Artist & illustrator | Story-led book covers & magazine art | Historical fiction, mystery & literary | 40+ years | Exclusive premades + custom
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My illustration for Royston James’s short story “The Last Tram Home” in The People’s Friend.
In 1950s Bridgely-by-Sea, Nora and retired tram driver Tom join forces to save No. 14. A story of seaside memories, community spirit and finding a place to belong.
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ALT Illustrated montage of a 1950s British seaside town. A green-and-cream No. 14 tram travels past a row of hotels. Beside it, a young red-haired woman and an older man wearing a flat cap and braces polish a tram inside its depot. Promenade railings and the sea blend into the scene, framed by textured painted edges.
My illustration for Alison Carter’s Long Read “The Cliff Edge” in The People’s Friend.
Detective Ellen Larkin interviews a father and son after a frightening incident on a coastal path. A quiet sitting room, with difficult questions hanging in the air.
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ALT Illustration of a detective taking notes opposite a serious-looking father and teenage son seated together on a sofa. Warm sunlight filters through patterned curtains into the sitting room, with gaming magazines on the coffee table.
Pleased to share my illustration for Charmaine Fletcher’s short story “Sea Change” in The People’s Friend Magazine.
An early 1940s coastal scene: two girls by the cliff-top house, with the sea and a quiet Easter atmosphere behind them.
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A new exclusive premade cover: The Secret at Greywick.
Made for historical mystery and country-house stories, hidden family history, old houses, and the feeling that something has been left unsaid.
Sold only once, and can be personalised with your title and name.
If it suits a story you’re working on, you’re welcome to take a look:
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Pleased to share my illustration for Louise McIvor’s short story “Crashing Thunder” in The People’s Friend Magazine.
An atmospheric 1880s scene outside the manor house on the moors — the new governess and young Henrietta sharing a quiet moment, while Mrs Roseling looks on.
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I’ve been illustrating stories for magazines for many years, and I also create exclusive, story-led book covers for historical fiction, mystery and literary work.
Each premade cover is sold only once and can be personalised with your title and name.
If you’re a writer who cares about atmosphere, you’re very welcome to take a look:
gerardfay.com
Always happy to chat.
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ALT Book cover – The Stair at Briarcroft by Gerard Fay
Sharing another illustration for a story by Charmaine Fletcher in The People’s Friend Magazine! A spooky theme for this one.
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So pleased to share my illustration for another Becca Robin short story in The People’s Friend Magazine! The grand St Andrew’s Day ballroom, the lively dancers in kilts and tartan, the bagpipes, and that joyful 1856 atmosphere. @BecRobinWriter @TheFriendMag
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Sharing another illustration for a story by Charmaine Fletcher in The People’s Friend Magazine! Janet & Mistral in 1987 – a fun friendship filled with reinvention, vibrant 80s fashion, beauty products, and music! @TheFriendMag
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Delighted to share another illustration for a short story by Charmaine Fletcher in The People’s Friend Magazine! 📖✨
Loved bringing this elegant post-1956 ballroom scene to life - the chandelier glow, sophisticated guests mingling with drinks and snacks in Edwina’s stately home. Perfect October intrigue atmosphere! Does this capture the mood of the story for you? ❤️
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Thrilled that @BecRobinWriter loved the illustration for her story! 😊
Thanks Becca — it was such a joy to illustrate that warm, candlelit church scene. So glad it captured the festive feeling perfectly! ❤️
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So pleased to share my illustration for Becca Robin’s short story in The People’s Friend Magazine! 📖✨
The church scene, the candles, and that lovely festive atmosphere were so much fun to illustrate. Does this capture the warmth of the story for you?
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Delighted to share another illustration. This time for Sara Partington’s short story in The People’s Friend Magazine! 📖📷 @SJPfiction #SaraPartington #Illustration #books #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers @TheFriendMag
Sharing another illustration for Alison Carter’s short story in The People’s Friend Magazine! This one’s set in bomb-ravaged Coventry, 1940.📖📷#AlisonCarter #MagazineIllustration #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers @TheFriendMag
Really pleased to share an artwork for The People's Friend Magazine. A short story set in the present day and early 1900's, by writer Charmaine Fletcher #CharmaineFletcher #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers
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Sharing yet another illustration for a short story by Alison Carter in The People's Friend Magazine! 📖📷<📷 #AlisonCarter #MagazineIllustration #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers @TheFriendMag
Sharing another illustration for a short story by Alison Carter in The People's Friend Magazine! 📖📷<📷 #AlisonCarter #MagazineIllustration #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers @TheFriendMag
I am delighted to share the final artwork of a 5-part serial for The People's Friend Magazine, by writer Penny Alexander @pen_alexander📖📷#PennyAlexander #PFWritingHour #TheFriendMag #writingchat #writerscommunity #writers #authors #fiction #booklovers @TheFriendMag
