by Karen Smith | Dec 10, 2024 | Blog
Publishing is an unregulated industry. Freelancing is unregulated, too. Gig workers don’t receive benefits like healthcare coverage, retirement contributions, and other perks that employers use to make full-time employment attractive. In short, freelancing...
by Karen Smith | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog
During the homily at Sunday’s Mass and after mentioning the first Sunday of Advent as the beginning of a new liturgical year, the priest made a point of discussing our purpose, the purpose for which every human being was created. He said that everyone taught by...
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...
