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Karen's Quill Newsletter: August 2023

7/31/2023

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AUGUST 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
 
In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told!  Here's what I have so far:
 
The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary, science fiction novels, by Andy Weir:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-reviews-martian-artemis-and.html
 
The Death of Jane Lawrence, Gothic romantic horror, by Caitlin Starling:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-death-of-jane-lawrence-by.html
 
The Expanse Series, a science fiction space opera saga, by S. A. Corey:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-expanse-series-by-james-s.html
 
The Dark Elf Trilogy, a fantasy series by R.A. Salvatore:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-dark-elf-trilogy-by-ra.html
 
The Mrs. Quent Trilogy, a Victorian retro-modernist, romantic historical gothic mystery series with fantastical elements by Galen Beckett:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/book-review-mrs-quent-trilogy-by-galen.html
 
The Luminous Dead, a sci-fi horror novel by Caitlin Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/karen-wiesner-book-review-luminous-dead.html
 
Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/
 
In “Read What You Love”, I talked about what conditions, if any, cultivate or discourage a love of the written word along with the importance of reading what you love, regardless of your age, the genre or content appropriateness, your gender, or what's considered your "level". In the last two segments, I reviewed Brandon Mull's Young Adult fantasy series Fablehaven and its sequel Dragonwatch as well as Joseph Delaney's Spooksworld, a Young Adult fantasy multi-series.
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-1-by-karen-s.html
Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-2-by-karen-s.html
Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-3-by-karen-s.html
 
In “Reflections of Life", I looked back over the course of my life as an author who's looking forward to becoming an artist in retirement. I've learned to slow down and reflect on the past, savor the present, and look forward to the future. Interspersed through these ruminations each Friday, I included some of my own sketches.
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/reflections-of-life-part-1-by-karen-s.html
Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-2-by-karen-s.html
Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-3-by-karen-s.html
Part 4: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-4-by-karen.html
Part 5: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-5-by-karen-s.html
 
In "Details of Life", I discussed changing your perspective from the negative to positive when writing an obituary for yourself or for a loved one who's still alive on the Alien Romances Blog:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/details-of-life-by-karen-s-wiesner.html
 
In "Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List", 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.
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html
Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-2.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
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-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 July, I:
 
-Wrote EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series (2024)
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html
 
-Wrote articles/reviews for my Alien Romances Blog Friday column
 
In August, I'll be:
 
-Writing articles/reviews for my Alien Romances Blog Friday column
 
-Doing a final read-through of LOST AND FOUND, Books 8 and 9: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2 novels in one collection)
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 

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New Alien Romances Blog Review: The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

7/28/2023

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In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told! This week, I review The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
 
Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-reviews-martian-artemis-and.html
 
Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/

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New Alien Romances Blog Review: The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling

7/21/2023

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In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told! This week, I review The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling.
 
Check it out here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-death-of-jane-lawrence-by.html
 

​Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/

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New Alien Romances Blog Reviews: The Expanse Series by S.A. Corey

7/14/2023

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In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told! This week, I review The Expanse Series by S. A. Corey.
 
Check it out here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-expanse-series-by-james-s.html
 
Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/

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New Alien Romances Blog Review: The Dark Elf Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore

7/8/2023

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In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told! This week, I review The Dark Elf Trilogy, fantasy unlike anything I’d ever read before, by R.A. Salvatore. Check it out here:
 
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-dark-elf-trilogy-by-ra.html
 
Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/

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  • Books TOC
    • Adventures in Amethyst Series >
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    • Angelfire Series >
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    • Arrow of Time Chronicles >
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    • Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series >
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    • Cowboy Fever Series >
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    • Denim Blues Mysteries >
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    • Falcon's Bend Series >
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    • Gypsy Road Series >
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    • Incognito Series >
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    • Woodcutter's Grim Series >
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    • Wounded Warriors Series >
      • Reviews
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