How do you attract readers?
With a book cover that tells your story and has great visual appeal. More and more books are purchased online, so with just a few inches of space on a website, your prospective readers are making quick decisions based on the cover design, plot description and reviews. Arresting images, easy-to-read typefaces, bold design and stand-out colors can make all the difference in the book world, whether you're an established author or publishing your first book.
David Walker
David J. Walker is the author of 11 mystery/suspense novels, including the critically-acclaimed "Wild Onion" series, starring private eye Kirsten and her lawyer husband, Dugan. The fast-paced fifth installment in the series is The Towman's Daughters.
His first stand-along novel, Saving Paulo, came out in 2008.
Walker has been a parish priest, an investigator for the Chicago Police Department and a lawyer. Past president of the Midwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, Walker lives with his wife Ellen just north of Chicago.
Simon Wood
Simon Wood is the Anthony Award-winning author of six books as well as over 150 published stories and articles. He writes thrillers and mysteries, and also writes horror fiction under the name of Simon Janus. His previous books include Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper, Terminated and We All Fall Down as well as The Scrubs and Road Rash under the pen name Simon Janus. Wood's latest book is his collection of crime stories, Asking For Trouble. Upcoming titles include a first in a new mystery series set in the world of motor racing, Did Not Finish, and the crime caper, The Fall Guy.
Michael Dymmoch
Michael Allen Dymmoch has served as President and Secretary of the Midwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and as newsletter editor for the Chicagoland Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Michael currently lives and works in Chicago.
Sniplits [collection of stories]
Specifically, Sniplits is about wonderful short literary and genre audio fiction and eBooks for downloading to nearly any device, including:
Mobile phones, including iPhones, BlackBerries, Droids, and other smartphones
iPods, Zunes, and other MP3 players
e-readers, including iPads, Kindles, and Nook e-readers
Computers
While Sniplits offers a few classic stories, the company is particularly committed to introducing and supporting today's short story writers.
About us
Toni Antonetti
She works with authors on the look and feel they want to achieve with a book cover, and
makes sure that their cover comes in on budget and on time. When she's not wearing her
PR Chicago hat to come up with PR strategies and campaigns, Toni loves reading the latest
books, especially works from her favorite mystery writers.
Miguel Ortuno
Miguel's the creative force behind Cover Story Design, and he uses his considerable
graphics skills to design covers with visual punch. Miguel's also the creative director at PR Chicago, so he's also busy working on all creative requirements for the agency. Brochures, Facebook pages, posters, trendy flyers, banner ads and more... he'll lend his creative talents to make everything look fresh, vibrant and eye-catching.
How we work
We create book covers. Some are for print editions, others are for web site viewing or for eBook sites.
No matter where your cover will be shown, we want it to be eye-catching and truly reflect the story you're telling. That's why we'll ask for a chapter or a book blurb. We can design covers to fit in with previously-published works, or we can design a whole new look for a series you're introducing.
We can source an illustrator if you wish, but we generally use stock, royalty-free photos. Two sets of revisions are included in the book cover price, as well. We want you to be happy.
Email us via the contact page, and we'll discuss your next project and our competitive pricing.
