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  There’s a quiet truth in publishing that no one likes to talk about: authors die. Over the years at MSI Press, I’ve lost about a half‑dozen of them. Each time, the news arrived in a different way — a spouse calling, a friend emailing, a stray obituary someone forwarded. Not once did an author leave instructions for what should happen to their books, their royalties, or their publishing relationships. And yet, someone always thought to notify the publisher. Thank goodness. But this shouldn’t be left to chance. Whether you’re traditionally published or self‑published, your books don’t die when you do. They continue to earn royalties, circulate in libraries, and live in the hands of readers. That means your literary estate needs clarity — and your publisher (or distributor, or platform) needs direction. Here’s what every author should put in place now , long before anyone needs it. 🌿 Why This Matters More Than You Think Most authors assume their heirs will “figure it out.” They won...

  Sharing the following information for those interested in reflexivity and transformation --    The  deadline   was   extended  for proposal submissions to the edited volume "Doing Reflexivity: Practical, Relational, and Methodological Guidance from Qualitative Researchers" to  Monday, April 20th . The volume will be published with Routledge and is intended to be a practical guide for reflexivity in qualitative research from various disciplines, cultures, and geographic perspectives. If you are interested in submitting a chapter proposal or would like to see the full call for papers, please visit  this Google Form .   If you have any questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Pope ( epope@westga.edu ) or Amber Warren ( amber.warren@vanderbilt.edu ). (It is a great organization with great conferences and publications...pulling the world forward, one transformation at a time.) MSI Press,  a veteran-owned   publishing house  b...

San Juan Books is the hybrid division of MSI Press LLC. It allows first-time writers to become published in a traditional way through the reduction of risk by sharing publication costs. All other publishing features are traditional in nature, and most SJB authors go on to be offered traditional contracts for their subsequent books. SJB publications are available as paperback, hard cover, and e-book versions. SJB authors' books very much hold their own against their contemporaries in the traditional publishing division. Indeed, a number of them have outsold their traditional compatriots. Today, San Juan Books presents author Dr. Liz Bayardelle. Liz published Clean Your Plate! 13 Things Good Parents Say That Ruin Kid's Lives . Her book has earned 5-star reviews and won a gold award from Titan Reviews and a finalist position in the Readers' Favorites competition. Subsequently, Liz was offered a traditional contract for her much-needed book, Parenting in a Pandemic . To see mor...