The Naked Author – Exposing the Myths of
Publishing
I’m Tall You’re
Not – So That Makes us Even
Testimonials:
“As moderator of the biggest event ever to be witnessed by Census Partners in the Dallas Region, (Southern Louisiana Partnership Conference, New Orleans, LA, August 18, 2009) Kat hits a “Grand slam”. Playing to an audience, inclusive of the National Census Bureau’s Director, the Regional director, and the Mayor of New Orleans, Kat came across as exhilarating, professional, and downright funny. Kat, a native of New Orleans, captured the audience with a home girl’s flair, and her appreciation for a Cajun culture. This was certainly an event to be remembered.” Willie H. DeBerry, Partnership Coordinator- US. Census Bureau
"Kat is one of those people that you really hope you bump into in life, who can make everything seem possible. She is all about the human potential, with all the possibilities, opportunities, and creativity we're capable of. It's a great catalyst to be part of Kat's enthusiasm and I can't stress enough how much of a quality person she is." Bob Lenthart, Chairman, President & CEO, Derek Hart Ventures LLC
"I have had the pleasure of listening to Kat in a seminar, reading her book The naked Author, and working one on one with her. She has given some great ideas and advice when it came to marketing my book. With her extensive media experience, she will be an asset to any company looking to utilize her consulting services. Her energy, commitment to your success and her professionalism is unmatched." Tony Eldridge, Author of THE SAMSON EFFECT
"Kat is a creative and results oriented entrepreneur. As an author, publisher, and inventor, she excels using a combination of persistence, passion, and vision. I have worked with Kat at various events and I would not hesitate to work with her in the future. I highy recommend Kat and TomKat Productions. Monica "Dr. mOe" Anderson, D.D.S., Owner, Bestselling Author
"Though I have only known Kat for a short time, I am inspired by her drive and diligence. She is energetic and has great attention to detail. Her work ethic is unparalleled and along with her writing talent she is a great speaker and has wonderful people skills." Jim Saunders, Business Development, Director, Green Mountain Energy Company
"I have now had the unmitigated honor of knowing Kat for over half of my life. (The actual number is a closely held secret). She is without a doubt one of the most amazing people I know. Smart, funny, professional, sensitive, creative, tough, loving, and in case you haven't noticed, drop-dead gorgeous to boot. I have enjoyed the unique perspective over the years of having experienced, in many cases first hand, some of the realities that make up Kat's incredible life story. She is without a doubt the "real deal". Ed Roberson, MBA, BSME, Principal, ER Squared, Inc.
Katherine Smith is formerly co-host of a morning radio and began a career in modeling at age seventeen. She is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Kat attended high school in Beaumont, Texas before residing in Dallas. At age 17, modeling and acting began a career in film, print, commercials, voice and print work. She is a member of The Screen Actors Guild and has been cast for many commercials, industrial films and a movie. This led to a four year syndicated morning radio show with ABC Radio Networks, Inc where she’d interviewed actors, musicians and authors including; Gospel greats like Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin, Entertainment legion Billy Dee Williams, actor Allan Payne, comedian Arnez J and LaValle Crawford and musicians like Miles J and Keith Sweat.
Working for and with several Fortune 500 companies as well as small to medium sized business clients, Kat achieved an extensive back-ground in wholesale consumer fashion accessories, cosmetics sales and telecommunications products; her foundation for strong business operations and marketing.
In 1996, Kat formed K.S. & Associates (KSA) to which she provided copy writing and marketing concept development. In 2001 she added publishing. As fate would have it, resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit led her to dissolve KSA and launch her present company TomKat Productions.
In Kat’s career as a writer, her first article was published in the high school newspaper, and she went on to have work publish domestically and internationally for several magazine and newspapers. She is a copywriter, freelance writer, ghost writer and is the author of The Book Seller’s List, Publishing Step by Step and Love the Vicious Cycle. Most recently, she has released two books - The Naked Author-Exposing the Myths of Publishing, and I’m Tall You’re Not So That Makes Us Even (A short book about TALL women).
