I'm quite amazed, that my Article was published there... I do not know if I am allowed to post the link to the magazine... but I share proudly the pages of my "creation" @Krista Brea I know you are very busy... but perhaps you agree this is an interesting opportunity to tell people we have something worthful to say...

Welcome everyone exciting times to be part of this rapidly growing community we have a ton of great events coming up that I don't want you to miss out on. 🔥FREE EVENTS COMING UP - CHECK THE CALENDAR 3/10 - @Rich Gomez will be presenting "Exploring Publishing Platforms" where he will be covering an overview of what other publishing platforms there are and the pros and cons of each. 3/23 - @Nick Nebelsky will be presenting "AI Storytelling & Illustration" where he is going to show us how to master prompts to make our stories come to life with AI. 3/30 - @Liisa Reimann will be presenting "Funnel Basics for Authors" where she will be teaching us how to use funnels and systems to benefit a book launch and beyond. 👉 PREMIUM EVENTS - LEVEL UP TO PREMIUM SUPPORT HERE 3/11 - Amazon Ads Basics - In this workshop we will explore how to setup some beginner friendly ad campaigns. 3/18 - Author Q&A Call - Drop in if you have questions and need help or just want to hang out 3/25 - Amazon Categories and Keywords - This is where we will be using Publisher Rocket to explore keywords and categories to rank better. ----------------------------------------------- WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS @Amine Jdi @Nabila Kauser @Pritamjit Behera @Lilia S. @Karin Crawford @Javier Carbajal @Kastriot Prenga @Elara Quinn @Felita Jones @Marie Yutzy @J P @Andrew Brooks @Andrew Lace @Michael Chadon @Sarah Jesse @Helene Jeremiassen @Tanya Taylor @Richard McCarthy @Michel Guntern @Andi Vega @Ivan Vazquez @Jaymie Workman @Rena Nicole @Stevie Deal @Jean Yokiel @Tanya Orr @Joanna F @Marjan Breznikar @Evelene Sterling

Self-publishing isn’t just about royalties for me. It’s about the lifestyle it unlocks. One of my biggest personal values is freedom—freedom to travel, to learn, to experience life outside of my desk. Publishing books and running a business supports that in ways most people don’t realize. Here’s something many people overlook: the expenses I already have for my business - go on business credit cards, and those expenses turn into points. Those points turn into trips. Last year I traveled a lot, but my biggest trip was to Hawaii for my 40th birthday—and I went all in. Business class flight. Reclining bed seat. A flight that easily would’ve cost $2,000… booked completely free with points. Worth every single point. I also traveled for business: - Orlando for Jen Gottlieb’s event - NYC (and used points for top-tier Broadway seats—yes, I saw Keanu Reeves on stage) - San Diego for another event, with a must-stop at the iconic Malibu Barbie Café (💥 Side story I have inserted a pic here of me and @Charles Leikauf he is another Skooler I met at Jen Gottlieb's event in 2024... and I randomly ran into him while I was in San Diego and we were both attending two completely different events! It's WILD how networking can be like that!) - Phoenix for James Wedmore’s BBD Live and I was hanging out with @Julie Bishop , where I made real connections and had major breakthroughs Books and businesses open doors far beyond income. Yes, royalties matter. But what excites me most is the life those books make possible—the rooms I get to be in, the people I meet, the experiences I can say yes to. If you love travel, learning, and building a life with more options… self-publishing can be a lot more than “just books.” Where will your books take you?