Karen's Quill Newsletter: December 2022 Edition

DECEMBER 2022 CATCHUP
 
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
 
Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
Blog https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor


Creating realistic, unforgettable characters one story at a time…
 
In addition to being a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of nearly 150 titles published in the past 25 years, which have been nominated/won 134 awards, with 9 more releases contracted for spanning many genres and formats.
 
WHAT'S NEW
 
Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances by Karen Wiesner


Just in time for Christmas--and it's never too late to enjoy Halloween and Thanksgiving stories!
 
Three holiday stories in one volume!

Find out more here:
http://www.writers-exchange.com/trio-of-holiday-romances/
​https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series.html

In a new article series I'm doing on the Alien Romances Blog called "Fiction Series So Big, They Cross Multimedia Platforms", I plan to explore supernatural fiction series that sometimes had their beginnings as books but branched out into other types of mediums, like videogames, movies/TV series, board/card/role-playing games, and music. In each individual article that I hope will introduce entertainment connoisseurs to some incredible fiction or components of similar themed stories they might have otherwise missed, I'll discuss the origins of the series elements as well as my individual experience with the various types of media, which will be presented as a kind of review of the series.
 
The third article features Mass Effect Series, created by Bioware with Drew Karpyshyn, Casey Hudson, and Preston Watamaniuk. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/11/karen-wiesner-fiction-series-so-big_01915639164.html
 
The second article features Dragon Age Series, created by Bioware and David Gaider. Check it out here:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/11/karen-wiesner-fiction-series-so-big.html
 
In case you missed the first one featuring The Witcher Series, created by Andrzej Sapkowski, you can find it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2022/11/fiction-series-so-big-they-cross.html
 
You can find videogame checklists/walkthroughs for Mass Effect Series, Dragon Age Series, The Witcher Series, GreedFall, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning on my website here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/videogame-series.html
 
NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES
 
COHESIVE STORY BUILDING, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 2 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET
Writing Reference
Available now in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/
 
CPR FOR DEAD OR LIFELESS FICTION {A Writer's Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plots, and Relationships}, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 6 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET
Writing Reference
Available now in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/
 
WRITING BLURBS THAT SIZZLE--AND SELL!, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 7 reissue and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET
Writing Reference
Available now in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/
 
ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13
Contemporary Romance Novels
Available now in paperback and electronic formats; also available individually
http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/
 
FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 1 (previously titled FIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS) and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET
Writing Reference
Coming soon in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/
 
NEW REVIEWS
 
I received a new review for NO ORDINARY LOVE, Book 1: Incognito Series:
4 Stars! “This novel maintains intense tension and suspense throughout without falling back on constant "action" (something I try to avoid in my reading, because I find it more confusing than exciting). The love between Vincent and Kira, as well as his reluctant devotion to the mentor he hasn't seen in many years, clashes with the pervasive feeling that we -- along with the characters -- are never sure who can be trusted. I sympathized with both Kira's reservations about trusting Vincent while he hides so many secrets from her and Vincent's frustration about not being able to keep her safe. Both come across as strong characters, whom we root for even when they seem to be making unwise choices. The mystery of Kira's origin is gradually unfolded with just enough slow reveal to keep the reader eager for more.” ~award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
Find out more about Incognito Series here:
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/incognito-series.html
https://www.writers-exchange.com/incognito-series/
 
MISCELLANY
 
Check out my Author Pages!
Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
 
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
 
Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html
 
In November, I:
 
-Wrote Found, Book 9 for LOST AND FOUND, A Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series 2-in-1 https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
 
-Wrote new articles for Alien Romance Blog https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/ 
 
In December, I'll be:
 
-Drawing (in preparation for eventually illustrating children's books)
 
Newly uploaded! 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html
 
Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter!
 
Karen 

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