by Karen Smith | Jul 19, 2023 | Blog
The Twin Moons Saga is the fantasy romance series that keeps on giving. One story sparks an idea for the next … and I’m now five books into the series. Will there be a sixth? Probably. The beauty of the Twin Moons Saga or any of the series I...
by Karen Smith | Jul 18, 2023 | Blog
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) filled headlines this year. 2024 is the year of the AI revolution! Graphic designers and artists gasped in horror and dismay. Then writers join in the collective groaning as they saw clients depart for cheap content....
by Karen Smith | Jul 4, 2023 | Blog
I have one more event before taking a break in July: Art on the Hill & Wine Tasting, Too! in Mantua, Ohio. This event is a first for me (and my bestie, Cindra) and will take place on Saturday, July 8, on East Prospect Street. In 2014, this event was...
by Karen Smith | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
There’s a strange dynamic that occurs when setting prices on handcrafted items or freelance services. Considerations for setting prices include, but are not limited to: The cost of materials The hourly cost of time The level of effort involved The level of skill...
by Karen Smith | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog
Over the past several years, I’ve attended a lot of events as an author and more lately as an artist. I don’t attend the same events every year. Some I decide to attend because they sound interesting, others because I think the venue has potential, and...
by Karen Smith | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog
I’ve worked pretty much nonstop for the past couple of weeks, and the busy-ness will continue through mid-July. After Oddmall, I participated at the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza. Both were interesting experiences, as I’d not been...
