30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day TwelveEvery November, during...

THE BLACK SHUCKS OF FABLEHAM || A children's novel being written by T. L. Whalan || Cover design by Holly Aguilar


UKI || A mystery novel being writen by YWP participant Jaylee Grace || Cover design by Alexander Avila


Holly Aguilar is an award-winning designer and illustrator, so if anyone does judge your book by its cover, she’s got you…covered.


Alexander Avila came to the United States when he was nineteen years old. He has been an artist and a designer for many years now.

30 Covers, 30 Days 2015: Day Twelve

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.  Wrimos: submit your synopses for 30C30D 2015 here.

Read more about these NaNoWriMo 2015 novels-in-progress, and the cover designers, below.

The Black Shucks of Fableham

A children’s novel being written this November by T L Whalan. 

To see a Black Shuck is terrifying. They appear as huge, black, shaggy dogs in the mist. People tell stories of Black Shucks chasing them, running their cars off the road, or burning them with their fire-like eyes.

But the Black Shucks are just misunderstood. You see, they only chase and burn people who have plans of conducting a far-worse crime. The Black Shucks do many good deeds, like walking children home at night, or taking weapons from criminals. The Black Shucks use their varied supernatural powers (like fire starting and invisibility) to keep the town of Fableham safe.

Skeff, one of the Black Shucks, is assigned the task of watching over Ella. Skeff is used to starting fires and chasing criminals, and watching Ella, he thinks, is the most boring assignment he has ever had. But Skeff soon finds that looking after Ella is not an easy task, especially because it doesn’t require his super-powers at all.

Cover Designed by Holly Aguilar

Holly Aguilar is an award-winning designer and illustrator, so if anyone does judge your book by its cover, she’s got you…covered. By day, Holly is a senior art director at Balcom Agency, the largest marketing firm in Fort Worth, Texas.

 Uki

A mystery novel being written this November by YWP participant Jaylee Grace. 

When Adam Steiner found himself in a remote Alaskan Village to write a book on Native American history, he never imagined he would become involved in a series of random murders. 

As the threat increases, he finds himself in a desperate struggle to unmask the killer and ultimately thwart a power believed to be buried for years. As the danger rises, the word Uki is his only hope.

Cover Designed by Alexander Avila

Alexander Avila came to the United States when he was nineteen years old. He has been an artist and a designer for many years now. He currently works in graphic design and advertising. Artistic expression and creativity are what truly satisfies him. He feels the need to create on a daily basis and is grateful for opportunities like this one.