A magpie in her writing, Karen enjoys weaving elements from genres such as historical fantasy, paranormal romance, and family saga into an eclectic nest. She completed the Landers Saga in 2012, her first series about the House of Landers. Imagine being a seer in a skewed Renaissance world that burns witches at the stake. The Landers Saga tells the story of Safire, a psychic artist whose unusual abilities condemn her as a witch in her superstitious society. A sensitive and wild soul, Safire struggles to survive and be herself in a labyrinth of unforgiving rules and court intrigue. She plunges headlong into a passionate love affair with a highborn man, little imagining the far-reaching consequences of this entanglement for her, her family, and her world.
A magpie in her writing, Karen enjoys weaving elements from genres such as historical fantasy, paranormal romance, and family saga into an eclectic nest. She completed the Landers Saga in 2012, her first series about the House of Landers. Imagine being a seer in a skewed Renaissance world that burns witches at the stake. The Landers Saga tells the story of Safire, a psychic artist whose unusual abilities condemn her as a witch in her...
Book 1 of the Landers Saga The odor of burning flesh and the screams of those condemned to the flames disturb the dreams of young Safire of Long Marsh. Safire struggles to keep the curse of her psychic abilities secret, lest she be burned at the stake as a witch in her native land Cormalen. Forced to keep her talents hidden instead of learning...
When quiet artist Sewell of Landers and soulful selkie Rhyannon fall in love, they yearn to marry as soon as possible. But their families have doubts about the match, for they come from different worlds. Rhyannon is a peasant, while Sewell is not only a noble, but a son of the phoenix, whose song remains the most powerful weapon in the realm. It...
Lycora drifts off to sleep one night in her tower chamber and awakens a century later to snow falling through the crumbling roof over her bed. Stunned and grieving her lost world, she discovers her cousin also shares the curse. They set out together to learn how a hundred years passed while they slept and find themselves caught in a web of...
Hello! Looking forward to connecting with new and long-time readers here. I'm mourning the demise of my old website, but it was time to update, and this opportunity presented itself. I'll probably use this blog to post excerpts and perhaps some musings on writing--I haven't quite decided yet. I have to consult my cats first! More later, Karen
Please join us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on November 8th for the first ever Fantasy Forge Smoky Mountains Book Con! I'm participating as an author in this event, and I can't wait. It looks like it's going to be a lot of fun for fans of fantasy and romance. Here's a link to the event site: https://fantasyforgebookcon.com/
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