Karen's Quill Newsletter June 2023 Edition

JUNE 2023 CATCHUP
 
Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter
 
Website: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
Blog https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor


In addition to having been a popular writing reference instructor and writer, professional blurbologist and freelance editor, Karen Wiesner is the accomplished author of 150 titles published, which have been nominated/won for over a hundred and thirty awards. Karen’s books cover such genres as women’s fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, thriller, paranormal, supernatural, futuristic, fantasy, science fiction, gothic, inspirational/Christian, horror, chick-lit, and action/adventure. She also writes children’s books, poetry, and writing reference titles which have been repackaged in the 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection. Karen will begin illustrating children's books starting in 2024. 
 
WHAT'S NEW
 
In a  new three-part article on the Alien Romances Blog called “Read What You Love”, I talk about what conditions, if any, cultivate or discourage a love of the written word as well as about the importance of reading what you love, regardless of your age, the genre or content appropriateness, your gender, or what's considered your "level". In the last two segments, I'll also review two of my favorite Young Adult book series that any fan of the supernatural should love as I much as I do.
 
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-1-by-karen-s.html
 
Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog
http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/
 
In “Reflections of Life", I looked back over the course of my life as an author who's looking forward to becoming an artist in retirement. I've learned to slow down and reflect on the past, savor the present, and look forward to the future. Interspersed through these ruminations each Friday, I included some of my own sketches. I encourage everyone, not just those interested in writing (or aliens!), to read this.
 
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/reflections-of-life-part-1-by-karen-s.html
Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-2-by-karen-s.html
Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-3-by-karen-s.html
Part 4: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-4-by-karen.html
Part 5: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-5-by-karen-s.html
 
In "Details of Life", I discussed changing your perspective from the negative to the positive when writing an obituary for yourself or for a loved one who's still alive on the Alien Romances Blog:
https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/details-of-life-by-karen-s-wiesner.html
 
In the previous two-part article, "Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List", I discuss the wisdom and benefits of, and strategies for, drawing up a personal bucket list as early as possible--long before the curtain of a life is drawn, you can find it here:
Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html
Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-2.html
 
NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES
 
ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES including NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11; UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12; and SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13
Contemporary Romance Novels
Available now in paperback and electronic formats; also available individually
http://www.writers-exchange.com/adventures-in-amethyst-series/
 
FIRST DRAFT OUTLINE, 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection: Volume 1 (previously titled FIRST DRAFT IN 30 DAYS) and BONUS COMPANION BOOKLET
Writing Reference
Available now in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/3d-fiction-fundamentals-series/
 
BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series
Romantic Paranormal Horror
Coming 2023 in electronic and paperback
http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner.html 
 
MISCELLANY
 
Check out my Author Pages!
Writers Exchange: http://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ and http://www.writers-exchange.com/blog/
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Karen%20Wiesner
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/karenwiesner
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/karenwiesner
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor
 
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
 
Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook Author Page http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects. You can also follow my progress here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html
 
In May, I:
 
-Researched/outlined HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2024) and commissioned new cover design
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
 
-Wrote articles for Alien Romances Blog https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/
 
-Completed a final polish and read through of LOST AND FOUND including LOST, Book 8 and FOUND, Book 9: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html
 
In June, I'll be:
 
-Incorporating the critique of MIND GAMES, Book 11: Incognito Series; finalizing and submitting for reissue
https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/incognito-series.html
 
-Writing more articles for Alien Romances Blog https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/
 
-Practicing art
 
2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html
 
Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter!
 
Karen 

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