Book Cover Illustrations

I recently completed the cover and inner illustrations for my novel Lesser Gods (which is a free download from Jan. 23-26, 2013 along with software/apps to read it on about any computer, tablet, or smartphone made — as well as a Kindle at Amazon.com). I’ve been writing, revising, and reworking this science fiction novel on […]

We finalized the front cover — and name — of my new science fiction novel Lesser Gods. In addition to writing the book, I also was able to illustrate the cover and add several dozen drawings and paintings to the inner text as a special extra for readers. By way of promotion, I’ll be offering […]

The historical novel Disguised for Love – The Strickland Sisters is a free ebook today and tomorrow (Dec. 28-29) at Amazon.com. Yes, I created the cover :o) ========================== See more of Duncan Long’s book cover art in his portfolio.

I recently completed the three book covers for the Dark Slayer fantasy/science fiction series by author Craig Halloran (who added the distinctive lettering to the covers himself). These presented two challenges: To get the “feel” for being both a somewhat barbaric culture and to give visual hints that the stories would be unfolding somewhere other […]

I got word today from Richard Blunt that his third book in the Lucas Trent fantasy series Grand Theft Magic is now in print. Like most cover illustrations, this one went through several concepts before we landed on one that worked. Key to the project was capturing an ominous, even threatening feel coupled with magic […]

I recently completed my self-sufficiency book — sort of a collection of survival, self-reliance, and emergency how-to secrets that I’ve collected over the last 30 or 40 years (during which time I’ve had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with Cresson H. Kearney, Kurt Saxon, Bruce D. Clayton, Jim Benson, and others). Needless to say writing […]

There’s a wealth of choices open to an author who has a new manuscript in hand, from self-published ebooks and POD (Print On Demand) to vanity presses to traditional publishers. There is no option that’s best for any given author — but there are a lot of bad choices, and some that are downright dangerous […]

Halloween has come to symbolize the age-long struggle between good and evil. Ultimately evil is a rebellion against the God of goodness, and as such comes to a literally hellish end both in literature as well as in many religions. A certain logic can lead one to ask, “If God is really loving, why would […]

Just got word from Joe Dansereau (president of Unicorn Castle Books) that Kerry King’s book HIM is now available for purchase. It’s a supernatural story, “based on actual events that happened in 1974” and, as such, seems like the perfect gift for Halloween. Learn more (or buy a copy) at the author’s website: Kerry King’s […]