired the World English rights to Nathan Greaves' debut sci-fi novel...
Jul 81 min read


Whisper of Secrets is Out!
Whisper of Secrets is Out. Digital and Paperback cover art design by Dayna.
Jul 21 min read


Creative Process Now on Behance
It's always fun going through the creative stages of a project and seeing just how a concept evolves and all the little shifts impact the final vision. Whether you're an author considering hiring me, an artist curious what's happening around the pond, or just a stranger that stumbled here by chance! Make sure to check out the Behance links below to stalk--investigate?--a little of my workings behind the curtains
Apr 151 min read


Whisper of Secrets Book Cover Reveal!
It has been such a joy working with Rhea Lockhart on her new book cover for The Whisper's Saga Book One, Whisper of Secrets. And I really appreciated how she put her faith in me, allowing me to take her ideas and run with them--even if it meant we took a few steps sideways. I'm so proud of where we landed. And I'm thrilled she is too! So without further ado...
Apr 121 min read


Australian Fantasy, Beasts of London, Gets Its Sequel Title and Cover Revealed on Twitch
Author and Publisher, Renee April, reveals book title and cover art of Australian fantasy sequel to Beasts of London on Twitch.
Apr 11 min read


Whisper of Secrets Book Cover Approved for Final Render and Paperback
Whisper of Secrets by Rhea Lockhart locks in a fantastical witchy cover art for its book cover paperback.
Mar 121 min read


Champion of Death Book Cover Approved for Final Render
Champion of Death by Wadzanai Mufunde locks in a Rembrandt-giving, high fantastical dark drama artwork for is final book cover render.
Feb 281 min read


Stuff I Designed and Illustrated in 2024 (It's a Wrap!)
Let's reflect on things I designed and illustrated in 2024 with a little wrap! From book covers and logo design, to social media promotional
Jan 94 min read


Development of Custom Illustrated Cover Art for Dark Mythical Fantasy (And Happy New Year!)
Christmas "break", I did some art studies for upcoming UK novel, Champion of Death. This somehow involved Death's nip slip. Welcome?
Jan 92 min read


Australian Fantasy Her Crown of Fire Sequel is Out Now!
Two years since I originally designed this cover, His Throne of Embers (Molten Crown Book Two) is official out! Bigger. Bolder.
Dec 23, 20241 min read


My Favourite and Arguably the Best Book Covers of 2024
A hand picked few of my favourite book covers of 2024 and why. Let's start with Pay the Piper...
Dec 17, 20245 min read


The Red Masquerade Paperbacks I Illustrated and Designed are Perfect! What? (Warning: Swear Words)
Okay, for any of you that have printed books with Ingram (or KDP for that matter), I am sure you are WELL aware of the horror stories...
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Paperback and Hardcover Design Proofs Off to the Printer for SkyNation's Molten Crown Book Two!
Two years ago, I designed the book cover for His Throne of Embers, the second book in Renee April's popular young adult Australian fantasy..
Nov 20, 20242 min read


From Concept to Paperback, Here's My Illustrated Design Process
It can be very daughtning considering an illustrated book cover. The unknown can be vast and dark and scary! So make sure you take a look at
Nov 13, 20241 min read


The Layer Breakdown of Custom Illustrated Book Cover Design
Uncover the magic behind Shaye Madison's custom Illustrated Book Cover Design in this exclusive breakdown. Dive into the layers of gothic-ga
Oct 15, 20242 min read


100 Days Until Red Masquerade is Released, ARC Reader Call Out
You read it right. Only 100 days until Red Masquerade by Shaye Madison goes live. Which means it's time for Shaye and I to jump into finally
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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