What Authors Are Saying...
N.P. Martin
Urban Fantasy Author
"Natalie has been my go-to book cover artist and graphic designer for years, and with good reason. Her meticulous attention to detail, combined with her innate understanding of an author's vision, sets her apart in this industry. Every piece she crafts is not just of impeccable quality, but it also resonates with the essence of the story it represents.
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Natalie doesn't just meet deadlines; she often surpasses expectations by delivering ahead of time and adding her unique touch that elevates the final product. As an author, I've come to realize that the journey of a book is a collaborative effort. With Natalie on my team, my books not only gain a visual edge but also a significantly higher chance of resonating with readers.
The success of my books owes much to Natalie's unparalleled designs. If you're in search of a genuine artist who can transform your vision into captivating cover designs, web graphics, or promotional materials, Natalie is the name you can trust. She doesn’t just deliver; she consistently exceeds expectations."
M.D. Massey
Author of the Junkyard Druid and Druidverse series of urban fantasy novels
"I've been an indie fantasy fiction author for over a decade. Before that I was a non-fiction author, and as of this year I've been in the self-publishing game for two full decades. Let me tell you, I've been through a lot of service providers in this industry—editors, proofreaders, layout artists, book formatters, and yes, cover designers. I've seen some talented designers come and go.
Most of the really good ones eventually get greedy, taking on more work than they can handle, then they start cutting corners. Sure, the covers they turn out look good at arm's length, but zoom in and you'll see where they skipped steps in the design process. Often you'll find layers out of place, missing graphic components, or even watermarks from unlicensed stock photos, and it can be difficult to get a busy cover designer to fix these issues after they've received their pay.
But not with Natalie. Zoom in on one of her cover designs, and you'll find small details that boggle the mind. Fine textures and shading on belt buckles and other items of clothing. Hand-rendered emblems on sword pommels. Little squiggly lines of pixie dust that make magic special effects pop off the page. I could go on and on. The average reader wouldn't even notice those details, but she includes them anyway, because she is absolutely serious about her craft. Besides that, she does what you ask her to do, not what she thinks you should get, or what's easiest and fastest for her to complete. And when it comes to producing all the marketing collateral and supplemental images you need to market a new release, her work is among the best I've seen.
The bottom line is that Natalie knows graphic design, she cares about the quality of her work AND her clients, and she knows the industry as well. As a cover designer and illustrator, she receives my highest recommendation. You could go with a hack cover designer and get junk imagery that they worked up on DALL-E or Midjourney in fifteen minutes, or you could purchase a cover masterpiece from Natalie Narbonne. It's your image and reputation as an author on the line, and it's your call. Me? I choose Natalie."
Paul Sating
Epic and Urban Fantasy Author
"On-brand. On time! Full service superiority!
From website design & layout, cradle-to-grave book cover services, to eye-popping promotional graphics work, NMT Design Studio is my creative go-to!
My brand is my front-line sales pitch, and there is only one place I go for my website and book needs. No matter the project or creative need, I put my trust in Natalie.
On a 5-star scale, they're a perfect 10!"
Kara S. Weaver
Epic Fantasy Author
I had no clue how to build a website, let alone what to put on it. NMT Design studio helped me with both, and I am absolutely delighted with how it looks! They’re an absolute professional, and if I ever need a new website, I’ll be sure to contact them again.
Spirit Editorial
Professional Editing Service
"Putting yourself out there as a business is more than just putting words on a screen and hoping people will find you. NMT Design Studio guided me through the process and created a website that portrays my website professionally. I would absolutely recommend them."
Cassidy Reyne
Romance / PNR Writer
"I have been working with Natalie for the past four years with her creating gorgeous covers for all my books. I have found her extremely professional, friendly, respectful, and easy to work with on every occasion.
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Natalie listens carefully to my input and always takes any extra requests into account when coming up with her ideas. She’s always happy to share her significant knowledge and experience when we collaborate on the covers, which I greatly appreciate and make note of.
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Her dedication to detail is second to none, and what she comes up with always supersedes my expectations. She works fast, efficiently, liaises with me on every step of the process, and ensures I’m completely satisfied with the end result. I have never been disappointed.
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Natalie has also designed promo materials for me, such as social media graphics for the lead-up to a book release, several different bookmarks, and roller banners for signing events. Her approach to these designs is equally as professional and of the same high standard I have come to expect of all her work.
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My author website is also designed by her, and whenever I need something changed, she’s been there to set things right and return it to its original glory. She has an amazing aptitude for combining colors, visuals, and designs, often with a few additional little touches, that create an eye-catching display, and she makes it easy and attractive for visitors to navigate the site while keeping the most relevant information front and center.
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I will continue to work with Natalie on my future book covers and any other designs I may need, since I see no reason to look elsewhere and seriously doubt anyone can better her designs. I am also secure in the knowledge that her work is organic, unique, and free from AI.
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I have no hesitation in highly recommending Natalie and all her services, and do so fully confident she will give her utmost to anyone she works with."