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Cheyenne Dominguez | M(AI)VENS's avatar

Congratulations! 🥳 🎉

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you, Cheyenne! It’s coming down to the wire now - I’m spit-polishing it for the latest ARC feedback. Preorders are already open at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNMPSLBS and I have paperback proof copies. It’s starting to seem real 😀

Iwette Rapoport's avatar

Wow Karen! Congratulations! You are so inspiring. 🔥🔥

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you for your support, Iwette 😊

Sydnor Hain (they/them)'s avatar

Karen, this is huge! Congratulations! I love that you are bringing the AI conversation to everyday folks, accessibility is so important!! I am reading this post right after I posted something about how Ethical AI doesn't work for us as a label anymore. I am feeling a bit nervous about my critique because obviously people like you are fighting for the same things we are, an ethical AI that centers the people, not corporations, and you are doing good work. I was trying to get at the way the label is being co-opted and misused to signal something that isn't there. I would love to know what you think about this. Definitely on your side.

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you, Sydnor - I’ll take a look!

Karen Smiley's avatar

Hi Sydnor, I like your article! I reposted it. What you’re describing is “ethics washing” (I have a reference for it in my book) and it’s a good callout. Thanks for pointing me to your piece - and for your support!

Noelia Amoedo's avatar

Congratulations!!!! What an achievement, Karen!! Look forward to reading it.

Katrina Watson's avatar

Congrats! Love the new name and looking forward to reading the new book.

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you, Katrina - I can't wait to share it with you! (If you'd like an ARC copy, let me know :)

Marisa Guthrie's avatar

Huge congrats Karen! An amazing achievement and looking forward to reading it. Warm wishes, Marisa

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you so much for your support, Marisa 😊(If you'd like an ARC copy, let me know :)

Marisa Guthrie's avatar

A pleasure and yes please!

Karen Smiley's avatar

Awesome, Marisa - I’ll send it tonight 😊

Karen Spinner's avatar

Looking forward to reading this!

Karen Smiley's avatar

I'm so looking forward to sharing it with you all, Karen :) (If you'd like an ARC copy, let me know :)

Karen Spinner's avatar

Adding on that I grabbed the ARC and also bookmarked the pre-order page on Amazon. If I want to leave a review, should I wait until launch day? Thank you!

Karen Smiley's avatar

That's awesome, Karen! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the book :) I don't believe Amazon will let you put in a review before launch day? So it will have to wait until the 14th. Thank you SO much for your support!

Karen Spinner's avatar

Sure, would love to see the ARC!

Fleur Hull's avatar

Thanks for the shout out Karen, it’s been great working together. 😊

Karen Smiley's avatar

I'm so grateful to have you on my launch team, Fleur. I'd be floundering on some of the basics that I'm learning from you with my first book launch. Thank you!

Fleur Hull's avatar

It’s such a full-on process, self-publishing is changing every week, and you’ve taught me a thing or two as well along the way. Thanks Karen. 🤩

Dee McCrorey's avatar

Of course you can count on me to be part of your promo team! This is exciting Karen 🎉

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you for your support, Dee!!

Rebecca Mbaya's avatar

I love the new title, the cover, and the content🔥! I’m truly grateful you included my voice in this important work 🙏🏾

Rebecca Mbaya's avatar

This is encouraging!

Karen Smiley's avatar

I appreciate you sharing the insights on digital colonization, Rebecca. I’ve already gotten positive comments from an ARC reader about those sections!

Catherine Louis's avatar

This is awesome! Go Karen Go!!

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you, Catherine!

Kathy Gerstorff's avatar

Congratulations, Karen! I’ll be happy to feature your book under New Releases in my September newsletter.

Karen Smiley's avatar

That will be awesome, @Kathy Gerstorff - thank you so much!

Kathy Gerstorff's avatar

You’re most welcome. I hope it’s a bestseller. It’s definitely timely!

Chip Hughes's avatar

Congrats Karen !! Such important work. Let’s do coffee someday soon to celebrate!! 🎉🎉

Karen Smiley's avatar

Thank you for your support, @Chip Hughes ! Virtual coffee is always fun :)