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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


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


'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 8, 20251 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 15, 20251 min read


Pre-Orders Open for Whisper of Secrets with Amazon KDP
Releasing May 1, Rhea Lockhart's Whisper of Secrets is now available for digital Pre-Order with Amazon KDP at a bargain $3.99USD. Paperbacks will be available soon too.
Apr 13, 20251 min read


Greater Charlotte Book Crawl Shows Up for Red Masquerade
The Greater Charlotte Book Crawl has reached it's mid-way point, and local author Shaye Madison's gothic spicy fantasy, Red Masquerade, is racing of the shelves.
Apr 13, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 28, 20251 min read


Red Masquerade Sells Out in Two BookStores! + Upcoming Signing Event
Shaye Madison's debut gothic romance novel, RED MASQUERADE, officially launched last week after a soft release.
Jan 15, 20251 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 9, 20252 min read


Help! What Do I Put On My Book Cover or Film Poster? Well, 5 Questions Have Got You
Okay, knowing what you want on a book cover or poster is hard. So let me know help you figure out your creative vision with these 5 steps
Dec 30, 20242 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


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


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


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


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


Does Your Book Cover Target Your Demographic? | My Two Cents on Icebreaker Controversy
Uncover the controversy behind the Icebreaker Cover and how it inadvertently hooked a younger demographic. Dive into the design choices and
Aug 25, 20248 min read


6 Stages of An Illustrated Cover: Cover Reveal for Sapphic Murder Mystery Time Loop Extravaganza!
When Ana approached me for her latest book cover design, asking for a rush job so she could release during pride month, I was all in...
Jun 20, 20248 min read
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