I’m Karl Keating. I’ve been an author, publisher, and editor for thirty years. I’ve written sixteen books (some have sold into six figures), have overseen the publication of other books, and for many years edited a magazine.

I have a particular interest in the design of ebooks and print books, both their interiors and their exteriors. This blog focuses on the latter because prospective readers who fail to get past a book’s cover never will see the book’s words.

First things first.