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Cover Reveal & Series Sale

April 4, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

I'm thrilled to share the cover for Book 3 in my Texas Ever After series with you today. Reimagining classic fairy tales in an old west environment has been so much fun, and the covers that the design team at Bethany House has produced have been some of the best I've ever had. This one is no exception. Cloaked in Beauty entwines "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Sleeping Beauty" for a romantic tale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Book Sale, Cover Reveal, Texas Ever After Series

Reading & Recipes

March 21, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Much of family life happens around food. Special occasions are celebrated with a favorite meal followed by a yummy dessert. People connect as they chat around the dinner table. Difficult problems are hashed out over a cup of tea or a shared pot of coffee. Illness is battled with chicken soup and a sympathetic touch. It can be the same in fictional worlds. So, when my characters share a meal, I try … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: Book Excerpt, If the Boot Fits

If the Boot Fits – Coming Soon!

March 7, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Book 2 in my Texas Ever After series releases in just 5 days! I'm so excited to share this story with you. Reimagining the Cinderella fairy tale in an 1800's Texas setting has been so much fun. I was inspired by the classic line from Woody in Toy Story 2 – If the boot fits. What could be a more perfect premise for a western Cinderella, than to replace the glass slipper with a cowboy boot? That … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Behind the Book, If the Boot Fits, New Releases

Valentine Giveaway

February 15, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

What better time of year to celebrate romance stories that Valentine's Week? Since I adore historical romance, I jumped at the chance to join ten other historical romance authors for this swoon-worthy giveaway. First Place Prize: A copy of each of the books pictured above.Second Place Prize: $50 Amazon gift card. The winners will be selected on Monday, February 19, and I'll be sure to … [Read more...]

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National Texas Day

February 1, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Did you know that today is National Texas Day? I didn't, and I live here. Ha! When I discovered the truth, I decided it would be fun to highlight Texas since all of my books are set in this diverse state. I wasn't born in Texas. I'm a native Californian. However, I came to college at Abilene Christian University, met my husband, and never left. All of my children are Texas born and bred, and all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Book Giveaway, National Texas Day

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