JF:Disastrous type choices create one of the hardest to read titles I’ve ever seen.Īdrienne LaCava submitted No One Can Know designed by Erica Jennings.

JF:An intriguing image that clearly deserves much better typography.Īddison James submitted The Best Bad Christmas Gift designed by Marion Sipe. Pearls draped over the models back, handcuffs and shadows ignite curiosity.” We used shadows and lighting on the models back to portray mystery and the glints of light off the handcuffs to represent light vs. “The inspiration for the cover came from brainstorming with my photographer daughter.

Rich submitted EMOTIONAL FIRE designed by A.J. JF:I think the designer got it just right. It was important to me that the title be readable in thumbnail size, and colorful enough to grab the eye.” “I wanted a cover that would convey a sense of dynamic, playful creative energy combined with the idea of people gathering and celebrating together (Creativity & Camaraderie). Mary Reilly Mathews submitted The Creativity & Camaraderie Club Handbook: Have More Fun, Live More Wholeheartedly, Encourage Each Other designed by Derek Murphy. e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for January 2014 in Nonfiction A very self-assured design that does a superb job of communicating with readers.

JF:We’re instantly aware of the drama and tension of the story. “The design incorporates a topographic map of the survival thriller’s setting in the Andes Mountains.” James Egan submitted Cargo designed by James T. e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for January 2014 in Fiction Now, without any further ado, here are the winners of this month’s e-Book Cover Design Awards. Please leave a comment to let me know which are your favorites or, if you disagree, let me know why.Īlthough there is only winner in each category, other covers that were considered for the award or which stood out in some exemplary way, are indicated with a gold star: ★Īward winners and Gold-Starred covers also win the right to display our badges on their websites, so don’t forget to get your badge to get a little more attention for the work you’ve put into your book.Īlso please note that we are now linking winning covers to their sales page on Amazon or Smashwords. Remember that the aim of these posts is educational, and by submitting you are inviting comments, commendations, and constructive criticism. I’ve added comments ( JF: ) to many of the entries, but not all. This edition is for submissions during January, 2014.Ģ2 covers in the Nonfiction category Comments, Award Winners, and Gold Stars Welcome to the e-Book Cover Design Awards.

Deadly Thyme by R.L. Nolen