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Cover Reveal: The Dragon Slayer
Here is the final cover design for Jonathan Dorr’s first publication of his three part epic fantasy. I had fun creating the dragon who I imagined creeping forward like a stalking cat almost hissing at...
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Sketching Up Characters – 003
So I am trying to get more sketching time in and am practicing on my characters. This is after an image I found online because I liked the outfit and the way the model was standing. I had to kind of...
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Writers – Harness Your Media Presence
STOP Before You START Jumping into the social and networking scene before you have a real sense of direction could foul you up in your future marketing efforts. The time to pause is NOW. Get out your...
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Writers – Get What It Takes For Success
Show Up Pay homage to your souls passion by showing up to make use of it. Face it, your desire for success and fame will never be realized if all you can manage to do 90% of the time, is daydream about...
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Sketching Up Characters – 005
I had a client request for an octopus on a map I’m creating. This sketch took about 45 minutes and ended up looking pretty good on the map. He’s only the third octopus I’ve ever drawn, and the only one...
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Cover Reveal: Following Danger’s Path
Here is the cover reveal for R Ann Greene’s second book in her epic fantasy series “The Stones of Caron.” “Following Danger’s Path” will be released sometime this summer. I fully recommend this read....
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Map Illustration: The Five Warriors
I created this map for Author Angela Ford and her book The Five Warriors available September 9, 2015. The Four Worlds is a land where anything is possible and everything is not what it seems. Where the...
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Cover Reveal: The Romanovsky Stain
“The Romanovsky Stain” is the first of a series of five spy thrillers coming from an expert in the field. Duke has really brought this story to life. I can’t wait for people to get their hands on this...
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About Beta Readers – Connect With Some Here
As an author you may already understand the wonderful concept of beta readers. Your beta readers generally serve as a variety of critiquers that read your story and provide you with advice for editing...
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My Most Recent Cover Designs – Book Now, Only Two Positions Open for Cover...
Professional cover design and illustration; See Michelle Rene, the Indie Author Advocate, for your branding and graphic design needs. Michelle's covers have been seen in The Guardian, Creative Review...
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A Recent Author Full Brand Image Project & Book Launch
Born of humans but raised by beasts who despise the legacy of man, Keelin is the only one who can redeem, or destroy, the future of both races. Keelin is the only human fledgling, weaned by the...
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The Trouble With Author Spam
Indie authors are feeling the pressure to make their social media networks work for them. You need to stand out from the rest to generate the kind of sales you are looking for and to gain popularity.
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An Exciting Cover Reveal
I wanted to create a cover that was entirely unique, that would look a little strange, and that would capture the colors of a seventies acid trip. It's meant to be a bit surreal, like the story of the...
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Writers – Get What It Takes For Success
Show Up Pay homage to your souls passion by showing up to make use of it. Face it, your desire for success and fame will never be realized if all you can manage to do 90% of the time, is daydream about...
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Eye-Opening Writing Tips
A lot of people think they can write or paint or draw or sing or make movies or what-have-you, but having an artistic temperament doth not make one an artist. Even the great writers of our time have...
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Powerful Writing Techniques
Just as a lion is the product of all the zebras it has eaten, a writer is the product of all the books he or she has read. Reading the works of skilled writers is a fabulous way to hone your craft and...
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Vote for the Best Book Cover Design
Which cover should I use? Let's see which one you like best!
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Vote for the Best Book Cover Design
Which book cover design or illustration is the best? You Decide!
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