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Scripture Color Art

May 17, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

I am NOT an artist. I have artwork in my house that my grandmother and mother-in-law painted. My uncle and brother are both gifted with wood crafts. There are plenty of artistic genes in the family, but none in me. I have my own artistic outlets - like cross-stitching - but all I really have to do is follow directions. Anything that entails freestyle drawing is not going to end well if I'm holding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Friendship Tagged With: Adult Color Art, Scripture Meditation, The Posse

The Love Knot

May 3, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

It's release week!!! The final story in the Ladies of Harper's Station series is now available as an e-single. This story is not new. It released back in January as part of the Heart's Entwined novella collection, but it's been given a makeover with a new cover and a low price point for the stand alone e-version. Claire and Pieter's story is a special one to me because it is the fulfillment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: Novellas, The Love Knot

The Spiritual Side of a Writing Retreat

April 19, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

Writing retreats are a wonderful way for authors to feed their creative mind. Discussing ideas, brainstorming plots, sharing marketing tips - the fellowship is invaluable. Yet when you get together with Christian authors, there's an extra element that feeds the soul. This past weekend was the 3rd annual Inkette Retreat. The Inkettes were started by Dani Pettrey, and this wonderful group of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Samson, Writers Retreat

Help Inspire a Writers Retreat

April 5, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

I have been blessed to participate in a handful of writing retreats over the years, but one of my favorites is with a group of writers known as the Inkettes. This fun group was started by Dani Pettrey a few years ago, and we've had an annual retreat that meets in a different location each year. Our first year (2016), we went to Hershey, PA. All writers need chocolate, right? Well, not only did … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Writing Retreats

Character Interview and a Super Sale

March 15, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

This month, my publisher is running a special promotion for the first book in my Ladies of Harper's Station series - No Other Will Do. You can get the e-book version of Emma and Malachi's story for just $1.99 at any e-book retailer. Amazon               Barnes & Noble            Christianbook.com Back when this book was first releasing, Natalie Monk did a fun character interview with Emma. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Sale, Ladies of Harper's Station, No Other Will Do

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