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Red Masquerade off to the Printers! Beasts of London Up Next, Paperback and Hardcover Design
Just as the title says people! Shaye's debut, Red Masquerade, is off the printers with their new fauncy paperback wrap design.
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Tomorrow's Halloween, so I've been Sketching some Favourite Horror Scenes
How many of these films can you recognise?
Oct 30, 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
Molten Crown's Fantasy Sequel Out This Year! New Promotional Graphics, Design by Dayna
The wait is over. Beloved Australian fantasy, Her Crown of Fire by Renee April, is finally getting its sequel!...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Red Masquerade's Illustrated Book Cover Reveal, Design and Art by Dayna
Here it is! My latest cover art baby. I am so incredably proud of this design and illustration and I am thrilled...
Sep 14, 20242 min read
Sticker Design Proofs Arrive for Queensland Beard Care Range Labels
Last week scans were received of the WAX & MANE sticker proofs and they are looking awesome....
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Book Covers of 2024: How to Articulate Your Creative Vision | Part One, Genre
It isn't easy figuring out your book cover. For independent authors, there's a lot of behind-the-scenes kerfuffle. Let me help you prepare.
Aug 30, 20244 min read
Red Masquerade's Illustrated Cover Art Big Reveal, Friday the 13th
Mark your diaries, RED MASQUERADE by Shaye Madison is getting its big cover reveal in two weeks, appropriately on Friday the 13th...
Aug 29, 20241 min read
The Book Designers of Our Childhood: Who the Hell is Gail Doobinin???
Gail Doobinin is one of our most influential designers of our era, her designs having sold over 200 million copies on just TWO of her intern
Aug 28, 20245 min read
Skynation Aquires Method of the Kill Book 2 & 3, Design by Dayna to Illustrate Cover
SkyNation Publishing has aquired the World English rights to Jonathan Maloney's METHOD OF THE KILL sequels with Dayna to illustrate covers
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Narratess August Drop: Today Last Chance to Snag an Indie Book Sale Bargain including SkyNation Titles, Designed by Dayna
Australian small press, SkyNation Publishing, has participated in Narratess' Indie Sale's August drop. Over 350+ genre books discounted...
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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