We only recommend those cover designers that we know have done good work, for a reasonable price, in a reasonable amount of time.  For those of you who remember Rick Capidamonte being here at Booknook.biz for several years, we're happy to tell you that he's gone on to his "real" career (the career he actually trained for) as a Stage Manager for a high-flying show--making the big bucks now!  So he's no longer accepting cover clients.  If you've been one of Rick's clients, let us know, and we'll help you find a new designer if we can.  Here are the cover designers that we recommend:

  1. Todd Hebertson: http://bookcoverart.webs.com . We've done work with Todd for ages, and a lot of our customers are delighted with him.  
  2. Kib Prestridge, at http://kib647.wixsite.com/kibprestridge , offers terrific covers at good prices.  He can also do other types of needed artwork, like maps for your book.  
  3. Tell-Tale Cover Designs (Linda Boulanger):  Linda's covers are pretty well known already, but if you haven't managed to stumble across her, check out her site:  http://telltalebookcovers.weebly.com/book-covers.html and while you're there, don't pass up the opportunity to check out her books, either.  I mean, cover designer and successful author?  Life's just not fair! ;-)  Seriously, though:  You've seen her covers on Jenny Hilborne's successful mysteries and Judy Yates Borger's, too!  Make sure you stop in and look her up.  
  4. Looking to discover a new talent?  Look no further.  Emma Grace, at Inksplatter Design has a new shop, but she's done some terrific cover designs.  
  5. Goonwrite:  I know, I know--James probably didn't think that text through when he originally named it!  However, this is the "pre-made cover" location from James at Humblenations.  His pre-mades sell for about $45 USD, and they are first-class! James also does custom covers, which you can see through a link from the Goonwrite.com site. Also, he has begun to offer covers for series, that he sells in packs. Themed covers. If you're on a budget, this is a do-not-miss stop on your Cover Safari.  

 For the moment, that's our entire list.  We peruse spots like DeviantArt and other places, always seeking breakthrough cover art talent. But for now, (as of 2-23-18) those are our updated recommendations.

T'was the Night Before Christmas... 

 (With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, may he forgive my doggerel...)

...and all through the shop,
all we minions were working,
   until ready to drop.

The ebooks were flying,
the covers were spare,
The edits were crazy,
   with "one more thing I must share!"

We waited for Santa,
'Cuz we love old Saint Nick,
But Hitch made us work,
   Waving 'round an old stick!

So slave we all did,
And made all your books,
So that Hitch would say now,
   that we're off the hook.

Come today we're off,
to rest up our fingers,
Our hats we will doff,
   No books they do linger.

But we'll all be back,
Don't give it a thought,
for like all wage slaves,
   we're easily bought.

We'll be back on the fifth,
all eager and fresh,
All ready for you,
   after a well-deserved rest.

So Hitch wants to say,
very strongly and loud,
THANKS ALL YOU GUYS,
  you're the best type of crowd.

Indy and Len and Hitch and the gang,
will be back on the 5th,
to do books with a BANG!

In the meantime don't worry,
if you're in a hurry,
'cuz some poor guy got stuck
   sitting here like a duck.

Your emails we'll receive,
so no need to grieve.
We'll be a bit slow,
but we're raring to go.

Your books will be worked on,
your edits still made,
we're just resting a bit,
   before we all fade.

So please excuse the delays;
It won't be for days;
we'll jump on your queries,
   for your wondrous new series.

We waited for Santa,
'Cuz we love old St. Nick,
And sure 'nuff he came,
   It wasn't a trick.

And as he rode off,
into the night,
I could swear I heard Hitch yell,
   "That Edit's Not Right!"

~~~~~~~~~~

We'll be back on the morning of January 5th; we'll be here parttime between now and then, thanks.