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Book Launch in my Book’s Setting

June 6, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

This is release week! Hooray! Zach and Abigail's story is finally out in the wide world! Abigail Kemp needs a man's name on the deed to save her bakery. Zacharias Hamilton is finally free of his responsibilities as head of the Hamilton clan now that his adoptive siblings are wed, and he wants nothing more than to be left alone to focus on his own dreams for once. Yet the same reluctant drive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Launch, Honey Grove, More Than Words Can Say

The Quilting Barn

May 16, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

On Saturday May 4, I had the honor of joining NYT Bestselling author Jodi Thomas and four other authors from the Lubbock area at a fundraising dinner to benefit literacy. The event took place out in the country at The Red Barn, a wonderful retreat center and quilting barn. I got there a bit early and had the chance to walk around and drool over all the gorgeous quilts on display. The Red Barn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

Character Inspiration

May 2, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

When I first started writing, I never looked for inspiration images for my characters. I simply let them form in my mind and worked from there. However, when it came time to design my covers, my publishers kept asking for images of what my hero and heroine looked like as a starting point for selecting models for the photo shoots. I quickly learned that having images handy saved me time and effort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Social Media, Writing Tagged With: Characters, More Than Words Can Say

My Trip to Dublin

April 18, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

This past Saturday I traveled to and from Dublin in a single day. How was that possible? Well . . . my destination was Dublin, TX not Dublin, Ireland. Before this trip I never realized Dublin was so close - only an hour and a half by car. The local accent was more Texas twang than Irish lilt, but I still had a lovely time. Thanks to spring rains, the countryside was almost as green as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Dublin, speaking

23-Book Giveaway (Ends 4/24)

April 16, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

A Huge Christian Historical Romance Giveaway! If you love historical romance, this is the giveaway for you. Two winners will receive all 23 books pictured below. One winner will also receive a free e-reader. Authors participating include well-known names like Suzanne Woods Fisher, Susan May Warren, Misty Beller, and Rebecca deMarino. What a great way to discover new favorite authors! I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events & Giveaways Tagged With: Book Giveaway

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