One of my favourite parts of self-publishing my books is choosing the right cover. In the past I have used my own artwork, or photographs that have caught my eye in some way.

For me, the important thing is that the cover should reflect what is inside the book. I love art and I've always liked browsing bookstores just to look at the book covers. Some of them are very eye-catching and I've sometimes bought a book just because I like the cover so much!

I thought it would be nice as an end of year list to choose my favourite book covers of 2013.

I'm going to include the covers of my books, Delusion and Dreams, and 3, both of which were published this year. I love the photographs on the covers.

Here are my favourites from this year. (I'd also be interested in hearing about yours, so if you have any favourites, please comment with a link so we can all see!)

My Favourite Book Covers of 2013 (in no particular order)

Rise of the Shadow by J. Michael Radcliffe



The Christmas Spirit by Susan Buchanan



13 by Julie Elizabeth Powell



Delusion and Dreams




3




Nine Lives by Terry Tyler




Fastian: An Edgeweir Tale (The Weaver Saga, #1). by Jay Finn




An Eye For An Eye For An Eye by Marc Nash



Nocturnal Embers by Helle Gade




Sandcastle and Other Stories byJustin Bog



The Conversationalist by Justin Bog



A Virtual Love by Andrew Blackman