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80’s-ish Playlist-Music to Write By

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, Music

I played a lot of 80's music as I was writing my new novel, and these are all songs that I loved then, and still love now. I thought I'd share them with you all as part of my book party celebrating the launch of my new novel, What if Bebe Stays with Steven? Playlist: Danger … Continue reading 80’s-ish Playlist-Music to Write By

Time warp

by Karen, posted in Disney, family, movies, teens

I'm excited for the new version of  Beauty and the Beast coming out this Friday. To get into the proper mindset, I decided to watch the earlier version from Disney last night. My husband and I were sprawled out on the couch, and our teenaged daughter was in the recliner. We watched the movie on … Continue reading Time warp

My new book

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, NaNoWriMo, writing

My new book started out as something else. I published my first novel, One Brave Thing, last year. Over the course of the year of doing talks and readings, I thought a lot about my characters and the story. One day, I had the thought: What if Bebe stays with Steven? How would her life have … Continue reading My new book

BOOK REVIEW: This Life I Live by Rory Feek

by Karen, posted in book reviews, books, Brave books, good grief

I didn't want to read this book.  I first heard about it when I came across an article in a magazine--some Woman's Day-y type of publication, I think. I read some of the article, thought, "Oh, this is a sad story," and put it down. Well, it found me again. Have you ever noticed how … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: This Life I Live by Rory Feek

The BRAVE Interview #8 March 2017: Jennifer Greiner

by Karen, posted in friends, Interviews, local fun, Metaphysical healing, The BRAVE Interviews

Here is #8 in The BRAVE Interview series! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, How, (and sometimes Why) of YOUR ‘one brave thing’! December’s interview is with Jennifer Greiner. 🙂 WHO are you? I am Jennifer Greiner, a strong, individual woman who knows what she wants and works hard to get it.  I am passionate, caring … Continue reading The BRAVE Interview #8 March 2017: Jennifer Greiner

Spotlight on: The Shops at Cape Neddick

by Karen, posted in author, books, local fun, shopping

Have you been to The Shops at Cape Neddick recently? If it's been awhile, you're in for a treat. It's expanded and still expanding, so give yourself enough time to look around and take it all in. When you walk in, you will feel the lovely energy of this shop right away. It feels like … Continue reading Spotlight on: The Shops at Cape Neddick

Being BRAVE is catchy!

by Karen, posted in Interviews, local fun, my one word, The BRAVE Interviews, TV series, writing

I was trolling Facebook recently, after working on the next "The BRAVE Interview" for my blog (coming in March, 2017). I must be primed to see the word 'brave'. You know, like when you're pregnant and suddenly you see pregnant women everywhere? So I couldn't help but notice this page with Being Brave with Abbie McG emblazoned … Continue reading Being BRAVE is catchy!

Aha!

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, author, books, Interviews, writing

I was at the gym on the bike for the first time in two weeks (don't judge me). I was hoping to be motivated to pedal a little longer through the time-honored hack of distraction. I was looking forward to listening to a Women Taking the Lead podcast, Number 201 with Dana Malstaff, and now … Continue reading Aha!

Doing the thing

by Karen, posted in author, books, Brave books, NaNoWriMo, writing

I have been working feverishly, madly, to design the cover of my new novel. My publication date is 3/21 (as in: 3-2-1 liftoff! 🙂 ) and I am determined to make it. I originally planned to use my own photos for the cover, but then I started looking around on Canva, you know, just for fun, … Continue reading Doing the thing

The BRAVE Interview #7 February, 2017: Jennifer W. Smith

by Karen, posted in author, Being BRAVE, books, Catching women being brave, family, Interviews, The BRAVE Interviews

Here is this month's BRAVE Interview with author, Jennifer W. Smith. ENJOY! Who is Jennifer W. Smith? I put my family first, so I’d start with I’m a wife and mother.  My next top three answers: I’m a novelist, a world traveler, and a foodie. I live in a cozy New Hampshire town in a … Continue reading The BRAVE Interview #7 February, 2017: Jennifer W. Smith