Cover Reveal – Kelly Ilebode’s IN SEARCH OF GRACE

I am INCREDIBLY thrilled to share this cover reveal with you! The amazingly talented Kelly Ilebode, Author hired me to re-design all her covers and THIS is ... IN SEARCH OF GRACE: The storyline has ALL the great elements, and is not your typical romance.  Suspense, passion, sadness, hurt ... The realness of the story …

Cover Reveal – Heather Letto’s IMPERVIOUS

Coming April 29 2014, from BookFish Books Learn more about Heather Letto IMPERVIOUS is currently #3 on the TO READ list on GOODREADS.  Mark it TO READ on YOUR GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20986914-impervious IMPERVIOUS blurb: The residents of Impervious are the remnant—survivors of the War of Annihilation. And though the city is chockfull of pleasures to tantalize …

Cover Reveal – Mary Waibel’s FAERY MARKED

Learn more about the behind the scenes of the making of this cover over at Waibel's world ~*~ 2014 ©Anita B. Carroll Design.

A closer look at the cover design process

I am often asked about what goes into the planning and designing a book cover from people that I come in contact with once they learn the kind of work I do.  So I wrote this article for everyone and anyone interested in getting a behind the scenes look of what goes into my process …

Stock Photos for your Book Cover Designs

I just added a new section to my website { STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY } https://race-point.com/stock-photography/ Stock photos include: (But not limited to.  I have a HUGE stock photo inventory that will take me months to plow through, if you are looking for something specific but can't find it here, email me—anita@race-point.com) People ~ Beach ~ Sailboats …

3 Things you must know when designing your own book cover

To help save on cost, within the self-publishing industry many authors designs their own cover.   Here are three tips to help guide you in the right direction. .1.  Less is more; layout and content Focus on the important copy of your cover, such as the title, subtitle, author name, and review blurbs when available.  …

Between The Covers with Author Kelly Ilebode

Who hasn't spent this last year falling in love with Amira, Dragan and Aaron? Or maybe you got drawn into Alex’s world In Search of Grace? Meet their creator, YATR Literary Awards Nominee – 2013 Favorite Author, Kelly Ilebode This rural Maine woman comes from a large family, and is the seventh child of ten …

2013 YATR Awards – Nominee

 I have some very exciting news to share with you all. Race-Point, Anita B. Carroll (me) was just nominated for the ~♥~ Best Cover Designer & Best Cover Design ~♥~ categories for the 2013 YATR Literary Awards. Yay - So exciting! This is a group of many talented graphic designers, so I am very honored …

Let’s Talk Numbers – The Importance of Cover Design

Discover how the cover design directly affects your book sales by going behind the scenes with a designer —Anita B. Carroll from race-point.com— On KOBO's "We've got you covered Friday!" segment. http://kobowritinglife.com/2013/11/22/weve-got-you-covered-friday-lets-talk-numbers/ To the Kobo Writing Life Team - Thank you for hosting me on your "We've Got You Covered Friday!"  this week. It was …

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