Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
February 1, 2025
 
Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
Blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
 
In addition to having been a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of 156 titles published, which have been nominated/won for over a 130 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 sometime in 2025. 
 
WHAT'S NEW
 
A VERY GOOD, ALL NEW DEAL (or should I say steal)!
 
Falcon's Bend Series Collection (9 ebooks in 1 volume) for only $16.99!
by Karen Wiesner and Chris Spindler
3292 pages/15439 KB (due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download) Publication date: January 25, 2025
ASIN: B0DV4PFS71
 
This ebook boxed set collects every single story available in Karen & Chris's Falcon's Bend Series (Mystery/Police Procedural) including all six of the full-length novels and each of the 17 short stories compiled in the Case Files volumes.
 
Falcon's Bend is a small, sleepy town in Wisconsin that owns more taverns than churches, but fills both on the appropriate days. Teenagers talk of escape from the one-horse town because nothing ever seems to happen. But, even here in the Heartland, police investigators Pete Shasta, Danny Vincent and Amber Carfi fight a never-ending battle to keep their beloved families and hometown safe and sound.
 
Purchase from any of the retailers listed on the official Falcon's Bend Series Collection page:
https://www.writers-exchange.com/falcons-bend-series-collection/
 
Find out more about Falcon's Bend Series:
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/falcons-bend-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/falcons-bend-series/
 
~*~
In an updated reprise of my two-part article called ​"Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List" on the Alien Romances Blog, I discussed the wisdom and benefits of, and strategies for, drawing up a personal bucket list as early as possible--long before the curtain of a life is drawn. Only slightly belated as you draw up your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage everyone, not just those interested in writing (or aliens!), to read this. 
 
Find Part 1 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html
Find Part 2 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-2.html


On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm also reviewing books I love. Here are the latest:
If It Bleeds Collection by Stephen King https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0214079510.html
The Mercy of the Gods, Book 1: The Captive’s War by James S. A. Corey https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html
The Woods at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/12/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_0979461738.html

NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES
 
HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series
Romantic Paranormal Horror
Available now in paperback and electronic formats
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/
 
BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series
Romantic Paranormal
Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/
 
NEW REVIEWS
 
I received 2 new reviews for HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series:
 
4 Stars! "Bella receives a letter from the mysterious Umbra Law Firm informing her that she has inherited the family house called Angel's Refuge. There were three rules: Keep the house in the family. Never sell it. Never live there. [She and her] friends decide to travel to the area and view the residence. The huge house turns out to be exactly what [they] need for their business. Plans are made. Rules and warnings are ignored.
 
"If this story does not give you occasional chills, then you have nerves of steel. The novel begins with a spooky dream before turning into a tragedy with a potential romance. Once the reader gets the idea of Bella's difficult past and all the hardships she faces, the tale takes off! The story does slow down at times, but only to flesh out the characters. The author has a flair for writing stories that, to my consternation, leave me sitting on the edge of my seat, eagerly reading to see what will happen next. In this one, the past carries over to injure those in the present. Before you begin reading, I suggest you order pizza and make sure you have plenty of lights on." ~Huntress Reviews
 
5 Stars! “HELL HATH NO FURY, the 10th book in Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series, was so scary! Even so, I couldn’t stop reading. Bella and Marsh were easy to love, though Ori was a bit free-spirited. After Bella’s mom’s death, the three friends find out Bella’s inherited a house that’s perfect for the shop they want to open together. The legacy is just too good to pass up, even if this inheritance comes with the stipulation not to live in or sell the house. When good sense goes right out the window, bad things happen. This story had me on pins and needles because true evil lived in that creepy house. Talk about not being able to put a book down! I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/
 
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
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner
 
WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS
 
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html
 
In 2025, I intend to work as if I'm already retired, except in the case of whenever my publisher is ready to work on editing my last books for publication. In that case alone, I will work on a schedule. Otherwise, I'll just follow whatever makes sense to work on at any given time. I also intend to spend almost all of 2025 practicing art in preparation for illustration children's books in the future. I don't know when I'll feel ready to start on designing artwork for a book. Most of the children's books I intend to illustrate were written by my sister, fellow children's author Linda Derkez, with some of them having been co-written together (as Cody Knows and The Elves Aren't Coming were).
 
In January, I:
-Completed an intensive read-through all my books, correcting and creating erratas of revisions for my publisher to incorporate so my backlist can be updated and reissued
-Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload
 
In February, I'll:
-Work on my "Retire from Writing" list of things to do
-Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload
-Practice art
 
Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/
 
2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html

In an off-shoot of my Put This One on Your TBR List review series, Oldies But Goodies, this week I review If It Bleeds Collection by Stephen King on the Alien Romances Blog.
 
Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0214079510.html

A VERY GOOD, ALL NEW DEAL (or should I say steal)!
 
Falcon's Bend Series Collection (9 ebooks in 1 volume) for only $16.99!
by Karen Wiesner and Chris Spindler
3292 pages/15439 KB (due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download) Publication date: January 25, 2025
ASIN: B0DV4PFS71
 
This ebook boxed set collects every single story available in Karen & Chris's Falcon's Bend Series (Mystery/Police Procedural) including all six of the full-length novels and each of the 17 short stories compiled in the Case Files volumes.
 
Falcon's Bend is a small, sleepy town in Wisconsin that owns more taverns than churches, but fills both on the appropriate days. Teenagers talk of escape from the one-horse town because nothing ever seems to happen. But, even here in the Heartland, police investigators Pete Shasta, Danny Vincent and Amber Carfi fight a never-ending battle to keep their beloved families and hometown safe and sound.
 
Purchase from any of the retailers listed on the official Falcon's Bend Series Collection page:
https://www.writers-exchange.com/falcons-bend-series-collection/
 
Find out more about Falcon's Bend Series:
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/falcons-bend-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/falcons-bend-series/

I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Mercy of Gods, Book 1: The Captive’s War by James S. A. Corey on the Alien Romances Blog.
 
Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html

I received a new review for HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series:
 
5 Stars! “HELL HATH NO FURY, the 10th book in Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series, was so scary! Even so, I couldn’t stop reading. Bella and Marsh were easy to love, though Ori was a bit free-spirited. After Bella’s mom’s death, the three friends find out Bella’s inherited a house that’s perfect for the shop they want to open together. The legacy is just too good to pass up, even if this inheritance comes with the stipulation not to live in or sell the house. When good sense goes right out the window, bad things happen. This story had me on pins and needles because true evil lived in that creepy house. Talk about not being able to put a book down! I can’t wait to find out what happens next in this series.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/

Thought I would share a review of the first book of this series...

Falcon's Bend Series, Book 1: Degrees of Separation by Karen Wiesner and Chris Spindler
Genre: Mystery/Police Procedural Novel
ISBN: 978-1-922066-12-1
ISBN PRINT D2D: 9798230994411
ASIN: B008HLQU26
Word Count: 111, 274

Falcon's Bend is a small, sleepy town in Wisconsin that owns more taverns than churches, but fills both on the appropriate days. Teenagers talk of escape from the one-horse town because nothing ever seems to happen. But, even here in the Heartland, police investigators Pete Shasta, Danny Vincent and Amber Carfi fight a never-ending battle to keep their beloved families and hometown safe and sound.

Who is killing the midnight ladies?

Falcon's Bend is a small, sleepy town in Wisconsin that owns more taverns than churches, but fills both on the appropriate days. Teenagers talk of escape from a one-horse town like Falcon's Bend because nothing ever seems to happen...until one fateful night when a dancer from the town's scandalous strip joint is found strangled. It soon becomes clear to Investigators Pete Shasta and Danny Vincent that the close-knit "family" at the nightclub is a bizarre breeding-ground for unbalanced feelings and obsessions. Pete and Danny race to peel away layers of bitterness before another girl falls victim to the dance of death.

Publisher: https://www.writers-exchange.com/degrees-of-separation/

Amazon Ebook: https://amzn.to/4hfRKqy
Amazon Print: https://amzn.to/4hgEtOr

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/.../falcons-bend.../id6740521772

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=3GE-EQAAQBAJ

Barnes & Noble (Nook ebook) and Print: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../falcons.../1112136195

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/.../falcon-s-bend-series-book-1...

Everand: https://www.everand.com/.../Falcon-s-Bend-Series-Book-1...

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1689095

#mystery #thriller #suspense #suspensebooks #suspensefulbooks #mysterybooks #books #reading #bookblogger #WritersExchangeEPublishing  

I received a new review for HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series:
 
4 Stars! "Bella receives a letter from the mysterious Umbra Law Firm informing her that she has inherited the family house called Angel's Refuge. There were three rules: Keep the house in the family. Never sell it. Never live there. [She and her] friends decide to travel to the area and view the residence. The huge house turns out to be exactly what [they] need for their business. Plans are made. Rules and warnings are ignored.
 
"If this story does not give you occasional chills, then you have nerves of steel. The novel begins with a spooky dream before turning into a tragedy with a potential romance. Once the reader gets the idea of Bella's difficult past and all the hardships she faces, the tale takes off! The story does slow down at times, but only to flesh out the characters. The author has a flair for writing stories that, to my consternation, leave me sitting on the edge of my seat, eagerly reading to see what will happen next. In this one, the past carries over to injure those in the present. Before you begin reading, I suggest you order pizza and make sure you have plenty of lights on." ~Huntress Reviews
 
Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/ 

In an off-shoot of my Put This One on Your TBR List review series, Oldies But Goodies, this week I review Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman on the Alien Romances Blog.
 
Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html

In an updated reprisal of my two-part article called ​"Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List" on the Alien Romances Blog, I discuss the wisdom and benefits of, and strategies for, drawing up a personal bucket list as early as possible--long before the curtain of a life is drawn. Only slightly belated as you draw up your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage everyone, not just those interested in writing (or aliens!), to read this. 
 
Find Part 2 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-2.html
 
In case you missed it, here’s Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html

In this updated reprise of my two-part article called ​"Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List" on the Alien Romances Blog, I discuss the wisdom and benefits of, and strategies for, drawing up a personal bucket list as early as possible--long before the curtain of a life is drawn. Only slightly belated as you draw up your New Year’s resolutions, I encourage everyone, not just those interested in writing (or aliens!), to read this. 
 
Find Part 1 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/01/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html