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Sneak Peek & Sale

April 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

It's always exciting when a new book gets dressed up and ready for her big debut at the Reader's Ball. More Than Words Can Say has finished primping and is anxiously waiting for the carriage that will carry her to the Bookstore Ballroom. Unfortunately, that carriage ride is still two months away. But never fear . . . our little princess is a lady through and through. Because you are such … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Ebook Sale, Excerpt, More Than Meets The Eye, More Than Words Can Say

When Characters Are More Than Fiction

June 21, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

God moves in mysterious ways. Chance meetings become blessings that not even an experienced author could dream into existence. In December 2016, I was already several months into the writing of More Than Meets the Eye when a speaking opportunity took me to Lubbock, TX. After conducting a library workshops that morning, I did a late afternoon book signing at the local Barnes & Noble. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Behind the Book, Characters, More Than Meets The Eye

It’s Release Week!!!

June 7, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

It's finally here! More Than Meets the Eye released on Tuesday. I always find the release of a new book exciting and slightly terrifying. What will readers think? Will they love it, or will it be a disappointment? This one was especially nerve-wracking since it is the first in a new series. More Than Meets the Eye is filled with secrets, flawed characters fighting for a fresh start, a hero bent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: giveaway, More Than Meets The Eye

Cover Reveal

November 2, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

Not long ago, Becky Wade revealed her wonderful new cover here on this blog. And since Becky and I have books releasing about the same time next year, I thought it would be fun to follow in her footsteps. This cover design takes me in a slightly different direction than most of my previous covers. My covers have been known for creating a scene, as if someone had taken a snapshot from a page in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Cover Reveal, Karen Witemeyer, More Than Meets The Eye

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