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I’m a professional Book Cover Designer specializing in Amazon KDP book covers, fantasy book covers, thriller covers, memoir covers, and children’s book illustration. I create professional book cover designs for eBook, paperback, and hardcover books that don’t just stand out—they spark curiosity, drive clicks, and turn browsers into loyal readers. Every Amazon KDP cover is carefully crafted to capture the essence of your story while maximizing impact in the competitive Kindle marketplace. In addition to book cover design, I provide professional book formatting, typesetting, and interior layout design for Amazon KDP, eBook, paperback, and print publishing. This ensures your book is professionally presented from the first page to the last. For first-time clients, I include typesetting and formatting completely free. I can also assist with Amazon KDP publishing support, including formatting, uploading, and platform requirements, as well as create book marketing graphics and promotional visuals to help authors launch successfully. For authors who want a fully visual experience, I also offer custom illustration and children’s book illustration services. I currently collaborate with respected publishers such as The Inkfluence and Dartfrog Publishing, and my portfolio includes multiple Amazon bestselling book covers, including Frenched, Tempting Promises, Broken Dreams, Forked, and Killing Justice. By combining professional graphic design, typography, illustration, and Amazon market research, I analyze top-performing titles to design book covers that attract clicks, stand out on Amazon, and increase sales. If you're unsure about your cover direction, I'm happy to offer a quick consultation before you hire anyone. Let’s bring your book to life—from the first concept to the final Amazon launch. Contact me today for a free consultation.

I'm an illustrator and qualified graphic designer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in fantasy and scifi book cover art and design. Everything I do is handcrafted with love and passion (never ai slop). My book covers feature hand drawn illustration, professional (often custom) typography, and the book cover files are made to the correct specifications for KDP or as per publisher spec. ILLUSTRATION SPECIALIZATION ✔️SFF Book Cover Art ✔️LitRPG Book Cover Art ✔️Fantasy Book Cover Art ✔️SciFi Book Cover Art ✔️Horror Book Cover Art ✔️YA Book Cover Art ✔️Steampunk Book Cover Art ✔️Gas Lamp Book Cover Art ✔️Romantasy Book Cover Art ✔️Book Cover Illustration ✔️Book Cover Design ✔️Book Cover Typography ✔️Book Cover Art ✔️Fantasy Book Covers ✔️SciFi Book Covers ✔️YA Book Covers ✔️Kindle Book Covers ✔️eBook Cover Art ✔️Paperback Book Covers ✔️Hardcover Book Covers ✔️KDP Cover Art ✔️Internal Book Illustrations ✔️Book Layout Design OTHER ILLUSTRATION ✔️Portraits ✔️Fantasy Portraits ✔️Mascot Design ✔️Concept Art ✔️Fantasy Paintings ✔️DnD Characters ✔️Fantasy Landscapes ✔️Creature Art ✔️Educational drawings ✔️Caricatures GRAPHIC DESIGN ✔️Logo design & Brand Identity Guides ✔️Mascot Logos ✔️Hand-drawn logos + MORE ❌NO AI EVER I am a traditional illustrator that uses digital software such as Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Rebelle, Corel Painter, Paintstorm Studio, or Photoshop. I do not and will not use generative AI. I love my job and I'm good at it. I don't need a robot doing it for me. PERSONAL SKILLS I respect deadlines, and have good communication skills. I try to do more than what is expected of me in every job.

I’m a creative graphic designer with a passion for transforming ideas into stunning visuals. Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or small business owner, I specialize in book covers, logos, and website graphics that not only look beautiful but also help you stand out in your industry. With over 3 years of experience in the design world, I’ve had the pleasure of working on a wide range of projects, from eye-catching book covers for self-published authors to building strong brand identities through custom logos and graphics. My goal is to provide designs that speak to your target audience, boost your brand visibility, and help your business thrive. Here’s a quick overview of the services I offer: ✅ Book Cover & eBook Design (Print & Digital, KDP, IngramSpark) ✅ Custom Logo Design & Branding (Minimalist, Modern, Elegant) ✅ Website Graphics (Banners, Hero Images, Social Media Graphics) ✅ Social Media Graphics (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Ads) ✅ Marketing Materials (Business Cards, Flyers, Posters, Brochures) ✅ Canva Templates & Editable Designs (Easy-to-use for your business) I’m dedicated to delivering high-quality designs and work closely with my clients to ensure every project is perfect. I offer unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied with the final product. Why Choose Me? ✔ Clear Communication: I keep you updated at every stage of the process. ✔ Attention to Detail: Every design is carefully crafted to meet your needs. ✔ Fast Turnaround: I respect deadlines and work efficiently to deliver results. ✔ Client Satisfaction: My priority is to make sure you’re happy with the final design. If you’re looking for a reliable, creative designer who can bring your ideas to life, don’t hesitate to reach out! Let’s make something amazing together.

Thank you Karen Peppler for a gazillion versions of logos I would NEVER have dreamed of! Your talent and imagination is quite something! *** Karen did an amazing job at interpreting the brief and delivering an amazing result. We appreciated her input and creativity in the process. *** "OMG these are beautiful and just what I wanted, thank you a million. I LOVE them." *** "Karen never ceases to amaze me with her talent! She can take the concept in my mind and design a beautifully-branded document that looks even better in reality than it did when I dreamed it up. I can't recommend her enough! She is amazing!" *** "Karen is a gem!! Her work is meticulous and perfect. She is always available when I need her and she gets the job done quickly, without sacrificing quality of work. She is easy to communicate with, friendly, and the quality of work produced is nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend Karen for your graphic design needs. I would not consider going to anyone else! She is my first choice always!!" *** "Karen is a true professional. She is friendly and skilled. Highly recommend." *** "Did several extra edits - really great to work with! Don’t hesitate to hire!" *** Amazing work and have used Karen again! *** Since I can remember I wanted to work in the design field. I love creating things and coming up with innovative ideas to seemingly unsolvable problems. I have been working in the field of design for 25 years or so and freelancing for the last eight years. My idea of a successful freelance job is one where everyone is happy with the work done and amount paid. I value integrity and honesty and therefore am fulfilled when, at the end of a project, everyone is satisfied.

I help coaches and course creators transform their expertise into high-converting lead magnets that attract the right audience and grow email lists strategically. As a Conversion-Focused Lead Magnet Strategist, I don’t just design beautiful PDFs — I structure them for clarity, engagement, and action. Every layout decision supports your conversion goal. With 120+ completed projects and a 100% Job Success Score, I combine visual design, content flow, and buyer psychology to create lead magnets that position you as an authority — not just another free download.

LET’S CREATE YOUR BEST DESIGN TODAY ! I am a professional graphic designer/Artist, and have mastered digital media design for the last 4 years. Having an eye for detail, I focus on crafting your idea step-by-step, leaving no stone unturned (unless you want stones in your design). I specialize in: ➡️ Digital Art ➡️ Character Designs ➡️ NFT Art ➡️ Book Cover Designs I like to work with Adobe Photoshop, Canva and have access to a whole range of premium photos – unless you have your own content that you would like me to work on! When designing your work, I focus on: ➡️ Designing 2-3 blueprints/thumbnails for you to approve ➡️ Then I focus on finding images, texts and structure of overall post ➡️ Final touches to ensure your work is 5 ⭐ star ➡️ Receive feedback and final edit requests ➡️ Submission of your amazing work! If you have any questions or would like to discuss a project idea with me, send me a chat message – looking forward to hearing from you!