K. D. – Designer

About Me

I’m K.D., a fantasy enthusiast who lives in the Netherlands. I have three cats - Pancake, Butter and Maple (can you tell I love breakfast?) and a lot of board games. In 2018, I began creating book covers and have lived bookishly ever since.

AI Stance

I do not use AI in my process, and oppose its use in artwork.

My services include:

-Ebook

- ARC / Teaser Cover

-Blank Artwork

-Paperback, Hardback, and Dust Jacket (KDP or Ingram)

-Separate Title (Black and White Interior Title)

Areas of Expertise:

- Fantasy

Clients Include:

TOR Publishing

HarperCollins

47North

Simon & Schuster

EverHeart Book Box

Ace Publishing

Penguin Random House

Lumen Special Editions

Fae Crate

Bloom Books

Del Rey

Podium

Bramble

A Cover's Purpose

Creating a cover that appeals to new readers is the primary goal of a cover. With that comes my creativity and your general overview of needed elements.

My Process

After my offer is accepted, I will send over a series of questions tailored to figuring out an ideal direction for attracting readers to your cover.

If I have any questions, I will reach out and then begin to work on sketches for you to review. The sketches will have the primary elements, but not be a polished piece of work, Instead at this stage you may let me know of anything major needing revision. Once we are done, the final payment is sent and files are delivered.

If you have any additional add-ons, I am happy to talk through them and give you a quote!

Next Steps

I look forward to your request, even if you aren’t sure, feel free to send it and I will see if I am a good fit for you. I hope to work with you soon!

Testimonials

"I love working with Kelly! They are such a wonderful collaborator, and to date I have worked with them for seven covers (surely with more to come!). They have a keen eye for balancing the commercial and artistic elements of a cover. Their work speaks for itself!"

- Carissa Broadbent, Author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night

“Kelly does incredible work, and she's amazing to work with. I can't recommend her enough!”

- Laura Thalassa, Author of the Bargainer Series

“Terrific to work with-so positive and talented, and I LOVE how she meets her deadlines. I'm definitely booking with her again.”

— Teddy Harrison, NYT Bestselling Author