30 Covers, 30 Days: Day Twenty

Every November, during National Novel Writing Month, thirty professional designers volunteer to create book cover art inspired by novels being written by aspiring authors from around the globe. Why? To encourage new, diverse voices, and help build a more creative world.  

30 Covers, 30 Days is presented in partnership with designer and author Debbie Millman. Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2018 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

Albion Grove

A Horror/Supernatural novel being written this November by NaNo participant A.C. Reynard in the United States.

In 1873, Albion Grove is a sprawling estate in Yorkshire, and its sole tenant, nineteen year old Allegra Godwin, has never seen the world outside of its gates. Allegra is bound to the Grove on a promise to her long-deceased parents, with the excuse that it’s for the concern of a debilitating heart condition that Allegra has had since birth.

The truth is, Allegra’s heart speaks to her, very literally.

When her heart tells her that the time has come for her to leave Albion Grove, Allegra unknowingly triggers a prophecy that involves most of the ancient beings and legendary figures of the British Isles. As the fantasy world of Great Britain seems to come to life, a disastrous force also begins to form on the horizon, and it seems that Allegra, and the group of strange and whimsical friends that she finds, are all the stands between it and the future of the land.

Cover designer Frances Yllana had this to share about the design process:

“The cover was inspired by the idea of the speaking heart, with the British isles and the hero’s love and dedication imprinted on it.”

Stay tuned for new covers every day of the month!

Cover Designed by Frances Yllana

Frances Yllana is a branding, experience and community strategist, designer, teacher, speaker and consultant for businesses and non-profits. You can find Frances online at  moreactionthanartifact.design and  francesyllana.com. Frances is also on Twitter @francesy, and on Facebook and Instagram @sofrantastic.