by Karen Smith | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog
The week started out warm, warmer than normal for the week before Thanksgiving. Wednesday came with rain and wind and dropping temperatures. Thursday dawns with snow on the ground. By Friday, most of the snow had melted, but temperatures are still cold. Winter has...
by Karen Smith | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
Publishing is free. Really. Many misguided authors speak of “self-publishing” companies they hire to provide comprehensive services to produce their books and publish them; however, there’s no such thing as a self-publishing company. When you publish...
by Karen Smith | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog
Over the last year, I have seen with increasing frequency people asking advice about “self-publishing” companies. Let’s get one thing straight: There is no such thing as a “self-publishing company.” When it comes to publishing, the author...
by Karen Smith | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog
I returned from vacation last week. Although I write stories that take place in different countries, on different planets, and in different realms, I actually had never traveled outside the USA until this year. I actually hadn’t even possessed a passport until...
by Karen Smith | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
The nice thing about WordPress (and other programs) is that I can schedule posts in advance of their publication. The timing of this post comes a couple of days after my elder son’s birthday. We used to joke about birthdays. I was born on Friday the 13th. The...
