 In three articles spread out over three weeks on the Alien Romances Blog I talk about three-dimensional fiction writing. Check out the first two posts here:
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/karen-s-wiesner-three-dimensional.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/karen-s-wiesner-three-dimensional_01961630414.html Find out more about my writing reference THREE-DIMENSIONAL FICTION WRITING and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html
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 In the first of three posts, I talk about three-dimensional fiction writing in this week's Alien Romances Blog article. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/karen-s-wiesner-three-dimensional.html
Find out more about my writing reference THREE-DIMENSIONAL FICTION WRITING and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html I tackle "Genre Straddling" in this week's Alien Romances Blog article. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/karen-s-wiesner-genre-straddling.html   MARCH 2023 CATCHUP
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ Blog https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor In addition to having been a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of 150 titles published, which have been nominated/won for over a hundred and thirty awards. Karen’s books cover such genres as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, thriller, paranormal, supernatural, futuristic, fantasy, science fiction, gothic, inspirational/Christian, horror, chick-lit, and action/adventure. She also writes children’s books, poetry, and writing reference titles which have been repackaged in the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection. Karen will begin illustrating children's books starting in 2024. WHAT'S NEW Whether you’ve been pondering starting your own or you’ve finished a first book and don’t want to let go, there are a lot of things to work out when writing a fiction series. How to begin? Check out my new, two-part article, "I Want to Write a Series. Now What?" on the Alien Romances Blog. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-i-want-to-write-series.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-i-want-to-write-series_0303942015.html Find out more about WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html Check out my previous three-article series titled "The Ins and Outs of Outlining", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, on the Alien Romances Blog: Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of_0129641372.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13 Contemporary Romance Novels Available now in paperback and electronic formats; also available individually http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 1 (previously titled FIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS) and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Coming 2023 in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner.html MISCELLANY Check out my Author Pages! Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor WHAT I'M WORKING ON Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In February, I: -Researched/outlined EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrim Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html In March, I'll be: -Revising LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST and FOUND, Books 8 and 9 (2023); sending out for critique https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html Practicing art 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter! Karen  Whether you’ve been pondering starting your own or you’ve finished a first book and don’t want to let go, there are a lot of things to work out when writing a fiction series. How to begin? Check out my new, two-part article, "I Want to Write a Series. Now What?" on the Alien Romances Blog.
New! Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-i-want-to-write-series_0303942015.html Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-i-want-to-write-series.html Find out more about WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  Whether you’ve been pondering starting your own or you’ve finished a first book and don’t want to let go, there are a lot of things to work out when writing a fiction series. How to begin? Check out my new, two-part article, "I Want to Write a Series. Now What?" on the Alien Romances Blog.
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-i-want-to-write-series.html Part 2: Coming next Friday Find out more about WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  Check out my new, three-article series titled "The Ins and Outs of Outlining", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, on the Alien Romances Blog:
Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of_0129641372.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  Check out my new, three-article series titled "The Ins and Outs of Outlining", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, on the Alien Romances
Blog: Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/02/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  WIP Moment for EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series
Contemporary Christian Romance by Karen Wiesner Peaceful Pilgrims Series is set in Karen Wiesner's fictional town of Peaceful, Wisconsin. Peaceful is a modern day small community with old-fashioned values and friendly people you'll want to get to know and visit often. Both the Family and Friendship Heirlooms series' are also set in Peaceful. As I said in my post about HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series, I realized when I decided to make the Peaceful Pilgrim a series instead of a bunch of single title novels that were interconnected mainly by the fiction town of Peaceful, Wisconsin that I've followed my muse in which books in this series I feel have enough material to write and feel inspired to work on, but unfortunately I did it out of order. The corrected order has now been finalized as: HOME, Book 1 (Della Flynn and Cade Somers) *currently available* DESTINY, Book 2 (Elizabeth Horace and Chris Riley) *currently available* ONCE UPON A CLICHÉ, Book 3 (Brayla Sullivan and Shaun Levi) *currently available* HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4 (Riley Levi {Shaun's sister} and Liam "Blaze" Blazel {Shaun's deputy}) *finished and awaiting edits-hopefully a late 2023 release date* A PERFECT MATCH, Book 5 (Lena Young and Dante Robinson) *currently available* REKINDLED, Book 6 (Nickira Cassidy and Landon Robinson {Dante's parents}) *finished and awaiting edits--hopefully an early to mid-2023 release date* EXILED HEARTS, Book 7 (Avery Worchester {Dante's best friend} and Jayne Eyre) *projected 2024 release date* Here's the very long back cover blurb for the book that I'll be using to create the outline of the story, but I do expect I'll be revising it a lot or a little, sooner or later, in the process, since I usually do that: Avery Worchester is 40 and well-aware he's screwed up his life badly. He has three angry ex-wives, three kids of varying ages that he's only just started to get to know after years of allowing questionable monetary compensation and babysitters take the place of actual parenting on his behalf. But, less than a year ago, his best friend made him realize if he didn't start making drastic changes to the disturbing pattern of his life, he would lose everything that mattered to him sooner or later. He started his transformation by breaking up with the woman he'd been dating for no better reason than good sex. Twenty-two-year-old Stella hated his kids, and the feeling was mutual. Little did he realize she was pregnant when he unceremoniously dumped her. For selfish reasons of her own--not limited to being unsure who the father actually was--she didn't bother to inform him. Barely two weeks after the baby was born, she shows up at his modest apartment and unceremoniously dumps his newborn daughter on him, saying she's realized she's not cut out to be a mother and not to call her. Ever. Avery's life is turned upside-down in no time. He's never cared for an infant before. Asking his ex-wives for help isn't an option. With nowhere left to turn, he responds to an ad for a nanny who's living in his building. Twenty-seven year old Jayne Eyre is working toward a Child Therapy Masters' degree and she barely paid her first months' rent in a building that seems downright swanky for someone of her extremely limited means. The only child of an exile from a country where Christianity is illegal, Jayne was raised the opposite of everything her father had known growing up in such a rigid, dangerous country. Like her fictional counterpart, Jayne is fiery, independent, much preferring to be happy than dignified. She refuses to believe her life or choices have any boundaries at all. Avery needs her help badly, and she finds herself drawn into his world so her existence is soon wrapped up in him and the precious little girl along with those of his other, older, justifiably wary children. But Avery has been anything but a reliable, devoted lover to the women in his life, if his past is any indication. When a sensitive, passionate angel ventures into the miry wilds of love, what can her heart expect to meet beyond certain exile? February 1, 2023 WIP MOMENT: This is what I expect will be the final book in the series. The connection to the previous books in the series is that the hero in EXILED HEARTS, Avery Worchester, was Dante Robinson's estranged best friend in A PERFECT MATCH, Book 5. I had originally thought to write Dante's sister Gemma's own story, and the heroine in EXILED HEARTS, Jayne Eyre, was a friend of hers she met at the university when she and her husband moved back to Peaceful and Gemma (who's closing in on empty-nesting) decided to go back to college. I'm not sure if I'll continue with that angle in the outline for EXILED HEARTS. That part is still up in the air. EXILED HEARTS will take place probably a good year after Dante and Lena's wedding (which was prominently featured in REKINDLED)…which was where readers saw Avery and his ex-lover Stella close to breaking up. I plan to start outlining EXILED HEARTS on February 6, 2023. I expect I’ll spend 2-3 weeks working on it, and it'll probably be about 75- to 90,000 words long when finished. I had brand new covers designed for Books 1-6 in this series late last year in preparation for making this a series instead of single titles (they're posted on my website and Facebook Author page, so you can see how beautiful they are and can visualize what the final cover for EXILED HEARTS will look like). After I finish the outline for EXILED HEARTS (hopefully I can finish it), I'll be certain I can write the book and will commission the final cover for EXILED HEARTS, which will utilize the same graphics that are on the temp cover, but in the new design. Find out more about this book and series here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html and http://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ On my Facebook author page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor, I'll be documenting each day what I accomplish on this project throughout the stages of outlining, writing, revising, incorporating critiques and polish, and doing a final read-through before I submit the book for editing and publication. Stay tuned! FEBRUARY 2023 CATCHUP
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ Blog https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor In addition to having been a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of 150 titles published, which have been nominated/won for over a hundred and thirty awards. Karen’s books cover such genres as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, thriller, paranormal, supernatural, futuristic, fantasy, science fiction, gothic, inspirational/Christian, horror, chick-lit, and action/adventure. She also writes children’s books, poetry, and writing reference titles which have been repackaged in the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection. Karen will begin illustrating children's books starting in 2024. WHAT'S NEW Check out the first in my new, three-article series titled "The Ins and Outs of Outlining, Part 1", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, on the Alien Romances Blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html Previous article series: "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe": Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse_0756532329.html Part 4: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse_0718158920.html NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13 Contemporary Romance Novels Available now in paperback and electronic formats; also available individually http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 1 (previously titled FIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS) and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Coming 2023 in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner.html NEW REVIEWS I received a new review for NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances): 4 Stars! "In NEVER A BRIDE, Charlize coming back into his life was the best thing to ever happen to Ben. (And for Charlize.) I enjoyed this story very much. Just a hint of danger kept things interesting. I kept reading long past my bedtime to see what would happen next." ~Huntress Reviews I received a new review for UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances): “Layla and Adam both rush back to Amethyst, determined to break up the new love interests their former girlfriend/boyfriend have. Instead, the author, in her devious way, pushes Layla and Adam together by making the weather extremely wintery and ensuring that there is only one cabin for rent in the area, so they must share it. The pair do a lot of talking, comparing, and soul searching. I enjoyed watching them bond, realize and accept their faults, and commit to some changes. Worth your time and money.” ~Huntress Reviews I received a new review for SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances): 5 Stars! “Of the three stories in the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection, SHOTGUN WEDDING is my favorite. The author manages to convey what each character is going through. The emotions really hit home to me. Many readers will feel an instant connection to Eden since she deals with battling her weight and low self-esteem. All of us have felt that way at some time or another in our lives. The author even shows how the actions of adults can affect the children. This is a wonderful tale of love, uncertainty, remorse, and people striving to do better. Fantastic!” ~Huntress Reviews I received a new review for ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES: “I read the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection--including NEVER A BRIDE (Book 11), UNLUCKY IN LOVE (Book 12), and SHOTGUN WEDDING (Book 13)--back-to-back since these books are interconnected. While each story stands alone, readers don’t have to read them all to fully enjoy. However, if you read all three, I believe you’ll feel more satisfied. There is very little from this author that I haven’t fully enjoyed. Karen Wiesner is a terrific storyteller who’s able to show the reader all the inner turmoil her main characters experience.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about Adventures in Amethyst Series here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html MISCELLANY Check out my Author Pages! Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor WHAT I'M WORKING ON Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In January, I: -Drew and painted -Incorporated critique into DANCE IN SHADOWS, Incognito Series, Book 9 reissue In February, I'll be: Researching/outlining EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrim Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Revising LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST and FOUND, Books 8 and 9 (2023); sending out for critique https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter! Karen  Check out the first in my new, three-article series titled "The Ins and Outs of Outlining, Part 1", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, on the Alien Romances
Blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-ins-and-outs-of.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html New Alien Romances Blog Article: "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 4"1/20/2023 In the final of four posts, I deal with how writers can get their muses to work *with* rather than *against* them. Check out "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 4", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse_0718158920.html In case you missed Parts 1-3, they're here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse_0756532329.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html New Alien Romances Blog Article: "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 3"1/17/2023 In the third of four posts, I deal with how writers can get their muses to work *with* rather than *against* them. Check out "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 3", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse_0756532329.html In case you missed Parts 1 and 2, they’re here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  I received a new review for SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
5 Stars! “Of the three stories in the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection, SHOTGUN WEDDING is my favorite. The author manages to convey what each character is going through. The emotions really hit home to me. Many readers will feel an instant connection to Eden since she deals with battling her weight and low self-esteem. All of us have felt that way at some time or another in our lives. The author even shows how the actions of adults can affect the children. This is a wonderful tale of love, uncertainty, remorse, and people striving to do better. Fantastic!” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about Adventures in Amethyst Series here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html  I received a new review for ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES:
“I read the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection--including NEVER A BRIDE (Book 11), UNLUCKY IN LOVE (Book 12), and SHOTGUN WEDDING (Book 13)--back-to-back since these books are interconnected. While each story stands alone, readers don’t have to read them all to fully enjoy. However, if you read all three, I believe you’ll feel more satisfied. There is very little from this author that I haven’t fully enjoyed. Karen Wiesner is a terrific storyteller who’s able to show the reader all the inner turmoil her main characters experience.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about Adventures in Amethyst Series here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html  I received a new review for UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
“Layla and Adam both rush back to Amethyst, determined to break up the new love interests their former girlfriend/boyfriend have. Instead, the author, in her devious way, pushes Layla and Adam together by making the weather extremely wintery and ensuring that there is only one cabin for rent in the area, so they must share it. The pair do a lot of talking, comparing, and soul searching. I enjoyed watching them bond, realize and accept their faults, and commit to some changes. Worth your time and money.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about Adventures in Amethyst Series here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html  I received a new review for NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
4 Stars! "[In NEVER A BRIDE,] Charlize coming back into his life was the best thing to ever happen to Ben. (And for Charlize.) I enjoyed this story very much. Just a hint of danger kept things interesting. I kept reading long past my bedtime to see what would happen next. There is very little from this author that I have not fully enjoyed. Karen Wiesner is a terrific storyteller who is able to show the reader all the inner turmoil that her main characters are experiencing. I understand that Layla's story [UNLUCKY IN LOVE] will be next. Here is hoping that the lady changes her ways." ~Huntress Reviews Find out more about Adventures in Amethyst Series here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html New Alien Romances Blog Article: "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 2"1/6/2023 In the second of four posts, I deal with how writers can get their muses to work *with* rather than *against* them. Check out "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 2", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/01/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html In case you missed Part 1, it's here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html Find out more about FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE and the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection here: http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html  JANUARY 2023 CATCHUP
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ Blog https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor In addition to having been a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of 150 titles published, which have been nominated/won for over a hundred and thirty awards. Karen’s books cover such genres as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, thriller, paranormal, supernatural, futuristic, fantasy, science fiction, gothic, inspirational/Christian, horror, chick-lit, and action/adventure. She also writes children’s books, poetry, and writing reference titles which have been repackaged in the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection. Karen will begin illustrating children's books starting in 2024. WHAT'S NEW My 2022 accomplishments: -outlined 2 novels -wrote 3 novels and 1 writing reference -revised and polished 2 novels and 1 writing reference -completed editor revisions for 2 novels and 4 writing reference reissues -had 2 novels published and 4 writing reference titles reissued -read 142 books In the first of four posts, I deal with how writers can get their muses to work *with* rather than *against* them. Check out "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 1", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html What New Year's resolutions have you made when it comes to writing? My article "Two Crucial Writing Goal Sheets", up at Alien Romances Blog, might help you with that: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/two-crucial-writing-goal-sheets-by.html In a three-part commentary using author Christopher Paolini's two series, I talked about the conundrum of how important presentation is with massive sagas on the Alien Romances Blog. Presentation is King. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-presentation-is-king.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-presentation-is-king_01963401706.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-presentation-is-king_02089261396.html NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES COHESIVE STORY BUILDING, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 2 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ CPR FOR DEAD OR LIFELESS FICTION {A Writer's Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plots, and Relationships}, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 6 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ WRITING BLURBS THAT SIZZLE--AND SELL!, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 7 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13 Contemporary Romance Novels Available now in paperback and electronic formats; also available individually http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 1 (previously titled FIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS) and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET Writing Reference Available now in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Coming 2023 in electronic and paperback http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner.html MISCELLANY Check out my Author Pages! Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor WHAT I'M WORKING ON Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In December, I: -Drew (in preparation for eventually illustrating children's books) -Wrote new articles for Alien Romance Blog https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/ In January, I'll be: -Drawing In February, I'll be: Researching/outlining EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrim Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Revising LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST and FOUND, Books 8 and 9 (2023); sending out for critique https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter! Karen Wiesner New Alien Romances Blog Article: "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 1"12/31/2022  In the first of four posts, I deal with how writers can get their muses to work *with* rather than *against* them. Check out "The Four Myths Your Muse Desperately Wants You to Believe, Part 1", based on the newly reissued FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, Volume 1 of the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/karen-s-wiesner-four-myths-your-muse.html  What New Year's resolutions have you made when it comes to writing? My new article "Two Crucial Writing Goal Sheets", up at Alien Romances Blog, might help you with that. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/12/two-crucial-writing-goal-sheets-by.html
 $1.99 Christmas Specials from Writers Exchange E-Publishing including three of my books and several other fantastic authors!
https://www.writers-exchange.com/  $1.99 Christmas Specials from Writers Exchange E-Publishing including three of my books and several other fantastic authors!
https://www.writers-exchange.com/  $1.99 Christmas Specials from Writers Exchange E-Publishing including three of my books and several other fantastic authors!
https://www.writers-exchange.com/  Shotgun Wedding
A Christmas Novel by Karen Wiesner Trevor and Eden were married right out of high school. She'd believed she was pregnant, but that hadn't been her sole motivation. Wildly in love with Trevor Johnson, she'd worried he was becoming disenchanted with her, his attention consumed by the needy and seductive Delaney Foster who came to Amethyst every year with her family. In the years Eden and Trever have been married, she's never felt quite secure in the belief that he married her by choice, in love. During the Christmas season, plagued by unspoken guilt and doubts, she finds herself again competing with a soon-to-be divorced, distraught, and disgustingly gorgeous Delaney. Eden is obsessively aware she's no longer as young, thin, or sexy as she'd been before she had three sons. To top off her growing stress, Eden has discovered she and Trevor's oldest son and his girlfriend, in their senior year of high school, are sexually active. The last thing they need is another shotgun wedding and the potential that a marriage undertaken for the sake of a baby isn't necessarily one of choice or love. Available in paperback or ebook! Also available in the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances--three interconnected holiday stories (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) in one volume! Find out more here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/ |
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