You did such a marvelous job for me on covers of three novels … how can I thank you? If you were in the States I could send you a nice bottle of Champagne (depending on the state!) but since you’re far away I don’t know what I can offer as a THANK YOU gift. I don’t even know your address to send a nice handwritten note. Please know how much I appreciate your artistry and how thrilled I’ve been by your lively imagining for my work. THANK YOU! – Emma Gates (Detours, Walking to Israel, Praying for Rain)
Running a free promotion on Amazon, my book has something like 3,800 downloads already. Now #5 in top 100 free historical romances; and actually #110 among free books of every kind in the entire Kindle store. I hope this translates, but I sure as hell don’t really know what gave me the comparative advantage to all the other free books, since I am unknown. Must be the cover. –Walter Donway (The Price of Hannah Blake)
I’ve written six books and have dealt with four of the best cover designers in the business. It can be a frustrating experience getting a cover designed because the best designers are in demand and often take on too much work, so they’re rushed and don’t give you what you want on time. I went to Derek after such experiences with other designers. I liked the idea of having several covers to consider, and I liked the idea of going to a website he suggested to pick out elements of the cover that I might like. We worked together, switching elements of the covers around until we arrived at what I consider to be the best cover made for any of my books. For my next novel, I will definitely hire Derek again. -Bob Power (2020)
I want to relate a little story to you. I didn’t bother telling my wife that I’d hired a professional to create artwork for Extinction Point. She’s always the first person to read my books and stories, and is extremely critical. This latest book is her favorite and she is truly attached to Emily, the lead character. So, this morning, I open your emails and download your covers. I call her in and sit her down at the computer, then pull up the first cover. She immediately throws her hands to her mouth, stares at the screen as I scroll quickly though each cover, looks at me, looks back at the screen and says through her fingers: “Oh, my God! It’s Emily.” She then bursts into tears (of joy, I should add.) So, the first thing I have to do is thank you for doing such a fantastic job of the cover. The second is to thank you for reducing my wife to tears. You have created exactly what I was hoping for. -Paul Jones (Extinction Point)
More Testimonials
“Hi Derek, can’t help myself, but I have to say thank you for the work you’ve done on all the covers I’ve asked for. I look at each and every one and they all strike a cord. So superb. Thanks, sir.”
– Simon Richard Woodward
“It’s beautifully done. Your books convinced me that I could do this. Thank you for your gracious words, your patience and your conscientious commitment to ensuring that in spite of my reticence and fumbling, I got the cover I want.”
– S. Marshall Wilson (Sophistry)
“I sold 34 copies in a 16 hour span, you’re brilliant! People stopped and had their friends take a picture while they held it beside their face, the cover truly sells the book. LOVE LOVE LOVE your work”
– Chantal Heide, No More Assholes
“I asked Derek if I could write a review for him—that’s how highly I think of him! I want other authors and publishers to know: Derek Murphy is outstanding! He created a beautiful cover for my first book, but did so much more. He helped me conceive the cover, created several rounds of designs, took cover changes like a champ, and never gave up on helping me as an independent author to produce a quality product. He was also incredibly patient, easy to work with, and tirelessly answered questions or helped me problem-solve months after he was technically “finished”. I felt many times that Derek went beyond the call of duty for a book designer and clearly demonstrated his passion for creating quality books and making me, the client/author/publisher, happy. Not only is he an amazing artist, but the guidance and problem-solving help he freely gave was above and beyond. I will definitely be hiring him for my next publication and recommend him highly to other authors.”
– Lisa Nordquist (Love Yourself Fit)
“Derek did an incredible job on the book cover for Shackleton’s Folly. It is a story of epic proportions and his book cover had to encompass this challenge. Not only did he meet it, Derek exceeded my expectations. Thank you Derek for making it a painless, pleasant, and most of all hassle free experiences. I STRONGLY recommend Creativindie Covers to EVERYONE! Thank you Derek for your valuable experience as a subject matter expert in this field.”
– Todd Yunker (Shackleton’s Folly)
“When you spend months working on a book, it deserves a cover you can feel proud of. Derek Murphy listened to my ideas and suggestions for what I wanted in a cover and then used his extensive design experience and technical skills to produce a cover I love. People are impressed with how eye-catching the cover is and I know it helps create interest in my book.”
– Nick Anderson (The Silent Isle)
“Incredible! You did it again, Derek. I love the cover – and it creeps the hell out of me! I can’t believe you got everything to work so well – I know how difficult it was. You’re amazing. BTW I have to say this – you give my work a “polish” that I could have never imagined. Thank you again and again.”
– Dr. Jeri Fink (Broken by Truth)
“I was looking to re-release my first novel in eBook format, but needed new cover that grabbed the attention of potential readers. Thanks to references from a number of indie authors, I discovered Derek Murphy’s services. The difference was immediately obvious in regards to sales and the comments I received. I definitely look forward to working with Derek on my future book covers.”
– Charles Ekeke (Star Brigade)
“That he’s creative is understood. But if I had to choose one word to describe Derek, it would be patient and that was a quality he needed as we collaborated on a redesign of my first book’s cover. I never thought the two previous covers made by other designers were as good as they could be. Since the cover is critical to a book’s ability to attract readers, I didn’t want to make another mistake. We exchanged many, many emails and comments about sample covers before the one I chose took shape. That book, Legacy of the Highlands, is the first of my contemporary romantic suspense trilogy and I knew Derek could come up with designs for the next two that would make it clear that these books are a series and he did. I’m a happy writer. Sometimes it took longer for him to respond to emails than I would have liked, but that’s indicative of how in demand he’s become as a designer.”
– Harriet Schultz (Legacy of the Highlands)
“BEAUTIFUL!!!! This is an unbelievably gorgeous cover. Thanks so much for your work. I just love it.”
– Martha Whitehead (Praying for Rain)
“I have had the pleasure of working with Derek on two of my Paranormal Romance book covers and he amazed me each time with eye-catching and professional designs. Derek’s expertise shows in the quality and dedication of his work. Derek has an uncanny and remarkable way of taking my ideas to the next level and producing a book cover that grabs the reader’s attention and drags them in. He is an exemplar in industry and I will most certainly continue to work with him throughout my writing career.”
– Cat Mann (A Beautiful Fate)
“Derek is an incredibly talented graphic artist, whom you can trust. I’m glad I took his advice since he really knows his stuff. My book has been on a few of Amazon’s Top 100 lists and I’m sure the great cover has something to do with it.”
– Lisa Egle (Magic Carpet Seduction)
“My paperback is out, and I’ve been so proud to reveal it to people in person. I think in the back of my mind I always worried that if I self published, the print version would come out looking like the junk I remember people selling out of their car trunks ten years ago. Everyone comments on and loves the cover. I love it! Thanks again!”
– Brenda Ortega (The Twelfth of Never)
“The first cover Derek ever created for me was for my Legend of the Mer series. I couldn’t believe how talented he was and was determined to have him also do the second. I think he went over the top with my latest cover. Thank you so much for all your hard work, I really appreciate it. I think we’ve created a masterpiece!”
– Sheri Swift (The Hart of Telendaria)
“I’d been shopping around for the right cover designer for weeks when I finally stumbled upon CreativeIndie. Derek wasn’t accepting orders at the time, but his samples were exquisite and his prices were excellent, so I decided to wait until he was available. I’m glad I did. Derek designed a beautiful, unique cover, perfectly encapsulating my story. He was responsive and easy to work with, and he accommodated all my requests in a timely fashion. It will be a pleasure to work with him on my next book.”
– Tony Huston (The Big Wig)
“I have been nothing but 100% satisfied by everything that Derek has offered. He has always been there to answer any questions I may have had as well as offering great suggestions that brought out the perfect feel and design for my project. I will definitely be using Derek’s services again and couldn’t suggest enough that someone looking for a slick, professional-looking cover and/or graphics go to Derek. You won’t be disappointed.”
– Tyler Compton (Wicked Games)
“I would wholly recommend Derek Murphy and CreativIndie for cover design. Not only can Derek tease out the essentials of the design from what he is given but enhances it as well; and you are not limited to just one design concept. I will never forget opening the concept work for my book cover the first time. I burst out laughing. Not because it was funny or incorrect in any way, it was the sheer joy of seeing the perfect conceptualization of the suggestions I’d sent in email. I knew it was right the moment I saw it. I can’t recommend Derek enough.”
– Simon Woodward (Dark Matters)
“Derek Murphy provided a contemporary, honest and impressive series of designs for my concept of a leadership book. He was able to suggest a practical approach to courting feedback on the designs he submitted and was also willing to discuss, consider and act on any feedback I had about the designs he produced. I was a complete novice in the field of self publishing, Derek was aware of this and was more than willing to offer advice and guidance on the back of his own experience of the self publishing world. I would most certainly work with Derek again and would also have no hesitation in recommending him to any budding independent or well-established author.”
– John Babb (Phoenix Leadership)
“For any author who wants a book cover that will WOW a reader, Derek Murphy is your guy. I scoured the Internet looking for THE artist that had the talent I was looking for. When I scrolled through Derek’s cover samples, I was simply blown away by the quality of his work. It only took a few samples from him for my first book cover to materialize. In short order, he nailed it. My cover is simply STUNNING!!”
– Nancy Turner (One Mother of a Porn Star)
“The final cover that was created for The Beginning Of The End is very eye-catching. I have received numerous compliments on it. As Derek will tell you, the cover of a book is so important for book sales, so hiring someone like Derek can pay off big time. If you are writing a great book, don’t settle for anything less than a great cover.”
– Michael T. Snyder (The Beginning Of The End)
“Derek Murphy is an indie champion! For a writer, deciding how to present your first book to the world can be a pretty titanic task. There’s a lot of pressure, a lot riding on something that has taken so much blood, sweat and tears to make a reality. The cover design is what lures a potential reader into the world a writer has created and if it isn’t good, you’re done before you begin.”
“I loved this creative process! I’m so thrilled that I was able to work with Derek to create the cover for my first book. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted but I knew there had to be certain elements and feelings present. Derek took all of my ideas, melded them with his own, and created several samples. Together we came to the best possible solution. Derek is open to his clients’ ideas and listens because he wants everyone to be happy with the product. The result is something that I will always be proud of. When I walk through a bookstore now, I’m hard put to find many covers to match the work that he has done. Thanks, Derek! You’re a book cover alchemist!”
– Adam Alexander Haviaras (Children of Apollo)
“Derek absolutely nailed the concept and emotional feel of my novel in his cover art quite beyond what I expected. I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
– Jay Klages (Measure of Danger)
“When I asked Derek to design my cover for my first novel I had no idea what to expect. I feared he would dictate to me what my cover should look like. After the first round of drafts I learned that he not only cared what I thought, he wanted to know what would make me happy. And he provided me with many options to choose from. At first I was pulled in two completely different directions. Derek was patient and created two awesome covers so I could choose one I would be happiest with. I appreciate all of his creativity, patience, guidance, and time. He doesn’t just create. He listens to the client to produce what they envision.”
– TB Markinson (Lesbian Lost)
“Derek Murphy is such an amazing designer. His work on my book cover for Fire and Ice exceeded my expectations. The depth of the images and colors he used were stunning and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’m looking forward to using his services again, his calibre is unparalleled, and you will not be disappointed with his work.”
– Veronica Perez (Fire and Ice)
“Derek took a paragraph of random thoughts and translated them into not one but three truly incredible covers as though he were reading my mind. The series turned out better than anything I could have pictured on my own. From the first draft to the final product, his artistic talent captured the elements of the story(s) perfectly. Being a writer himself no doubt gives him a unique insight into what an author wants and the process was extremely smooth. Professional, polite and quick to turn around any request, working with Derek was a pleasure. I look forward to a long partnership with Derek, he made both me and my books shine.”
– Randall Wood (Closure et al.)
“I’ve written six books and have dealt with four of the best cover designers in the business. It can be a frustrating experience getting a cover designed because the best designers are in demand and often take on too much work, so they’re rushed and don’t give you what you want on time. I went to Derek after such experiences with other designers. I liked the idea of having several covers to consider, and I liked the idea of going to a website he suggested to pick out elements of the cover that I might like. Well, none of the first set of covers that Derek produced captured the essence of the book; I rejected all of them. So, Derek started again from scratch and crafted several covers that were excellent. We worked together, switching elements of the covers around until we arrived at what I consider to be the best cover made for any of my books. And for about half the price of some of my other covers. Plus, he made the cover into a few 3D images that will be useful for my website. For my next novel, I will definitely hire Derek again.”
– Bob Power (2020)
“Wow Derek, you have an incredible talent for design! My wife and I are absolutely thrilled with our covers and we can’t wait to put them online. Anyone looking for an affordable designer who does super high quality work, this is your guy! I looked ALL over the internet until I finally settled on Derek. In my research, I found a lot of “cheap” designers, but I was less than impressed with their work. I also found a lot of VERY expensive designers, but didn’t think it was worth it. When I found Derek, I hit the “sweet spot”….I got something affordable, but high quality design. If you’re considering Derek, don’t hesitate…he’s very talented with design.”
– Ken Troyer (Homemade Happiness)
“Running a free promotion on Amazon, my book has something like 3,800 downloads already. Now #5 in top 100 free historical romances; and actually #110 among free books of every kind in the entire Kindle store. I hope this translates, but I sure as hell don’t really know what gave me the comparative advantage to all the other free books, since I am unknown. Must be the cover.”
-Walter Donway (The Price of Hannah Blake)
“Derek is a very talented artist and a dedicated professional. He has worked on 2 covers for me, and in both cases I have been extremely happy with the final outcomes. He genuinely wants the best outcome for his clients, and he is willing to explore and experiment with his drafts so that the publisher can get a wide range of possible looks to choose from.”
– Rob Henning (Scandalous)
“Derek delivered a compelling cover for my first novel Derian Hettle. His turn around time impressed me and he clearly has a gift. I will definitely use his services on my next novel and would recommend him to anyone looking for an innovative and creative cover. Thanks again!”
– Ryan Spires (Derian Hettle)
“Wow.…just Wow! Wish we’d found you to start with! The cover is sooooo awesome! I am so impressed with your work and fresh ideas! You are just what we need! Thanks Derek!”
– Sheila Easley (Cancer Sacked)
“Just a quick note to thank you so much for the incredible cover that you made for No Witnesses. I have had so many compliments, like ‘creepy’, ‘that thing keeps watching me’ ‘WTF is that?’ It gets great attention from marketing people, too ‘very professional’ ‘excellent cover’ ‘Holy Shit, that’s good!’ It’s definitely working, as it just hit #12 Bestseller on Amazon Horror & #68 on Thriller. That’s after 3 days exposure and I’m convinced that the cover image has a hell of a lot to do with the ratings. Those eyes just jump right off the thumbnail!!!”
– Garry Rodgers (No Witnesses)
“I was happy with my original cover, but when sales started to pick up, it was time for a professional makeover. Derek polished my design and made lots of suggestions for ways to give the image more punch. Each time I picked something, he refined it and came back with variations, making it easy to hone in on the final product. Derek was patient with questions, accommodating with tweaks and suggestions, and best of all produced a cover I think would be a knockout on any bookstore shelf. All in all, my cover redesign was a great experience!”
– Vicky Loebel (Keys to the Coven)
“I am ecstatic with my new e-book cover! When I decided to revise my e-book, I wanted to begin with the cover. After researching sites who offer this service, I was blown away by your cover Magic! I knew immediately that I wanted you to be the graphic artist who would create a “make-over” for Scrapbook Your Christian Faith—The Beginners Guide to Scrapbooking Your Spiritual Legacy. When I clicked on the final links you sent me, I felt I had my own Personal “Big Reveal!” What an awesome experience! I Love Love Love the cover and my new logo! Derek, Thank you for Your Beautiful Work! God has truly gifted you! Blessings!”
– Donna Riner Weber (Scrapbook Your Christian Faith)
“Working with Derek was a pleasure. He was quick, sharp, and perceptive. Definitely delivered above what I expected in terms of design options with each round. I appreciate that the various pricing options were well-priced and very clear about what to expect in terms of rounds of revision. I especially appreciated his experience in book cover design – I didn’t have to worry about the design assets not meeting publisher requirements (or having to tell my designer what those requirements were!) The result was a sharp, commercial cover which makes my book stand out and look completely professional. I’ve received countless compliments on the cover and believe Derek’s work really made a difference.”
– Caryn Rose (Raise Your Hand)
“A blog by the fine writer Joanna Penn sent me to Derek. Man, am I ever glad I found him! His work is simply stunning. Look at his book covers and tell me if you don’t agree. Excellent work, as usual!”
– Charles Hackenberry (Beyond the Crazy Mountains)
“Derek did a good job – no a GREAT job – on my three covers. Not only was he considerate of the time constraint that I was under for all three covers but his creativity was top notch. I would quickly and without reservation recommend Derek for the cover art of your books.”
“Derek brought my characters–so real to me–to life so others can see them. His graphic talents, extraordinary resources and collaborative process gave birth to a vision of my characters that will make readers want to open the book. I told him to raise his rates. Hire him before he does.”
– Max Bliss (In Loco Parentis)
“Thank you for the perfect cover for Lowcountry Shrimp Boil! I enrolled it in Amazon Select and as part of the program it is free today and tomorrow. It is in the Best Selling Free eBook List! Here is the ranking listed below from Amazon: “This format of Lowcountry Shrimp Boil is currently ranked #392 of all free books in the Kindle Store.” That is 392 out of 1 million! Amazing. This would NEVER have happened without your beautiful eye-catching cover! I thank you and cannot wait to see what you do with my next cover.”
– Laura Momot
“Derek designed the cover for my ebook novella – Comatose. Once we got started Derek soon came up with many creative solutions to my requirements. He was always responsive to emails usually responding within an hour or so always within 24 hours. He exceeded my expectations in providing graphic variations. When we had decided on the design concept he quickly produced a high resolution version. Communication was concise and pointed with little extra explanation or guidance needed. The quality of the graphic design was excellent. Derek is a designer with high production values.”
– Keith David Cooley (Comatose)
“When I approached Derek with the task of designing my book cover, admittedly, I had hoped he would come up with a cover that I would like. All of us Indie authors know how picky we can be. After all, he is creating the first impression of our toiled efforts into a visual presentation. Surprisingly, I loved it! Derek has a rare talent of taking the ideas of an author and creating masterpieces. I could never thank him enough! Any Indie author looking to trust someone with the delicate task of creating your precious novel cover, don’t look any further than Derek. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you again Derek!!!! You were a wonderful find.”
– Kelly Libsack (Thunderstruck)
“When I approached Derek Murphy about a book cover, I had no ideas at all what it should look like. He asked me about the story and came up with several designs, each amazing in its own way. I fell in love with one, and Derek worked with me until it was perfect. He’s talented and easy to work with. If you need a book cover, I highly recommend Derek Murphy.”
– Carol Kilgore (In Name Only)
“Derek of Creativindie is a Creativgenius! I stumbled across his website while doing a random search on google and it was the best thing to ever happen on my publishing journey. He’s professional, offers fair, reasonable prices, knowledgeable of what makes a great book cover and best of all, is extremely creative and has the talent to create amazing book covers. So to all you publishers out there, once you hire him and tell him what your vision is…listen to him and trust what he has to say as well. You will not be disappointed. Derek knows exactly what he’s doing and he will take your book cover to the next level!”
– Chantilly Austin (Illusions)
“If you are in the market for a professional book cover design you have found a true master in Derek Murphy. His professionalism, creativity, patience and ability to guide the cover design to a finished product are second to none. His fees are extremely reasonable for the amount of time he is willing to spend on a project and you can be assured that the design process won’t stop until both of you agree that the cover is the best it can be. Derek is extremely talented in design and I can’t wait to use him for my next book.”
-Daniel D. Shields (Shark & The Wolf: Predators and Prey)
“I couldn’t be happier with my book cover. Derek was willing to go back and forth with ideas and tweaks until I was 100% satisfied. He also did some great promotional material for me: postcards, business cards and web ads. I got everything I needed for my novel in one place, at a great price.”
– Annika Howells (How to Disappear Completely)
“We were particularly interested in improving the visibility of the Kindle eBooks thumbnail of Awakening’s Treasure. The before and after images speak for themselves. What before was too subdued was transformed into a dynamic image with visual impact. Derek worked out various alternatives before a final selection was made. The turnaround was quite good and we’re very pleased with the revitalized cover image.”
– John Enzo (Blue Mesa eBooks)
“I’ve worked with Derek Murphy on two of my ebooks, Yseult and Shadow of Stone, and not only is he an artist in his own right with an excellent design sense, he’s great to work with. For both books, he sent me over half a dozen preliminary designs, from which we narrowed it down to 2-3, which I then ran by a number of friends and readers for feedback. Once we had decided on the final design, he tweaked it several times until it was perfect. The second book, Shadow of Stone, has not yet come out, but the most frequent comment I get for Yseult is
“Gorgeous!” I wholeheartedly recommend his services.
– Ruth Nestvold (Yseult)
“Holy @#$%! That is awesome. Sorry to be unprofessional but you blew me away and I am so happy with how it looks. I will let you know how it works with the setup and everything and if all goes well I should have a copy in my hands in a week or two. Thanks for the great work and for getting back to me so quickly. I will let you know if there are any glitches. Thanks again on a job well done.”
– Richard Johnson (Dead Drunk)
“Derek has done an incredible job on my cover. He did so many revisions, I was starting to feel bad. He reassured me that he would do it until I was happy. AND I AM! He is an incredible designer, he will make your dreams come true. He will be designing my next book cover for sure.”
– Tim Mettey (The Hero Chronicles)
“Derek, I am so glad I found your site! The end result was simply beautiful. You have such talent. Thanks for showing me different fonts and possible decorations. I’m beyond pleased with the outcome. I will definitely hire you again in the future!”
– Karla Gomez (A Human)
“Derek is in the top 1% of the world’s cover designers. His work is as good as NYT best seller covers–often better. He offers a wide range of options, each of which is almost a piece of art. He pays significant attention to your market and your goals. He also CARES about YOUR book. I feel like I found a very rare and immensely valuable black pearl–because I did. I would give him the highest recommendation possible, and I look forward to decades of future books with his utterly magnificent and lovely covers to come.”
– James Schaller, MD, MA (Sobriety Testing)
“I am a new author and had developed a sketch on how I wanted my cover to be. I am amazed how wonderful it turned out and was pleased my idea remained as the theme. The service was quick and I have confidence readers will want to buy my book because how appealing the cover looks. I hope to visit them again with book #2. Thanks again.”
– David Keith (It was 1975)
“Derek – you’ve done an amazing job with the cover of my upcoming book, ‘My One BIG Thing’! You interpreted the brief perfectly with creative insight and promptly made changes when requested. The job was seamless and I would highly recommend your services. Thank you for a great result!”
– Lois Nicholls (One Big Thing)
“Derek, thanks again for such a gorgeous cover! It’s classy, moody, dark, intense, and perfect for my novel’s genre and main character’s personality. I’m looking forward to working with you again. I really appreciated your flexibility, creativity, and patience when I asked to see additional images and alternative fonts. Much appreciated!”
– Gwen Ellery (Simmer)
“Derek — I cannot thank you enough for the fabulous cover for Witch Weigh. You managed to create a cover that was exactly what I wanted it to be. Your design talent and professionalism is a winning combination. Thank you!”
– Caroline Mickelson (Witch Weigh)
“Derek created an eye-popping cover for me that I believe will get readers’ attention. He answered every email promptly, sent many versions until I picked the one I liked the best, then tweaked the whole thing (front, back, and spine) until I was totally satisfied. I am recommending him to everyone I know who needs cover art, and I’ve asked him to do more covers for me. He is truly an artist.”
– Jan Christensen (Revelations)
“We just finished reviewing the proof in detail. The cover is so impressive. I can’t tell you how pleased we are with it and the impression it’s made on everyone looking at it that it’s made. It makes the book. I want to thank you for exceeding our expectations and producing so many variations of the design, and for your patience with the multiple changes and revisions. We were extremely pleased with your flexibility as well as your prompt response to our requests as it helped us stay on track and on schedule.”
– Digna Cassens, MHA, RD (Flavorful Fortified Food)
“Derek designed the cover for my latest novel, As The Light of Venus Rose, a story that needed a cover to convey the spiritual, mystical and the concept of Venus rising. He did all of that and more. He provided me with many choices. I could pick fonts, colors and layout. What more could I ask for? His willingness to listen to my ideas was crucial, and his prompt replies with suggestions and opinions when asked made the process easy and fun. A final product I am proud of, and one that conveys the concepts of my novel. I could not be more pleased!”
– Cheryl A Chatfield (Light of Venus Rose)
“Mr. Murphy, I applaud your efforts. The images are amazing. I could never have created such an amazing cover on my own. People like you make people like me look good.”
– Roshawn Dawson (Broke as Hell)
“It’s a rare find to get someone who can translate your ideas into the perfect finished product, give you great service, attention to detail, nothing’s too much trouble and keep going till both parties are 100% happy! Recommend Derek? I’ll shout it from the rooftops, THANK YOU – the cover you have created I am convinced will make the difference between me actually making some money on my passion and hard work and cluttering up the garage with boxes growing dust daily! Do yourself a favour, don’t bother wasting time on multiple quotes if you want an expert professional service – just contact Derek.”
– Clare Edwards (Sprinkling of Magic)
“Derek did a fantastic job of my book cover for thriller novel Prophecy. I had a nebulous idea in my head as to what the central images would be but couldn’t articulate them properly. Derek used a process of trial and error, presenting all kinds of alternatives that helped us to work towards the finished product together. The result was far superior to what I had imagined. Derek is patient which is a tremendous quality in a designer, since clients (like me) are notoriously bad at knowing what they really want.”
– Joanna Penn (Prophecy)
“Derek: I wanted to thank you for creating two outstanding book covers for me. Both books are under review by a major book publisher and they have commented on the quality of the cover. Thank you very much for your hard work, diligence, quick response, and creativity!! You are the best of the best!”
– John Mattone (Executive Potential)
“Just had my book cover finished. Great work! Came out as good as I hoped, and much quicker than I expected. I’m sure I’ll see a jump in sales with his work. Can’t recommend highly enough.”
– Ray Gorham (77 Days in September)
“My hero!!! You have no idea how jealous some of my writer friends are of this cover! It’s beautiful!!!”
– Erin Bevan (Sensual Seduction)
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The cover came out better than I expected and was a quick turnaround. Appreciate the effort and vision.
It’s a rare find to get someone who can translate your ideas into the perfect finished prduct, give you great service, attention to detail, nothing’s too much trouble and keep going till both parites are 100% happy and we’ve never even spoken! Recommend Derek? I’ll shout it from the rooftops, THANK YOU – the cover you have created I am convinved will make the difference between me actually making some money on my passion and hard work and cluttering up the garage with boxes growing dust daily! Do youself a favour, don’t bother wasting time on multiple quotes if you want an expert professional service – just contact Derek.
Derek created an eye-popping cover for me that I believe will get readers’ attention. He answered every email promptly, sent many versions until I picked the one I liked the best, then tweaked the whole thing (front, back, and spine) until I was totally satisfied. I am recommending him to everyone I know who needs cover art, and I’ve asked him to do more covers for me. He is truly an artist.
Derek designed the cover for my latest novel, As The Light of Venus Rose, a story that needed a cover to convey the spiritual, mystical and the concept of Venus rising. He did all of that and more.
He provided me with many choices. I could pick fonts, colors and layout. What more could I ask for? His willingness to listen to my ideas was crucial, and his prompt replies with suggestions and opinons when asked made the process easy and fun. A final product I am proud of, and one that conveys the concepts of my novel. I could not be more pleased!
Derek, I am so glad I found your site! The end result was simply beautiful. You have such talent. Thanks for showing me different fonts and possible decorations. I’m beyond pleased with the outcome. I will definitely hire you again in the future!
I am a new author and had developed a sketch on how I wanted my cover to be. I am amazed how wonderful it turned out and was pleased my idea remained as the theme. The service was quick and I have confidence readers will want to buy my book because how appealing the cover looks. I hope to visit them again with book #2. Thanks again.
Derek – you’ve done an amazing job with the cover of my upcoming book, ‘My One BIG Thing’! You interpreted the brief perfectly with creative insight and promptly made changes when requested. The job was seamless and I would highly recommend your services. Thank you for a great result!
Derek was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job coming up with a cover for the book I’m writing. He helped me narrow down my idea and did a ton of alternate designs. The end result is totally eye catching and has given me the drive to finish my novel. As an added bonus, the price was unbelievably low.- Richard Johnson
Derek – has done an incredible job on my cover. He did so many revisions, I was starting to feel bad. He reassured me that he would do it until I was happy. AND I AM! He is an incredible designer, he will make your dreams come true. He will be designing my next book cover for sure. Tim Mettey – The Hero Chronicles: True Love