Author Archives: Kelsey Gietl

Do not renounce your ability to think – Human Creativity in an AI Age

Welcome back to the Extra Edition newsletter! What’s in this Edition: “Do not renounce your ability to think.” It’s a fact of life: our society is becoming increasingly dependent on generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. This especially impacts creatives such as authors, designers, and musicians who are creating works from scratch while competing with AIContinue reading “Do not renounce your ability to think – Human Creativity in an AI Age”

An Open Book – February’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author

Welcome to February’s #OpenBook. I’m joining up with host Carolyn Astfalk on CatholicMom.com to share my favorite recent reads by Catholic authors. Have you read any of the books below? Let me know what you thought! (Note: I receive no compensation for recommending these books.) Humility Rules: Saint Benedict’s Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem by J. AugustineContinue reading “An Open Book – February’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author”

Your Ideas Needed! Name Astonished’s Ladies League

Happy February, readers! What’s in this Edition: Help Name Astonished‘s Ladies League Astonished is progressing well with completed chapters nearing the 75% mark. Then comes a full edit, my favorite part! I’ve been doing small edits throughout, but it’s always exciting to go back to the beginning and add little things that bring all theContinue reading “Your Ideas Needed! Name Astonished’s Ladies League”

Behind Purple Mask Publishing: 2025 Highlights

Welcome back to the Extra Edition newsletter! I’m excited to bring you bonus content each month with a special inside look at my novels and the history behind them. What’s in this Edition: 2025 Indie Author Insights As an independently published author, I founded Purple Mask Publishing in 2017 with a ten-year goal to breakContinue reading “Behind Purple Mask Publishing: 2025 Highlights”

An Open Book – January’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author

Welcome to January’s #OpenBook. I’m joining up with host Carolyn Astfalk on CatholicMom.com to share my favorite recent reads by Catholic authors. Have you read any of the books below? Let me know what you thought! (Note: I receive no compensation for recommending these books.) Love by Design by Maddie Evans is the third in the CraftedContinue reading “An Open Book – January’s Best Catholic Reads from a Catholic Author”