Welcome, Karen!

First, let’s hear about this new book! (I love the cover btw! And you had me at “pastry”…)

My new novel, Arborview, will be published by The Wild Rose Press this fall. It’s a story about women navigating crucial turning points in their lives, losing old connections and forging new ones, and learning to embrace their true selves. It is also a deeply spiritual story, full of yearning and wonder.

Since both of my main characters are pastry chefs, pastry also plays a big role. I loved writing about the recipes and depicting the special solace and joy that beautiful pastry brings.

Please check my website for announcements and buy links this fall, and to buy my first novel. You can also keep up with me on my blog, www.writedespite.org

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Oxford comma, yes or no?  Yes, I’m a new convert

 Coffee or tea or wine?  Coffee

What does your desk look like?  A mess

Describe a perfect writing day.  All morning to write, a long walk in the afternoon, a glass of wine on the patio with my husband in the evening

What do you like to do when not writing? Hike, horseback ride, cook

Beach, lake, or mountains? Mountains

What are you known for? I’m told that I’m a terrific listener. 

Morning rooster, night owl, or midday lark? midday lark

What comes first, character or plot (or other)? Character, for sure

Favorite childhood book? Hurry Home Candy by Meindert DeJong

You’re on a desert island, besides essentials, what do you bring? Chocolate and a crusty loaf of bread.