 Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
February 1, 2026 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. I'm reviewing books on the Alien Romances Blog. Here are the latest: Soldier Son Trilogy (not associated with Realm of the Elderlings) by Robin Hobb; https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2026/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0241397739.html The Far Reaches Collection (Various Authors): https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2026/01/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0237855.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Fantasy 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/ WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES), 3D Fiction Writing Fundamentals Collections, Volume 3 and the Bonus Companion Booklet Writing Reference Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html https://writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ NEW REVIEWS I received a new review for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 5 Stars! “In the Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series finale, BAD BLOOD, Wiesner ties together all loose ends (including the spirit of the Umbra Law Firm) to bring about a very satisfying end to the problems haunting and causing havoc to Erie County. After feeling as though I knew some of these characters personally and for so long, I find myself a bit sad at the knowledge that I will never meet them again. (Not to mention how much I enjoy it when an author gets all mystical in the tale.) This story is exciting. Toward the ending, it became breathtaking. Literally. At one point I realized that I was holding my breath. Why? Zombies. (Yet, as my husband says, "Everything is better with zombies.") Karen Wiesner writes creative and intriguing stories that fluctuate between tugging on your heart strings, making you chuckle, and warming your soul.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more here: 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/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In 2026, I again intend to work as if I'm already retired, except in the case of whenever my publisher is ready to work on editing my seven last books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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. 2026 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo
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Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
January 1, 2026 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. My 2025 accomplishments: -completed editor revisions for 3 novels -had 3 novels published -read 393 books (Note: I don't distinguish between short and long books--any story counts as 1 read. I can read a lot of short stories in a single day.) New on the Alien Romances Blog: Per my usual holiday tradition of an article inspired by Dickens' A Christmas Carol, check out my new article "Fellow-Passengers to the Grave" on the Alien Romances Blog here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/12/fellow-passengers-to-grave-by-karen-s.html In honor of the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I've posted a review for The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner combined with an original article called "Unique": https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/11/review-for-sisters-of-winter-wood-by.html I'm also reviewing books. Here are the latest: Three Retold Fairytale Selections by T. Kingfisher: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/12/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0781332546.html Sworn Soldier Series by T. Kingfisher: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/12/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Fantasy 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/ WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES), 3D Fiction Writing Fundamentals Collections, Volume 3 and the Bonus Companion Booklet Writing Reference Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html https://writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ NEW REVIEWS I received a new review for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 5 Stars! “In the Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series finale, BAD BLOOD, Wiesner ties together all loose ends (including the spirit of the Umbra Law Firm) to bring about a very satisfying end to the problems haunting and causing havoc to Erie County. After feeling as though I knew some of these characters personally and for so long, I find myself a bit sad at the knowledge that I will never meet them again. (Not to mention how much I enjoy it when an author gets all mystical in the tale.) This story is exciting. Toward the ending, it became breathtaking. Literally. At one point I realized that I was holding my breath. Why? Zombies. (Yet, as my husband says, "Everything is better with zombies.") Karen Wiesner writes creative and intriguing stories that fluctuate between tugging on your heart strings, making you chuckle, and warming your soul.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more here: 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/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html In 2026, I again intend to work as if I'm already retired, except in the case of whenever my publisher is ready to work on editing my seven last books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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. 2026 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
December 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. New on the Alien Romances Blog: I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey with some of my tribute art to this beloved children's story of mine on the Alien Romances Blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/11/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01550779161.html In honor of the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I've posted a review for The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner combined with an original article called "Unique": https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/11/review-for-sisters-of-winter-wood-by.html In an article titled "An Author's Legacy", I talked about authors putting down in writing their wishes for the future of their body of written work while they're alive. https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/10/an-authors-legacy-by-karen-s-wiesner.html I'm also reviewing books. Here are the latest: Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/11/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-sunrise.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Fantasy 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/ WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES), 3D Fiction Writing Fundamentals Collections, Volume 3 and the Bonus Companion Booklet Writing Reference Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html https://writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter October 24, 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. WHAT'S NEW Another sentimental milestone in my writing career has been marked. The publication of my final adult fiction novel, Bad Blood, Book 11, the epic conclusion of my Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series, has recently been released just in time for Halloween! The Epic Conclusion of Karen Wiesner's Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series is now available! BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Fantasy Blood will have blood… George Maulson and Chenoa Eponi are some of the last descendants of the Mino-Miskwi Native American tribe. Their elders disappeared a hundred and twenty five years ago during a ritual on Bloodmoon Mountain that tore a hole in the veil between the physical world and the spirit realm. When an entity calling itself "The Ancient One" contacts both George and Chenoa, they don’t know whether to listen and heed…or run for their lives. George's great-nephew Rafe Yager settled in Bloodmoon Cove five years ago. Despite having a wife and a young family to protect now, putting aside his ghost hunting days wasn't possible, living in a place so concentrated with otherworldly activity. From the beginning, George has been cautious about anything mystical. But is eldritch justice the only thing that can heal Erie County's paranormal vulnerability once and for all? Or will the already thin veil between worlds be sundered completely? Genre: Romantic Paranormal Fantasy ISBN: 978-1-922548-74-0 (ebook); 979-8270490119 (paperback) ASIN: B0FWY5SP5L Page count: 442 pages Find out more and read an excerpt: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/ https://www.amazon.com/Bloodmoon-Cove-Spirits-Book-11/dp/B0FWYJC73M/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Join me for a special promotion: Step into the Season of Shadows… https://writers-exchange.com/category/genres/holiday/halloween/ Where haunting tales meet ghostly love stories. For a limited time only, Writers Exchange E-Publishing invites you to lose yourself in three chilling, romantic worlds: 👻 When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass by Christine DeSmet 💜 Adventures in Amethyst: Trio of Holiday Romances by Karen Wiesner 🌙 Sweet Dreams by Karen Wiesner Celebrate Halloween with stories that shimmer between life and the beyond—humour, heart, and haunting all in one place. ✨ 50% OFF from 24–27 October — use code HalloweenHalfPrice at checkout, exclusively at writers-exchange.com. #WritersExchange #SeasonOfShadows #HalloweenReads #ParanormalRomance #GhostStories #BookSale #BookLovers #Bookstagram #BookTok #AmReading #BookRecommendations #SpookyReads #HauntingTales #GhostlyLoveStories #WritersExchangeEPublishing ~*~ New on the Alien Romances Blog: In a new article titled "An Author's Legacy", I talk about authors putting down in writing their wishes for the future of their body of written work while they're alive. https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/10/an-authors-legacy-by-karen-s-wiesner.html I also posted new, original, nature artwork featuring sketches and colored pencil renderings, titled “Summer and Autumn Sampler". https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/10/summer-and-autumn-sampler-by-karen.html I'm also reviewing books. Here are the latest: Windhaven by George R. R. Martin and Lisa Tuttle: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0968140317.html I Am Legend by Richard Matheson: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Fantasy 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/ NEW REVIEWS I received my first review for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: "BAD BLOOD weaves together people and episodes from previous novels in the series to create a satisfying culmination for the Bloodmoon Cove story cycle. Sympathetic protagonists and secondary characters face dire threats in a conflict whose outcome will change the town and the tribe forever, whether for better or worse. The overarching series theme of the past elders’ disastrous rupture of a portal between this world and the spirit realm at last reaches its resolution. The climactic battle is entirely worth the wait. Especially effective is the way the author blends mundane, wholly realistic problems and tensions with mythic motifs. This is a can’t-miss experience, as readers will rejoice in witnessing some characters attain well-deserved happiness." ~Margaret L. Carter 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/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo  Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
October 2, 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. WHAT'S NEW E-books and e-publishing have really advanced in the last three decades. When I first entered this arena in 1998, e-books were the ugly stepsister of "real books". Fast-forward thirty years, and it's a whole different world now than those early pioneering days in the industry. Back in 2003, when e-books and e-publishing still hadn’t made much of an impact, I wrote an article called “Who Came First?” detailing the evolution of these fledgling endeavors. Reflecting on changes keeps history relevant. To that end, over the course of four weeks, I posted this four-part article. Check it out here: Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in_0697897706.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/09/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in.html Part 4: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/09/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in_01383697888.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Survive the Night by Riley Sager: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html The Gorgon's Fury, Book 1: Tales of Newel & Doren (A Fablehaven Adventure) by Brandon Mull: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/09/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ 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 Fantasy 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 a new review for EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: 4 Stars! “I am so happy that Avery finally has his tale told. He is the perfect choice to be the last story in this marvelous series. The author has a way of ensuring that the reader can see and understand the sides of both main characters. This romance kept my attention from the first page until the last. Between the blooming romance, obstacles and drama, I never found myself growing bored. Most stories tend to slow down a bit in the middle, but not this one! This is a clean romance, meaning that you will not find any inappropriate scenes. That makes this romance perfect for ALL ages! Karen Wiesner writes some of the best warm, feel-good ending stories of our time!” ~Huntress Reviews https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter September 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. WHAT'S NEW E-books and e-publishing have really advanced in the last three decades. When I first entered this arena in 1998, e-books were the ugly stepsister of "real books". Fast-forward thirty years, and it's a whole different world now than those early pioneering days in the industry. Back in 2003, when e-books and e-publishing still hadn’t made much of an impact, I wrote an article called “Who Came First?” detailing the evolution of these fledgling endeavors. Reflecting on changes keeps history relevant. To that end, over the course of four weeks, I’ll be posting this four-part article. Check it out here: Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/who-came-first-astounding-advances-in_0697897706.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Starving Saints by Caitlyn Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html Subseries 2: The Liveship Traders Trilogy (The Realm of the Elderlings) by Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/08/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01614603765.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ 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 Fantasy 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/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange Publishing's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo  Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
August 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. WHAT'S NEW New Book Release and Special, Limited-Time-Only Celebration Giveaway! EXILED HEARTS, Peaceful Pilgrims Series: Book 7 With three ex-wives, Avery Worchester has three kids he's only just started to get to know. Eight months ago, his best friend made him realize he needed to make changes. To start with, he broke up with the woman he'd been dating. Stella hated his kids, and the feeling was mutual. They had no idea she was pregnant at the time. Barely two weeks after the baby was born, Stella dumped Avery's newborn daughter on his doorstep, saying not to contact her. Ever. With nowhere to turn for help, Avery responds to an ad from a nanny looking for work. Jayne Eyre Huntington is strapped for cash, and Avery needs her help badly. Recently, Jayne learned she's the child of an asylum seeker from a country where Christianity is illegal. Her American parents adopted and raised her alongside their own daughter, who was jealous of any male attention Jayne was given. Like her fictional counterpart, Jayne always felt like second best and quickly learned to hide potential romantic relationships from her sabotaging, jealous sister. Soon, Jayne's existence is wrapped up in Avery and his precious baby girl along with his other, older children. Hiding her growing feelings for her employer--perhaps even from herself--seems the only course. Avery has proven himself to be anything but reliable and devoted 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? Genre: Contemporary Inspirational Romance/Women’s Fiction ISBN: 978-1-922548-72-6 (ebook); 979-8294531843 (paperback) ASIN: B0FK5JYSDR Word Count: 88,259/336 pages Find out more and read an excerpt: https://www.writers-exchange.com/exiled-hearts/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKB739GS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 In celebration of EXILED HEARTS, Book 7, the final release in Karen Wiesner’s Peaceful Pilgrims Series, the first book, HOME, is free as a download for one week only (July 30-August 6 2025), exclusively from the publisher’s website. Check it out here: https://www.writers-exchange.com/home/ ~*~ On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Wyman Ford Series by Douglas Preston: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/07/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01822946730.html The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/07/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0488951970.html The Time Machine by H. G. Wells: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/07/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01701575216.html Riptide by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/07/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ 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 Fantasy 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 a new review for REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: 4 Stars! “Author Karen Wiesner has added a wonderful new installment to the Peaceful Pilgrim Series. Each character is well developed and has an interesting background story. I could see and understand what each character was going through and why they reacted the way they did. This is a clean romance. No hot bedroom scenes. I also love the fact that no one in the story is perfect. Mistakes are made. Regrets happen. Several of the characters must work through the problems, sometimes helping others as they do so. This made the tale more realistic to me. Well done!” ~Huntress Reviews I received my first review for EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: "The 'secret baby' plot is one of my favorite romance tropes, and that situation is set up naturally and credibly in this novel. The hero and heroine are sympathetic yet humanly flawed characters with their hearts in the right place. The story admirably evolves to a believable but not blatantly inevitable warm, satisfying, hard-won conclusion. As a bonus, there's a very intelligent cat!" ~award-winning author Margaret L. Carter https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my sporadic art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog Get a free copy of Across the Genres: A Writers' Exchange Showcase (including 5 full-length novel downloads in one volume) by signing up to receive Writers Exchange's newsletter! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cwmeub2oxo Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter July 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. WHAT'S NEW New Book Release! REKINDLED, Peaceful Pilgrims Series: Book 6 Landon Robinson and Nickira Cassidy met and fell hard. The only child of filthy rich parents, she’s an heiress with obligations to fulfill. Her father had picked out the son of a close business associate for her when she was just a teenager, and she was already engaged years in advance of the anticipated wedding of the century. Landon convinced her to give it all up for him. He’d never fallen for any woman before, but he lost his head completely over Nickira. Her family disowned her when she got pregnant. In the fallout, a princess realized she wasn’t cut out for squalor and a dirt-poor playboy didn’t have the skills to hold onto the heaven he never expected to capture. Forty years later, divorced, neither of them feel any older or wiser. Reconciling how badly they’d messed up the one thing in their lives they both wish they’d given themselves to unconditionally seems impossible. Can dying embers rekindle? Genre: Contemporary Inspirational Romance/Women’s Fiction ISBN: 978-1-922548-64-1 ISBN PRINT D2D: 9798231827060 ASIN: B0FBGT16L8 Word Count: 67, 965/276 pages Read an excerpt and find out more: https://www.writers-exchange.com/rekindled/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FBJWB755?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_5&storeType=ebooks ~*~ On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Mount Dragon by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/06/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0473619102.html Final Girls by Riley Sager: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/06/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci by Barrington Barber: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/06/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html “The Oblivion Bride” by Caitlyn Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/06/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ 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/ EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ NEW REVIEWS I received my first review for REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: 4 Stars! “The motif of a couple reuniting after years apart is not uncommon in romance fiction, but making that couple middle-aged grandparents is seldom seen. I enjoyed reading a passionate love story between two people of mature years. Their youthful romance reminds me of Romeo and Juliet, falling in love at first meeting, in defiance of the furious opposition of the girl's father. Instead of a tragic double suicide, however, the whirlwind elopement of Landon and Nickira ends in a bitter breakup that would apparently justify an ‘I told you so’ reaction from Nickira's family. After sad misunderstandings, faults on both sides, and decades of estrangement, how can these two possibly reconcile with each other and rediscover a deeper, more solid incarnation of their first love? Although a happy ending seems impossible for them, the author leads us to accept it as not only possible but, finally, inevitable. I admire the intensity created by sticking to the classic ‘unities’ of time and place, with all the present-time action occurring over a couple of days dominated by preparation for a wedding--a situation ideal for forcing long-separated family members together with stressful emotions running high. At the same time, strategically constructed reminiscences and flashbacks lend depth to the story, as do the subplot threads involving Landon and Nickira's children. We root for the hero and heroine and believe in their hard-won emotional growth.” ~author Margaret L. Carter https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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: 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html For the moment, my art practice (with the goal of illustrating children's books) is being displayed on my blog: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog  Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter June 2, 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. WHAT'S NEW On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Warriors Anthology edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0782512335.html The Terror by Dan Simmons: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0862620599.html “Caver, Continue” by Caitlyn Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html “The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince” and “Words Like Coins” (The Realm of the Elderlings) by Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_02084389014.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/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Women's Fiction Available in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series Inspirational Romantic Fiction Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting an OOP children's book I hope will be reissued). 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. For the moment, my plan to practice and begin illustrating children's books has been put on hold. 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
May 9, 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. WHAT'S NEW On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: “The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince” and “Words Like Coins” (The Realm of the Elderlings) by Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_02084389014.html Subseries 1: The Farseer Trilogy (The Realm of the Elderlings) by Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/05/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html The Realm of the Elderlings Series by Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/04/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01079386185.html The Inheritance & Other Stories by Megan Lindholm/Robin Hobb: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/04/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.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/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner WORKS IN PROGRESS MOMENTS 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting OOP children's books I hope will be reissued). 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. 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
April 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 In a two-parter on the Alien Romances Blog, I review George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/03/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_01838517816.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/03/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_01669845131.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/03/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, edited by Robert Silverberg, Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/02/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_0977854376.html Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, edited by Robert Silverberg, Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/03/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.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/ AUTHOR PAGES Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting OOP children's books I hope will be reissued). 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 March, I: -Finished preparing and consolidating a list of all my books and publications details, etc. for retirement legacy -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art In April, I'll: -Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Practice art 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
March 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 In the first of a two-parter, this week on the Alien Romances Blog, I review Legends: Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy, edited by Robert Silverberg. Check out Part 1 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/02/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_0977854376.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm also reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/02/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html Hunter's Run by Gardner Dozois, George R. R. Martin, and Daniel Abraham https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/02/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_0757196948.html Lock Every Door by Riley Sager https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2025/02/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.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/ 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 nine books for publication/issue (not counting OOP children's books I hope will be reissued). 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 February, I: -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Prepared and consolidated all the awards and reviews I've ever received for my books; added to my website -Completely updated my website with awards and reviews, complete series boxed sets, a suggested reading order note, etc. -Prepared and consolidated a list of all my books and publications details, etc. for retirement legacy In March, I'll: -Work on my "Retire from Writing" list of things to do -Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Practice art 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html 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 Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter January 1, 2025 HAPPY NEW YEAR'S! 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 Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: Hell Hath No Fury by Karen Wiesner Genre: Paranormal: Ghost Stories/Halloween Romance ISBN: 978-1-922548-70-2 (ebook); 9798230560500 (print) ASIN: B0DQ419T42 Word Count: 128,857 Nestled on Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin is a small, secluded town called Bloodmoon Cove with volatile weather, suspicious folk...and newly awakened ghosts. Don't close your eyes... Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned... Just out of college, Belladonna Mateo has invested with her two childhood best friends--Ori Williams and Marsh Crichton--in opening a boutique in Madison, Wisconsin that specializes in their combined, unique talents. When her mother dies, suddenly Bella's share of the investment dwindles to nothing, and all their plans seem in jeopardy. That is, until Bella learns she's inherited an old ruin of a house in Bloodmoon Cove. Without the financial means to otherwise go forward with their career plans, the house seems like a boon. While the town is little more than a speck on the map in Erie County, the northern Wisconsin location has some business potential considering there's nothing like what they'll be offering for an hour in any direction. The house is certainly big enough to provide not only the workshop and retail space they require, but also living space for all three of them, including Bella's younger half-brother when he visits. Bella and Marsh travel to Bloodmoon Cove to get things set up, finding only minor renovation is needed despite that the imposing tower was damaged in a lightning storm more than 50 years ago and there may be toxic mold in the attic. Bella and Marsh joke about the house being haunted because of weird disturbances, but Bella can't shake that one ghost in particular is trying desperately to communicate with her. Her great grandfather was an illegal alien who left Cuba to escape a suicidally unhappy girl with just one solace in her life… Book: https://www.writers-exchange.com/hell-hath-no-fury/ Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html ~*~ My 2024 accomplishments: -outlined 1 novel -wrote 1 novel -revised and polished 1 novel -completed editor revisions for 3 novels -had 3 novels published -read 304 books ~*~ Just in time for Christmas, I've posted a new article inspired by Dickens’ A Christmas Carol called “Beware Ignorance and Want” on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/12/beware-ignorance-and-want-by-karen-s.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I reviewed Dragon Age’s newest book anthology, Tevinter Nights, which coincides with the new videogame Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/12/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html On the Alien Romances Blog I reviewed a new videogame I’ve been waiting to play for a long time, as many of you probably have, too. Check out Dragon Age: The Veilguard here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-videogame.html From the moment we wake up until we fall asleep, we're continuously judging everything inside, outside, and all around us not only negatively, but also positively and somewhere in-between. Is it possible to simply accept things as they come and go and view them all as experiences that shape us, hopefully for the better? In honor of Thanksgiving on the Alien Romances Blog, I talked about practicing gratitude in an article called "Daily Thanksgiving". Find it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/daily-thanksgiving-by-karen-s-wiesner.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Woods at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/12/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book_0979461738.html The Further Adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge by Charlie Lovett https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.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 my first review for HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 5 Stars! “A gripping blend of romance and horror, with an effective balance between the two. The lifelike characters and their very believable circumstances riveted my attention from the beginning. I admire how the characters, setting, and rising tension and supernatural terror are woven together. And I always enjoy a story that reveals the lingering influence of the past on the present. The climactic combat is very effective, and I had almost no trouble following the action (a frequent problem I have with fight scenes). Great story! It effectively stands alone, while doubtless being richer in depth for people who've read all or most of the rest of the series.” ~Margaret L. Carter 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 December, I: -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art In January, I'll: -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  Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
December 1, 2024 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 This week on the Alien Romances Blog I review a new videogame I’ve been waiting to play for a long time, as many of you probably have, too. Check out Dragon Age: The Veilguard here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-videogame.html From the moment we wake up until we fall asleep, we're continuously judging everything inside, outside, and all around us not only negatively, but also positively and somewhere in-between. Is it possible to simply accept things as they come and go and view them all as experiences that shape us, hopefully for the better? In honor of Thanksgiving on the Alien Romances Blog, I talked about practicing gratitude in an article called "Daily Thanksgiving". Find it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/daily-thanksgiving-by-karen-s-wiesner.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01543357493.html Micro by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01070651064.html Next by Michael Crichton https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html State of Fear by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0555167224.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror 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/ 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 October, I: -Finished editor revisions on HELL HATH NO FURY -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art In December, I'll: -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/ 2024 and 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
November 1, 2024 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I talked "Of Proper Short Story Collection Assemblage" as I reviewed the Rogues Anthology edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/of-proper-short-story-collection.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Next by Michael Crichton https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/11/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html State of Fear by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0555167224.html Prey by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01882480376.html Timeline by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01265237313.html Sphere by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/10/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html Congo by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0352380770.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror 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 a new review for LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9: LOST, Book 8: 4 Stars! “This story starts out with some awesome humor. Afterward, the reader slowly learns about Damaris and Griffin. When she stops along the highway for a much-needed break, things begin to get very spooky. Readers who have read other titles in this series will meet up with some familiar characters. This always makes the story a bit more real to me. I enjoy how the author does that. I am interested to see if these two titles fit together in some way since they are sold together, under one cover." FOUND, Book 9: 4 Stars! “The two main characters will be relatable to many readers. They do not have the best relatives, neither can be considered as good looking, and neither are happy with their lives. As the main characters began to dig for information and firsthand accounts involving a dybbuk, I could not help but become fascinated. (So much so that I Googled the topic and read a few online articles.) Toward the end of this tale, the author inserted a major twist. I never saw it coming! I actually heard myself gasp (no kidding) as things just clicked into place for me. The next title that I pick up by this author will have me begin reading with great consternation. When it comes to a story written by Karen Wiesner, anything can happen. And often does!” ~Huntress 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 October, I: -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art -Started editor revisions on HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series In November, I'll: -Finish editor revisions on HELL HATH NO FURY -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/ 2024 and 2025 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
October 1, 2024 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I recently discussed "How Not to Write a Series" in a three part article and "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01069180883.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01393286948.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I talked "Of Proper Short Story Collection Assemblage" as I reviewed the Rogues Anthology edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/of-proper-short-story-collection.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Congo by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0352380770.html Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_01600619156.html Jurassic Park and The Lost World by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_0885921605.html The Complete Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/09/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html The Ice Limit and Beyond the Ice Limit by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_02056378288.html Relic and Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-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 September, I: -Revised and did a final read-through polish of BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html; submitted -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Reviewed my last 11 books to be published/reissued to ensure they're in shape for publisher edits In October, I'll: -Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Practice art 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
September 1, 2024 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 150 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I recently discussed "How Not to Write a Series" in a three part article and "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01069180883.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01393286948.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I talked "Of Proper Short Story Collection Assemblage" as I reviewed the Rogues Anthology edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/of-proper-short-story-collection.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Ice Limit and Beyond the Ice Limit by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your_02056378288.html Relic and Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/oldies-but-goodies-put-this-one-on-your.html Mina and Blood to Blood: The Dracula Story Continues by Marie Kiraly: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html Murtagh, Book 1: The World of Eragon Series by Christopher Paolini: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01520287357.html The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Home Before Dark by Riley Sager: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-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 August, I: -Incorporated the critiques I received for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art In September, I'll: -Revise and polish BAD BLOOD -Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Practice art -Do a final read-through polish of BAD BLOOD Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
August 1, 2024 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 150 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I recently discussed "How Not to Write a Series" in a three part article and "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01069180883.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-not-to-write-series-or-put-this-one_01393286948.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I talked "Of Proper Short Story Collection Assemblage" as I reviewed the Rogues Anthology edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/of-proper-short-story-collection.html Also, on the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/08/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Home Before Dark by Riley Sager: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/07/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html The Andromeda Evolution by Daniel H. Wilson, sequel to The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_01477426669.html Alex Hunter Adventures by Greig Beck: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/06/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ 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 July, I: -Revised BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series; sent out for critiques; ordered cover art -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; uploaded -Practiced art In August, I'll: -Incorporate any critiques I receive for BAD BLOOD then revise and polish -Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Practice art Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
June 1, 2024 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 150 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/05/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_02091687156.html The Diaries of the Family Dracul by Jeanne Kalogridis: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/05/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_0505483328.html Wendy Ward Series by John Passarella: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/05/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_0177539111.html The Hatching Series by Ezekiel Boone: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/05/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html Leech by Hiron Ennes: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/05/put-this-one-on-your-tbr-list-book.html The Way of the Drow Series by R. A. Salvatore: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Fantastic Beasts Screenplays by J.K. Rowling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_01627275539.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ NEW REVIEWS I received a new review for CROOKED HOUSE, Book 3: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: "Why was Corinne's late husband, Tom, estranged from his family and insistent that she have no contact with them even if they approach her? Why are her memories of her own life before falling in love with him so vague? Why does she receive a ring with his family crest out of the blue, with an invitation to visit their home in Bloodmoon Cove? This novel plunges the reader directly into the realm of the supernatural and one of my favorite tropes, dark family secrets. Shorter than most books in the series, it remains tightly focused on the mystery of the Crooked House, which threatens to enmesh Corinne in the darkness Tom had tried to escape from. Meanwhile, the hero, Rafe, also gets drawn to Bloodmoon Cove, where his family originated. As a ghost-hunter, he has visions, and the story opens with his vision of Corinne and her friend, Ruby, conducting a magical ritual. He feels impelled to travel to the town he has always shunned in order to save Corinne from the paranormal threat overshadowing her. There she gets trapped in another of my favorite motifs, a house that's bigger -- and in this case, more luxurious -- than it looks on the outside. Cryptic warnings and mysterious dangers abound. Why does she feel so drained of energy and volition after visiting the mansion? The psychic link between her and Rafe makes their ‘love at first sight’ attraction plausible. Readers familiar with other volumes in the series will recognize some of the secondary characters, but one doesn't need to have read any other installments to understand this story. Fans of paranormal romance will enjoy this intense supernatural thriller." ~author Margaret L. Carter I received a new review for RETURN TO BLOODMOON MANOR, Book 4: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 4 Stars! "Although this book is a direct sequel to THE BLOODMOON CURSE, reading that one is not absolutely required for understanding RETURN TO BLOODMOON MANOR. Acquaintance with the earlier novel would help, but the present narrative does supply enough context to appreciate the story. Hannah’s plight immediately draws in the reader’s sympathy. She and her husband, Daniel, suffer from mundane problems many people can relate to, an unplanned pregnancy and a crushing load of debt. In addition, she bears the burden of trauma from years as an employee practically enslaved by the sinister owners of Bloodmoon Manor. When she unexpectedly inherits the house and all its contents, the idea of selling the property to gain financial security becomes an obsession, again one almost anybody could identify with. Of course, the process proves not that simple. The qualms expressed by Daniel, who wants nothing to do with the bequest, create tension between him and Hannah. Suspense builds as they arrive at the house and everything seems to go smoothly, aside from Daniel’s illness, which strikes as soon as they enter the grounds and inexorably worsens. Even without the dire warnings of the locals, we would expect the couple to be trapped in the Gothic mansion and forced to confront the entity striving to lure Hannah into its clutches. Recurring characters from other books in the series appear, but prior knowledge of them isn’t necessary. We become deeply absorbed in Hannah and Daniel’s problems and dangers, rooting for them to survive while the lethal threat grows seemingly inescapable. This novel does an excellent job of developing a secondary character from THE BLOODMOON CURSE, a semi-antagonist in that story, into a sympathetic heroine for whom we wish the happy life she now deserves." ~author Margaret L. Carter 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 May, I: -Wrote the first draft of BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series In June, I'll be: -Doing a final read-through of HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series and submitting it for editor revisions -Writing articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload -Art practice Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
April 31, 2024 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 150 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Way of the Drow Series by R. A. Salvatore: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Fantastic Beasts Screenplays by J.K. Rowling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_01627275539.html The Club Dumas by Arturo Pérez-Reverte: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_0928789353.html A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/04/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_01271350028.html Ghost Prison by Joseph Delaney: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_02014625609.html The Host by Stephenie Meyer: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ NEW REVIEWS I received my first two reviews for LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9: "Wow, I discovered really cool use of supernatural elements in LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1. There were genuinely scary scenes in LOST. I liked the repeated motif of being in a 'place' outside of normal time, treated in different ways. And the presence of Damaris, the heroine in LOST (I cheered when I discovered she also played a role in FOUND!), ties together the two stories. The last few chapters of FOUND are so eerie and sad. Very effective. I sympathized with the characters, whose emotions were very realistic, and I was glad to see the uplifting conclusion that was still a little sad. In each story in this collection, the events unfolded believably in the context of the 'reality' of the setting. They seemed perfectly fitting yet not predictable. I was never quite sure how things would turn out for the protagonists, which allowed for an effective creation of suspense." ~author Margaret L. Carter 5 Stars! “In LOST AND FOUND, we have two Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series novels in one volume, both focusing on books and libraries. In LOST, Book 8, Damaris tried so hard to keep her mom’s bookstore in Grimoire open. If not for her “aunt” Holly’s offer of employment at the Bloodmoon Cove library, Damaris might have been homeless. Making that transfer puts Damaris and her boyfriend in the awkward position of deciding whether to stay together or move on separately. For Griffin, there is no choice. I liked that he was willing to leave everything behind to follow her, as she’s the one thing he can’t live without. When she goes missing, he’s leading the pack to search for her—in probably the last place anyone would expect her to get lost! In FOUND, Book 9, I felt sorry for Wick, who’d been beat up and taunted while growing up, unloved by his parents. His comfort had always been the local library and, for a short time as an adult, food. He’s finally lost the weight he’d put on in his depression. As head librarian, he’s works hard to make the place viable for the small community, but most days he doesn’t see a single person. Renatta was also a character I liked. She’d been morbidly obese for most of her life, with family members who encouraged her to be as unhealthy as they themselves are, both physically and mentally. Finding someone to love her that she can love back, the one special person to share her life, has been a life-long struggle for her. How she finally lost weight was anything but healthy, but it did work—despite how her relatives are constantly trying to drag her back and undo all the good she’s achieved. Wick and Renatta’s romance is both deeply touching and deeply tragic, and it made me want to cry with its devastating joy. “I’ve read all of Ms. Wiesner’s fiction titles to date, and I can heartily recommend that all her books just keep on getting better.” ~Linda's Reviews I received a new review for BOUND SPIRITS, Book 1: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: "One of my favorite fictional tropes reveals secrets from a dark past overshadowing the present, and BOUND SPIRITS has them in abundance. The town of Bloodmoon Cove harbors ghosts and demonic forces, inadvertently released generations ago when the elders of the local Native American tribe opened an interdimensional portal. Ranger John Cotter is haunted by the mystery of his father’s disappearance. His family history includes a grim episode of an ancestor tortured and left to die in a cave that is sometimes there, sometimes not, able to be found only when it “wants” to be. Esme Dumas (a name she has assumed because she doesn’t know her own identity) feels compelled to hide her traumatic past, for a reason that seems vital to her and therefore convincing to the reader. When the full truth comes out, her reaction to learning about her origin comes across as realistically ambivalent. Both John and Esme are portrayed as warmhearted, likable people, and the relationship between them develops believably. The secondary characters are also lifelike and engaging. The reader gets the sense of a fully developed setting that has existed before the story begins and will continue to exist after one reads ‘The End’. I also admire the way the concept of ‘bound spirits’ is used both literally and metaphorically; at the climax, this motif weaves together the separate plot threads. A true cross-genre story, BOUND SPIRITS maintains an effective balance between horror and romance. I found this novel thoroughly satisfying. Recommended." ~author Margaret L. Carter I received a new review for THE BLOODMOON CURSE, Book 2: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: "The author uses familiar Gothic tropes in a modern setting to chilling effect -- a huge, gloomy, sinister house, dark family secrets, a heroine virtually imprisoned and isolated from any source of aid. Even in the depth of her heartbreak, Amberlyn can't help growing attached to the children. Far from a helpless damsel in distress, she tries everything in her power to uncover the truths hidden from her and find a way to escape with her charges. Not until near the end of the story do we learn whether the ominously lurking presence she senses watching her is supernatural or human. The revelation of what's really going on in Bloodmoon Manor won't disappoint the reader's terrified anticipation. Meanwhile, Amberlyn's purely human loss and the shared grief that drove her and her husband apart instead of drawing them together are deeply moving. Scenes from his viewpoint reveal his anguished love for her, reassuring the reader that we needn't completely despair about the saving of their marriage. This novel can be read independently of any others in the Bloodmoon Cove Spirits series; no prior knowledge of the setting is needed." ~author Margaret L. Carter Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/ I received a new review for HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: 5 Stars! “Riley, much younger than her husband Blaze, is an ambitious woman who’s used to getting what she wants. She’s worked hard to advance her career as a flight attendant--now situated in Minnesota--sometimes to the detriment of her marriage to a cop who still lives in their small hometown of Peaceful, Wisconsin. When she finds out that someone she’d befriended in the Human Resources Department of the airline she works for has fudged her resume in order to advance her over more qualified attendants, everything changes. Though initially Riley comes off as a bit spoiled, she does a lot of growing up in this story. I love that Blaze is her solid rock from start to finish, though he’s by no means a wimp. These two go head-to-head often, but it’s part of their magic. This is a swoon-worthy romance for the modern couple.” ~Linda's Reviews Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-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 April, I: -Revised HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series -Wrote reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practiced art In May and June, I'll be: -Writing the first draft of BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
March 1, 2024 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 150 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_01271350028.html Ghost Prison by Joseph Delaney: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put_02014625609.html The Host by Stephenie Meyer: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-oldies-but-goodies-put.html The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult_0461009072.html Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/03/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult.html Divergent by Veronica Roth: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult_0507524339.html The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, including the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 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/ WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES, Book 3: 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection (previously titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES) reissue and the Bonus Companion Booklet for WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES Writing Reference/Nonfiction Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/ NEW REVIEWS I received my first review for LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9: "Wow, I discovered really cool use of supernatural elements in LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1. There were genuinely scary scenes in LOST. I liked the repeated motif of being in a 'place' outside of normal time, treated in different ways. And the presence of Damaris, the heroine in LOST (I cheered when I discovered she also played a role in FOUND!), ties together the two stories. The last few chapters of FOUND are so eerie and sad. Very effective. I sympathized with the characters, whose emotions were very realistic, and I was glad to see the uplifting conclusion that was still a little sad. In each story in this collection, the events unfolded believably in the context of the 'reality' of the setting. They seemed perfectly fitting yet not predictable. I was never quite sure how things would turn out for the protagonists, which allowed for an effective creation of suspense." ~author Margaret L. Carter I received a new review for BOUND SPIRITS, Book 1: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: "One of my favorite fictional tropes reveals secrets from a dark past overshadowing the present, and BOUND SPIRITS has them in abundance. The town of Bloodmoon Cove harbors ghosts and demonic forces, inadvertently released generations ago when the elders of the local Native American tribe opened an interdimensional portal. Ranger John Cotter is haunted by the mystery of his father’s disappearance. His family history includes a grim episode of an ancestor tortured and left to die in a cave that is sometimes there, sometimes not, able to be found only when it “wants” to be. Esme Dumas (a name she has assumed because she doesn’t know her own identity) feels compelled to hide her traumatic past, for a reason that seems vital to her and therefore convincing to the reader. When the full truth comes out, her reaction to learning about her origin comes across as realistically ambivalent. Both John and Esme are portrayed as warmhearted, likable people, and the relationship between them develops believably. The secondary characters are also lifelike and engaging. The reader gets the sense of a fully developed setting that has existed before the story begins and will continue to exist after one reads ‘The End’. I also admire the way the concept of ‘bound spirits’ is used both literally and metaphorically; at the climax, this motif weaves together the separate plot threads. A true cross-genre story, BOUND SPIRITS maintains an effective balance between horror and romance. I found this novel thoroughly satisfying. Recommended." ~author Margaret L. Carter 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 March, I: -Incorporated critiques into HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series -Outlined BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series In April-May: I'll be: -Revising HELL HATH NO FURY -Writing the first draft of BAD BLOOD Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
February 29, 2024 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 150 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 "Combating Big Book Overwhelm with Audiobooks" along with a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, A Fractalverse Novel by Christopher Paolini: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-combating-big-book.html "The Conundrum of Spoilers" or {Put This One on Your TBR List} Book Review: Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-conundrum-of-spoilers.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Divergent by Veronica Roth: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult_0507524339.html The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, including the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-hit-list-young-adult.html Fractal Noise, A Fractalverse Novel by Christopher Paolini https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01564633126.html "Unity", An Interactive Fractalverse Story by Christopher Paolini https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/02/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0103362056.html The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories and Farthing House and Other Stories by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0477925404.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9 Romantic Paranormal Horror Coming soon in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html NEW REVIEWS I received a new review for HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: 4 Stars! “Come to the small town of Peaceful, Wisconsin. This is where some of the most big-hearted people live, love, and help each other out. I have no doubt that many ladies in the real world have had their own version of an "Alexander" in their lives. However, I do not believe most of them were as mean as Riley's Alexander--assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer at Trouvaille Commercial Airlines, [who] never believed Riley was not interested in having a romantic relationship with him, even though Riley told him every time they met for coffee or meetings that she was not interested in him that way. But now Alexander is a believer, and he has informed Riley that he has done some shady things to help her advance in her career. Alexander goes on to explain that he was going to pin all of it on Riley, making himself seem the victim, and ruin her career forever. Watching Riley, Blaze, and their kin as they deal with all the problems that come their way kept my attention throughout the story, just as watching Riley and Blaze spend some wonderful time together did. If you have not read any of the previous titles, I assure you that each story stands alone. However, it is nice to see the previous main characters of stories have parts as secondary characters in others. It makes me feel as though I actually know these people. Karen Wiesner weaves all their lives together to create a warm and friendly town with some amazing locals in it. I can hardly wait to read more about Peaceful, Wisconsin.” ~Huntress Reviews Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-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 February, I: -Completed a final read-through of EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series; corrections; submitted for editor revisions https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Practiced art -Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Incorporated critiques into HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html In March-May, I'll be: -Working on research, background and timeline for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series including: Part 1: THE ANCIENT ONE Part 2: ELDRITCH JUSTICE -Outlining Parts 1 and 2 of BAD BLOOD https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
February 3, 2024 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 150 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 2024. WHAT'S NEW "Combating Big Book Overwhelm with Audiobooks" along with a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, A Fractalverse Novel by Christopher Paolini: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-combating-big-book.html "The Conundrum of Spoilers" or {Put This One on Your TBR List} Book Review: Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-conundrum-of-spoilers.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0103362056.html The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2024/01/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories and Farthing House and Other Stories by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0477925404.html The Woman in Black and Printer's Devil Court by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01492997028.html The Small Hand and Dolly by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0601059243.html The Man in the Picture and The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_02046837301.html The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0368634701.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html 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 UPDATED! 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 January, I: -Revised HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series and submitted to critique partners https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html -Wrote 15 articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practiced art In February, I'll be: -Doing a final read-through of EXILED HEARTS; corrections; submitted for editor revisions https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Working on research, background and timeline, preliminary outlining for BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series including Part 1: THE ANCIENT ONE Part 2: ELDRITCH JUSTICE -Practicing art 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
December 30, 2023 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 150 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 in 2024. WHAT'S NEW My 2023 accomplishments: -outlined 2 novels (same as 2022) -wrote 2 novels (in 2022, I wrote 3 novels and 1 writing reference) -revised and polished 3 novels (in 2022, I revised and polished 2 novels and 1 writing reference) -completed editor revisions for 3 novels (in 2022, I did editor revisions for 2 novels and 4 writing reference reissues) -had 3 novels published (in 2022, I had 2 novels and 4 writing reference reissues published) -read 266 books (in 2022, I read 142 books so quite a bit of progress there!) ~*~ In an article called “The Practice of Benevolence {A Reflection on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol}", I reflected on the lesson that the spirit of benevolence and goodwill toward our fellow human beings throughout the year is in the eternal need for compassion, kindness, and mercy to all, as well as the transformative power of change coming from within. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-practice-of-benevolence-reflection.html On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories and Farthing House and Other Stories by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0477925404.html The Woman in Black and Printer's Devil Court by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01492997028.html The Small Hand and Dolly by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0601059243.html The Man in the Picture and The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_02046837301.html The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0368634701.html Dune by Frank Herbert: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0279274080.html The Ruins by Scott Smith: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Cast a Cold Eye by Alan Ryan: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01750448870.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html NEW REVIEWS I received my first review for HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrims Series: "The hero and heroine of this novel face a genuine problem with no facile, obvious solution. I could hardly wait to find out how they would resolve the conflict between their needs and wishes. They’re both well-developed characters with whom it’s easy to sympathize. The external conflict incited by a malicious co-worker meshes effectively with Blaze and Riley’s marital difficulties. The small-town setting and the cast of engaging secondary characters enrich the story. The reader gets a clear impression of a self-contained world that has been going on since before the novel starts and will continue after it ends, yet HEARTS ABLAZE stands perfectly fine on its own with no need to have read other books in the series. The conclusion struck me as entirely satisfactory even though realistically imperfect. Riley may not get what she wanted at first, but both she and Blaze learn and grow through the experience." ~award-winning author Margaret L. Carter Find out more: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-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 UPDATED! 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 December, I: -Wrote an article/review for Alien Romances Blog -Practiced art -Incorporated the critique of EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series, made corrections, revised and polished, and printed https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html In January, I'll be: -Revising HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series and submitting to critique partners https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html -Doing a final read-through of EXILED HEARTS; corrections; submitted for editor revisions -Writing articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practicing art 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html |
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