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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Quick note: We are still accepting submissions from our listeners about their experiences with having blindness being a “super power” or the key to overcoming an obstacle or solving a problem. How has being blind been a “benefit” to you in some way or another? We’ll collect the best responses and hopefully integrate them into an episode later this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have a thought you would like to share, send us a 1-2 minute audio clip or a short paragraph that we can use. Also, let us know if we can share your name or whether you would like to remain anonymous.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Send your submission to: <a href="mailto:hosts@EyesOnSuccess.net">hosts@EyesOnSuccess.net</a>. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now on to this week’s episode!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This week’s episode of eyes On Success is:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=150 height=84 style='width:1.5625in;height:.875in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DD2045.6693AFD0" alt="The logo for Wicked Infinity Publishing. The words are in all capitals with each character in black outlined in white. The initials WIP are in a similar Braille font. There is a multicolor infinity symbol topped with a black and white crown. The background is a deep regal purple."></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2632_podcast.mp3">2632 Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities (Aug. 12, 2026)</a><br><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/show_notes_2632.htm" target="_blank">Show Notes</a><br><a href="https://www.EyesOnSuccess.net/bin/dt.php?sn=2632">Transcript</a><br>Daisy Russell, a visually impaired author and publisher, shares her experiences running Wicked Infinity Publishing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about providing book coaching, formatting, and accessibility services to empower writers, as well as about how she effectively utilizes AI tools to bridge gaps in design and project management for authors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>You can download the episode from the link above or subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts if you don’t want to miss an episode. 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