Reader's Hamlet
Where stories settle and readers gather
Catherine Bellinger, CEO/Founder
With over 15 years of experience in crafting fantasy and science fiction, Catherine Bellinger, CEO and Founder of AuthorsZen, LLC, understands the difficulties of building and managing an author business beyond writing books.
Catherine not only writes novels, but is also an editor specializing in fantasy, science fiction, crime, and romance genres. Her expertise, combined with her accumulated knowledge in all things relating to the craft, gives her a unique perspective on the needs of authors at various stages of their careers.
When not immersed in the magical world of books, Catherine indulges in true crime podcasts, specifically Morbid, and wanders about in the beautiful Colorado mountains with her husband and two daughters.
Troy Lambert , COO/Founder
Besides being an author, editor, and book coach, Troy Lambert is a business owner and operation specialist. He's served as the Museum Operations Specialist for the Wallace District Mining Museum as well as working as the founder and head of the research department. As a consultant for history driven non-profits, he's assisted several museums throughout the state of Idaho to implement new operational and preservation plans, and assisted the Gettysburg Museum in Pennsylvania as an operations consultant. The founder of the education program for the popular writing software Plottr and the first Education Lead in that organization, he's since moved on and is now an independent author educator who can be found at theplotabides.com.
When not behind the keyboard or working with a variety of organizations to help authors futher thanr goals, he lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho.
Stacey Smekofske, CIO
With nearly three decades of experience in business management and a decade of expertise in editing and publishing, Stacey Smekofske is a trailblazer in empowering authors to succeed. As the founder of Edits by Stacey and creator of the Print to Pro brand, Stacey has helped hundreds of authors refine their craft, embrace the author-preneur mindset, and achieve best-seller status and award recognition.
Known for her high-energy leadership and strategic vision, Stacey specializes in building systems that simplify the publishing journey and foster meaningful connections between authors and readers. She combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for innovation, driving tools and solutions that make publishing more accessible and successful for indie authors.
As CIO of Reader's Habitat, Stacey is dedicated to crafting cutting-edge strategies that align with the mission of helping authors thrive while easily reaching audiences. Whether implementing scalable solutions or advocating for the value of every author’s voice, Stacey brings expertise, empathy, and an unrelenting focus on results to everything she does.
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