Client testimonials
Jason Gurley is the shit.
—Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool and Sand
Jason Gurley is a visionary when it comes to covers. He can take an idea in a hundred different directions, and he can focus an idea down to its best iteration. It was a pleasure working with him to produce, in my opinion, one of the best covers we've ever published.
—Noah Broyles, Publishing Director, Inkshares
I loved Jason’s covers—the elegant minimalism, the evocative textures and precise balancing of elements—and I was envious of the books that had them. And then he did one for me! Unique and identifiably ‘Jason Gurley,’ each of his book covers stands out as a signpost of quality.
—Patrice Fitzgerald, author of the Karma series
I’ve known and worked with Jason for well over a decade now. His designs for my books have hit the mark every time. He has this uncanny ability to take a synopsis and turn it into a beautifully conceptual cover. I trust Jason implicitly, and he deserves much wider recognition. Whether you’re writing genre fiction or memoirs, Jason has a masterful cover just waiting to delight you.
—Jason Lockwood, author of Banana Peels on the Tracks and Two Weeks in Phoenix
Jason was awesome to work with. His enthusiasm was infectious, his ideas uniquely his, and even his drafts were super-polished. The hard part was choosing between them!
—Dave Baines, author of The White Rose
When I first contacted Jason to do my book cover, I was already sold on his previous work. Knowing what to expect on the way into the project was such a relief. After a few communications back and forth, Jason said he had enough to work with. Then, in lighting speed, he produced 4 covers concepts to work with. The only problem: They were all wonderful! The hard part was choosing just one cover. Jason Gurley really knows how to bring out the feeling of a book with limited information. Just awesome!
—Paul B. Kohler, author of Linear Shift
Jason has been a delight to work with, producing quick concepts that are then refined into a final cover design that I couldn’t be happier with. A genuine pleasure to work with, and it is amazing how fast he can produce covers given the quality of his work.
—Jack Lusted, author of the September series
Jason is one of the most talented artists out there. As long as I’ve known him, I’ve looked up to him as a source of inspiration and learning, and I’ve gained a lot about my own style by looking at how he works. His ability to tell a complex story with simple graphical elements is amazing—every inch of his covers conveys meaning of some description, and they’re stand-alone works of art. If you’re looking for an all-in-one cover artist, who does print covers, Jason’s your guy.
—David Adams, author of the Lacuna series
I provided Jason with a very vague outline of my cover requirements. He produced an excellent concept. We exchanged some ideas, and he modified the concept constructively and quickly. He delivered a full set of covers (ebook, POD and audio) in a remarkably short time. I have just this to say—Jason is an excellent cover designer and I am sure he will design more of my covers in future.
—John Hindmarsh, author of Mark One
If there is one thing I can say about Jason Gurley is that the man has vision. The tone that Jason establishes in his work sets an expectation in readers’ minds and an expectation that I as an author strive to live up to. I had previously done my own cover for a short story and had a friend do the cover for my first novel. After Jason Gurley perfected the tone and look for my next few books, I can say I’ll stick with Jason as long as he’ll have me.
—Will Swardstrom, author of The Veil
I've been highly impressed by the amazing quality of Jason's cover designs. They're sharp, professional, and convey an important message to potential readers: There's a great story inside here.
—Ernie Lindsey, USA Today bestselling author of Sara’s Game and Sledge
You can’t judge a book by its cover, and yet readers invariably will, and they’ll take that first impression with them as they start reading, so it’s important to present a professional, polished image. Jason Gurley has a good eye for cover design, and is able to match the contents and tone of a novel with an appealing cover. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other writers.
—Peter Cawdron, author of Little Green Men and Feedback
The book cover is such an important aspect, and working with Jason has been probably the most pleasant part of auto-editing my second book! He is an acute listener (well, reader because we did everything through emails), and created a stunning cover directly in line with my branding. He nailed his mandate, which was "I want my subscribers to recognize my content in a glance" with such professionalism, making sure every detail is just perfect. You definitely should work with him, he is THE GUY!
-Geneviève Breton, author of Le québécois en 50 petits dialogues
Jason is a true artist. I've purchased several covers from him, and each one has been not only beautiful but also market-effective. He understands exactly what each genre demands visually. As I continue this self-publishing journey—full of decisions and uncertainty—it's a relief to know I can fully trust his work. One less thing to worry about, and a key piece I can always count on.
-Sebastian Blake, author of The Ziggy Project
Jason Gurley is truly a master at cover design. He exceeded my own vision for (my) covers and made them truly a work of art. He is truly an artistic genius.
—Thomas Robins, author of Desperate to Escape
Jason has an incredible talent for creating a breathtaking cover that conveys exactly the essence of the story. His work has provided my novels with a professional appearance that is so important for an independent author’s books. I have heard nothing but praise from my readers for the covers he has created for me and I only hope the stories inside equal the quality of Jason’s art!
—Fredric Shernoff, author of Atlantic Island
Jason Gurley took my story and gave it a face. As a writer I enjoy bringing words together that spark emotion, create image, and connect thoughts. Jason is able to do the same thing with cover design, summing up the various and disparate parts of a book into iconic, compelling, thoughtful images that not only inspire readers, but also sell books.
—James T. Wood, author of Like Mind
From first email contact to the final delivery, working with Jason Gurley was nothing but a pleasure. As a somewhat nervous first time author, he immediately put me at ease. Prompt, courteous and humorous, Jason kept me informed every step of the way. His concepts matched damn near perfectly what I was seeing in my mind. Whether you are a first time author or an established author—your search has ended right here for the perfect book cover. Jason’s imagination and skills are amazing, and I look forward to working with him again on all of my future projects.
—R.G. Dillon, author of Mineko: Book of Sisters
After befriending Jason online, the first thing I noticed was his gorgeous book designs. I asked him who did his cover art and was pretty shocked to learn that he did them all himself. They looked deeply professional so I asked him if he'd be willing to create new covers for my books. This was one of the best decisions I've made as a new author. With Jason's artwork, my books shine out at me from the Amazon bestseller charts and I even find myself using them as my desktop backgrounds and printing them out as posters to hang in my house. I'll definitely be seeking Jason's expertise next time I need a book cover.
—W.J. Davies, author of Silo Submerged