THE MAGERI SERIES turned 10 this year! It is truly hard to believe that I published my first novel a decade ago. I'm grateful to the readers who have supported me along the way and have remained longtime fans.
I design all my own covers, and I put my heart into each one. So every one of them is sentimental to me, but I also have to think about broadening the appeal of my books to readers as time goes by. Sometimes a new cover can cast a wider net.
I'm really excited to show off the new Mageri series covers. YES, they are very different from the originals. That was the idea. Mageri is an edgy story, but it's also got a lot of romance and magic. This series is really an introduction to my world, so I wanted covers that would convey that, but I also took care that each one has been thoughtfully designed with the story of that book in mind. Nothing in the books has changed; this is simply a cover update.
Please note that I will keep the original paperback designs for a few months. Readers who want to finish out their collection should have plenty of time to purchase those books.
Much love,
Dannika xoxo
STERLING: Book 1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER
TWIST: Book 2
SHINE: Book 5
Q: WHY DID I CHANGE THEM?
The
great thing about indie? I have full control over my covers. Especially
me, since I design them. There does come a time when a series needs to
explore new branding in order to cast a wider net and attract new
readers. It has been an entire decade since Sterling came out (omg) and
those covers will always be nostalgic for me. I am hopeful that these
will do just that, as the work behind design as well as all the updating
I had to do was mindbending.
Q: WHY OBJECT COVERS?
I
am actually a sucker for object covers, but I’ve never been able to
really design them (except for the novellas) because I always have to
make sure to stay within the parameters of genre cover trends. I have to
say that Sterling, which showed Silver with light coming from her
hands, was ahead of it’s time considering the current trend that is ubiquitous in urban fantasy. I felt the risk of doing something
different was worth it. Besides that, I think some readers were getting
my mageri and crossbreed series mixed up because of the similar look of
the protag.
Q: WHAT ABOUT PAPERBACKS?
I’m
holding off on updating paperbacks. I know there are readers who have
purchased the paperbacks that will want to finish them out so that the
branding machines. Once the covers flip, I can’t really help those
caught in the midst of the series. But at least those who follow me on
social media, website, etc. will have some advance warning.
Q: DO THE OBJECTS HAVE MEANING?
Everything
I do has meaning. If y’all had zoomed in on the original Shine cover,
you would have noticed that I even put Justus’s Creator’s mark on his
abdomen..lol So to break it down a little:
STERLING: I chose the dragon pendant because of two reasons. One, this pendant
is in the book and is used during a pivotal moment. Second, the dragon
symbol has a few meanings. One of which is that it symbolizes
supernatural power, wisdom, strength, and hidden knowledge.
TWIST:
The key. You will see Silver holding the key on the original Twist
cover. The key again is during a pivotal moment in the book. But
additionally, it symbolizes Silver taking control and reclaiming her
life.
“As
long as your mind and heart are free—no man owns you, no chains can
hold you. The key to your freedom has always been in your own pocket.”
IMPULSE:
The cover I have booped so many times. LOL Readers know that this is
Max, and without spoilers, there’s just a moment in the book of Silver
reclaiming that which she loves. I also like the mystery of Max’s
mismatched eyes, something that is a genetic condition. And genetics
play a role in this book.
GRAVITY: The rose on fire. Welp, those of you who read the book don’t need any breakdown of this one.
SHINE:
If you noticed in the first series, lightning and light are on every
cover. It’s part of Silver’s identity, let’s say. And of course, we had a
huge display of power in this book. There was also a note left behind
from “someone” that simply said: “May your new light forever shine.”
I
hope you can appreciate them for what they are, and with hope, maybe a
little facelift will help draw in some new readers to the books and into
our Mageri family. I realize there will always be those who prefer the
originals; I will always love them as well. After all, they are what
brought you here 
Much love,
xoxo
Legacy Covers:
