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Artist Interview: Cover Artist to Carley Fortune's books, Elizabeth Lennie

The Canadian artist discusses the collaboration and why you shouldn't look to inspiration.

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Stephanie Gray
Mar 09, 2026
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One of the key markers that signals to readers you’re going to be reading a romance novel is in its cover design. It often features cartoon-like characters, vivid colours that pop off the shelf, and sometimes two people embracing (or turning away from each other depending on what romance sub-genre we’re talking about). Bestselling author Carley Fortune …

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