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The Top 7 Reasons I Stop Reading a Novel

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I've noticed over the past couple of years that I've developed an especially bad habit–I'm having a harder and harder time finishing novels that I pick up.I wasn't always so hard to please! There once was a time when I finished almost every book I started.But these days, my shelves (both real and virtual) are overflowing. I have plenty to read. But not enough time.And to be perfectly honest, the … [Read more...]

Karen Recommends . . .

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A couple weeks ago, I was asked to put together five book recommendations based on a theme of my choice. Since I love historical romance flavored with humor, it seemed like the logical choice for my recommendation list. There was a catch, however. I couldn't list more than one book by any author. I accepted the challenge. I even got my Posse to weigh in with their favorites. Since I would be … [Read more...]

Be careful what you wish for

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Meet Gary Garrison, a good friend, who once asked me to put him in one of my books. Since we're such good friends, of course, I said YES! Gary’s first preference, he stated, was to be a cover model, shirt ripped opened and chest bared. Hairy chest or not, was negotiable. He said we could Photoshop that as desired. And he wanted his long, thick mane flowing behind him in the wind. I told him … [Read more...]

Challenge and Giveaway

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Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I have a fun challenge and a special giveaway to share with you today. I shared about this challenge in my FB reader group, The Suspense Squad, but I wanted to enlist your fabulous help too. I saw this reading challenge floating around social media, and since my goal is to read one novel a month in 2022, I thought it was a perfect opportunity! I’ll have January … [Read more...]

Bookish Valentine Fun

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As a romance author, I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day for the entire month of February. No mere day is sufficient for this sappy romantic. In case you're like me, I thought I would share some fun opportunities for prolonging your Valentine celebration. Obviously, we all need to pad our TBR piles with romance novels this month. Here are a couple ways I can help with that. Enter a … [Read more...]

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