“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)
