Book layout for “Terry Comes Home from the Hospital,” a 32-page children’s story. Related blog post about the importance of using a book designer.
Related projects
Lonnie Whitaker book design
The stories in this book are from the author’s newspaper column, “The Way We Were . . . Personal Reflections on Life in the Ozarks,” published by the Howell County News, a weekly print and online newspaper in Willow Springs, Missouri.
Eleanor Sullivan Memoir
The Life and Times of Eleanor J. Sullivan was written for family and friends. This heartfelt memoir tells the author’s story from childhood to present day.
Paul Schaper memoir
Retired surgeon Paul Schafer wrote his memoir, “Stories from my journey” after taking a writing class. Custom cover photo by his son-in-law. I deleted the telephone wires and patched the asphalt road in Photoshop and brightened the author’s face.
Jill’s First Day of School
Jill’s First Day of School a true story based on the life of a ten-year-old girl, born deaf, who is trying to fit into a hearing world.
The Reluctant Traveler
Book design for a personal memoir and collection of travel memories from across the globe. This book is a gift for family and friends.
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order
A pocket-size prayer book with gold foil stamping, spot-raised UV and soft touch laminate. The client was thrilled with the finished product. See my post about the project.
More Thoughts on Aging with Grace
“A potpourri of issues on the minds of older adults these days.” Design and layout match the author’s previous book, “How to Age with Grace.”
Living Out Loud
A personal memoir and series of connected stories. Project included cover and interior page design through printing.
Just A Long Walk
Book design for first-time author, James Gibson. A personal memoir of his hiking journey on the John Muir Trail that changed his life.
Diary of a Mystic
A personal memoir about the author’s mystical experience and spiritual journey.
Across the Battlefield book design
Across the Battlefield, a tale to teach kids critical thinking strategies for mastering chess. Beautifully illustrated by Caroline Zina. The author, an illustrator, and book designer, worked collaboratively on the project.Read my blog post about the book design process.
Lights, Camera, Project Management
Lights, Camera, Project Management, “WOW” your middle-school students with a video-based curriculum. A turnkey approach to educating middle schoolers on the value of project management
The Control Catastrophe book design
Preliminary cover design idea for a business book with the topic of more effective business controls.
Global Category Manager’s Handbook
A nonfiction business book targeted to procurement or category managers. The cover represents a 5-step strategy process.
The Light of Day Yoga
The Light of Day Yoga, a Personal Journey by author and artist Dr. Sreelatha Varma, who found relief in her daily yoga practice.