It is always such a relief and a feeling of accomplishment to get a book turned in. August 15 was the deadline for Book 2 in my Hanger's Horseman series. I'm pleased to report that The Heart's Charge is in my editors' hands. This book was challenging but so rewarding to write. I can't wait to share it with you! This is my longest book to date at just under 103,000 words. The editing process … [Read more...]
Coming Home to Small Town Life
I'm delighted to have Marilyn Turk step in for me today. You're in for a treat! Take it away, Marilyn . . . First of all, I’m so happy to be here with you! I love all the authors on this blog, so I’m honored to be here. Thank you, Karen, for the opportunity to be your guest! Did you move away from your hometown when you got married, went to college, got your first job? Did you ever move … [Read more...]
The Graduations that Almost Didn’t Happen
2020 is the year of resilience, flexibility, and creative solutions. It also happens to be the year that two of my three children celebrate major milestones. My youngest, Peter, graduated from high school, and my oldest, Bethany, graduated from college. However, they both almost lost their ceremonies. Peter's ceremony was delayed about three weeks. The venue was moved outdoors to the football … [Read more...]
What Are You Watching?
Thanks to our not-so-friendly neighborhood pandemic, many of us are spending more time at home this summer. And if you're like me, you're finding the entertainment options challenging. No sports (I'm particularly missing the Olympics as well as the tennis grand slam tournaments) and few normally scheduled summer programming options. I am watching a lot of Food Network, my go-to for clean TV in … [Read more...]
Dressing for the 4th of July (Plus a Giveaway!)
Nothing puts me in a patriotic frame of mind more than seeing bunting proudly displayed on homes and businesses. In fact, last year when I traveled to Honey Grove, TX for the book launch of More Than Words Can Say, I saw this house. Not only was this a gorgeous Victorian-era home restored to its former glory, but it was a patriotic home as well. It was only the middle of June, but they … [Read more...]
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