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1998 - 2026 Nova joined MMT Productions in 2023. Her sharp wit and keen eye helped many authors with amazing covers. In 2025 she started the Horrible Covers blog. And while some authors did not enjoy being spotlighted, they did appreciate the rock solid critiques she...
A Note to Authors Featured Here
The purpose of Horrible Covers is not only to critique but also to highlight how much cover design matters to a book’s success. Many authors set out with the best intentions but end up with covers that don’t reflect the quality of their writing — sometimes because they tried to do it themselves, sometimes because they relied on someone who wasn’t a professional cover designer.
We understand how frustrating that can be.
Our aim is simple: to help writers put their best work forward with cover art that does justice to the story inside. If you’ve been featured here and are ready to level up your presentation, reach out through our contact form and mention “Horrible Covers Author.”