Book Design and Illustration for YA and Narrative Fiction
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CLIENT WORK
Narrative, character-driven fantasy illustration created in close collaboration with authors.
©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026
YA FANTASY
THE CHRONICLES OF CHAERA
ALISSA J. ZAVALIANOS
“YA Portal fantasy retelling with lots of heart.”
THE FIDALIAN CHRONICLES (SE)
EMMA K.C. COUETTE
THE MOONWELL ARCHIVES
SHIRSTEN SHIRTS
“A whimsical YA Fantasy adventure with mystery and magic.”
CLIENT ENDORSEMENT
"WORKING WITH AUBREY HAS BEEN A DREAM.
NOT ONLY IS SHE INGREDIBLY TALENTED, BUT SHE IS THOROUGH AND RESPONSIVE.
SHE HAS A PROFESSIONAL EYE THAT PAIRS SO WELL WITH HER FLEXIBILITY, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND KNOWLEDGE/RESEARCH INTO THE GENRE, SO THAT WE NOT ONLY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL COVER IN THE END, BUT ONE THAT WILL DRAW IN THE RIGHT READERS.
HER GENUINE DESIRE TO HONOR MY VISION AND BRING MY STORY TO LIFE MEANT THE WORLD. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH THE RESULTS, AND THAT'S BEEN TRUE WITH EVERY SINGLE PROJECT, BECAUSE I CAN'T HELP BUT COME BACK TO HER AGAIN AND AGAIN!
THE PROCESS ALWAYS FEELS LIKE A GIVE-AND-TAKE- AND IT'S SO FUN AND REWARDING TO WATCH HER GORGEOUS ART UNFOLD. NOT TO MENTION, HER COVERS GET SO MANY COMPLIMENTS FROM READERS!*
- SHIRSTEN SHIRTS
©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026
“All artwork on this website is protected by copyright and may not be used for AI training, machine learning, or dataset creation without explicit written permission.”
ADULT FANTASY
THE WEATHER COURT GEM SERIES
KC SILVER
“Short, spicy Adult Romantasy with rich world -building and elemental magic.”
CLIENT ENDORSEMENT
"WHEN I COMMISSIONED AUBREY TO GREATE MY COVER ART, IT WAS LIKE DISCOVERING MAGIC! SHE HAS TAKEN MY VISIONS AND HAS BROUGHT THEM TO LIFE IN WAYS THAT HAVE EXCEEDED MY OWN IMAGINATION. EVERY TIME I GET A NOTIFICATION FROM HER, I KNOW I AM ABOUT TO BE WOWED WITH WHAT SHE HAS CREATED.
ON TOP OF HER AMAZING ART, SHE IS SUCH A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH! SHE TAKES YOU ALONG THE PROCESS FROM SKETCH TO FINAL DESIGN, AND IT IS SO OBVIOUS HOW PASSIONATE SHE IS ABOUT HER WORK. I KNOW I CAN TRUST HER TO DELIVER HER WORK ON TIME WHILE ALSO ALWAYS BEING OPEN TO FEEDBACK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMMISSIONING AUBREY FOR ANY OF YOUR ART NEEDS!*
- KC SILVER
WHISPERS OF DUST & DARKNESS (SE)
SARAH ZIMM
“Dark Epic Portal Fantasy with time travel, romance, magic, and dragons”
WARRIORS & MAGES (SE)
V.K. DIXON
“When the Regency Era meets Epic Fantasy.”
©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026
“All artwork on this website is protected by copyright and may not be used for AI training, machine learning, or dataset creation without explicit written permission.”
SELECTED STUDIES
Series branding study inspired by Robin Mckinley’s The Damar Series.
©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026
“All artwork on this website is protected by copyright and may not be used for AI training, machine learning, or dataset creation without explicit written permission.”
WORK WITH ME
Custom Illustrated Book Design
✦THE PROCESS
1. Choose your Publishing Package 🗝️ 🥀 🍷
2. Submit 2027 Inquiry:
3. Review quote, timeline, and contract.
4. Following payment, thumbnail sketches are created and refined to finished work.
5. Final artwork is delivered in print ready and digital formats.
✦IMPORTANT NOTES
• Authors are required to provide licensed fonts.
•Availability is limited; once packages are fully booked, inquiries close
• No NSFW or explicit content
✦PUBLISHING PACKAGES
🗝️ KEY PACKAGE
$450
Best for: Debut authors or minimalist cover concepts.
*Includes:
• Ornamental Book Cover Design (front cover focus)
• 4 Thumbnail Sketches (concept options to choose from)
🥀 ROSE PACKAGE
$900
Best for: Book launches, branding, and character-forward covers.
Includes:
• Character -Focused Book Cover Design
• 6 Thumbnail Sketches (concept options to choose from)
• 1 Promotional Banner (for social media or website use)
• 6 Merch Designs
🍷 CHALICE PACKAGE
$2,500
Best for: Fully illustrated, immersive story worlds.
Includes:
• Character-Focused Book Cover Design
• 6 Full Character Portraits
• 1 Custom Illustrated Map
Not sure which package fits? Email me [email protected]
with your project type and l'Il recommend the best option.
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©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026
ABOUT ME
A.C. Sanders is a freelance illustrator with over nine years of professional experience and holds a degree in Fine Art from Brigham Young University Of Idaho.She specializes in book cover design and character illustration, with extensive experience collaborating with independent authors. She is currently open to agency representation.In addition to her illustration work, she is completing her epic fantasy debut, Tooth and Nail, scheduled for print release in late 2026.
©️ A.C. SANDERS 2026