New Alien Romances Blog Review: The Man in the Picture and The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill12/1/2023 I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Man in the Picture and The Mist in the Mirror by Susan Hill on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/12/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html
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Just in time for Christmas, a brand new release that takes place over the holidays! HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series by Karen Wiesner Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats Riley is an ultra-modern woman. She wants a successful career, her own life, and love that sets her heart ablaze. In short, she wants everything. Blaze is old-fashioned, believing marriage means a husband and wife live together, sleep together every night, and eventually raise a family together--and those kids don't spend most of their hours in daycare. There's simply no compromise in the world that could make this thing work. Find out more about this series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQLC4XN?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tkin_tpbk Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter November 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 Just in time for Christmas, a brand new release that takes place over the holidays! HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrim Series by Karen Wiesner Women's Fiction Available now in paperback and electronic formats Riley is an ultra-modern woman. She wants a successful career, her own life, and love that sets her heart ablaze. In short, she wants everything. Blaze is old-fashioned, believing marriage means a husband and wife live together, sleep together every night, and eventually raise a family together--and those kids don't spend most of their hours in daycare. There's simply no compromise in the world that could make this thing work. Find out more about this series: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/a-peaceful-pilgrim-novel-series/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQLC4XN?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tkin_tpbk On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: 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 Malorie (sequel to Bird Box) by Josh Malerman: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01029224221.html Piranesi by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0415966123.html Wildwood by Colin Meloy; illustrated by Carson Ellis: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0219536430.html The Ritual by Adam Nevill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0643725852.html Rooks and Ruin Trilogy by Melissa Caruso: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01123110845.html Bird Box by Josh Malerman: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/book-review-jonathan-strange-mr-norrell.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 REKINDLED, Book 6: Peaceful Pilgrim Series Women's Fiction Coming soon 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 November, I: -Revised EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series (2024) and submitted to a critique partner https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Wrote an article and reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practiced art -Finished editor revisions for HEARTS ABLAZE, Book 4: Peaceful Pilgrims Series In December, I'll be: -Incorporating the critique of EXILED HEARTS, making corrections, revising and polishing, and printing for a final read-through before submitting for editor revisions -Writing articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practicing art 2023 and NEW! 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html New Alien Romances Blog Review: The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke11/24/2023 I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_02046837301.html Just in time for Turkey Day! If you want to bypass the "gravy and gratitude" aspect of this holiday and instead want to be scared out of your ill-fitting pants (after the big meal), I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0368634701.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Dune by Frank Herbert on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0279274080.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Ruins by Scott Smith on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/11/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Cast a Cold Eye by Alan Ryan: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01750448870.html Malorie (sequel to Bird Box) by Josh Malerman: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01029224221.html Piranesi by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0415966123.html Wildwood by Colin Meloy; illustrated by Carson Ellis: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0219536430.html The Ritual by Adam Nevill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0643725852.html Rooks and Ruin Trilogy by Melissa Caruso: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01123110845.html Bird Box by Josh Malerman: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/book-review-jonathan-strange-mr-norrell.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Book 3: WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES) reissue and the Bonus Companion Booklet Karen S. Wiesner Writing Reference/Nonfiction Coming in 2023 https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.html NEW REVIEWS I received 2 new reviews for BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 5 Stars! "To say that I enjoyed this eerie story would be a huge understatement. Wiesner managed to send a chill up my spine not once, but twice. That does not happen often. It is testament to how potent the poison is on the tip of her pen. Hey, Writers Exchange, publish this series faster!" ~Detra Fitch for Huntress Reviews 5 Stars! “BONE OF MY BONE is the 7th book in Karen Wiesner’s Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series. What a spooky novel. I just loved it! My heart went out to the little girl who eventually named herself Ice. I could see Bennet’s love for her even from the start. This story had me fretting from moment to moment about what would happen. I can hardly wait to read the next in the series!” ~Linda's Reviews 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 NEW! 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 and October, I: -Wrote HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html -Wrote reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practiced art In November, I'll be: -Revising EXILED HEARTS, Book 7: Peaceful Pilgrims Series (2024); submitting to critique partner https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/peaceful-pilgrims-series.html -Writing articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog -Practicing art 2023 and NEW! 2024 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Cast a Cold Eye by Alan Ryan on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01750448870.html I received 2 new reviews for BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series: 5 Stars! "To say that I enjoyed this eerie story would be a huge understatement. Wiesner managed to send a chill up my spine not once, but twice. That does not happen often. It is testament to how potent the poison is on the tip of her pen. Hey, Writers Exchange, publish this series faster!" ~Detra Fitch for Huntress Reviews 5 Stars! “BONE OF MY BONE is the 7th book in Karen Wiesner’s Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series. What a spooky novel. I just loved it! My heart went out to the little girl who eventually named herself Ice. I could see Bennet’s love for her even from the start. This story had me fretting from moment to moment about what would happen. I can hardly wait to read the next in the series!” ~Linda's Reviews https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html https://www.writers-exchange.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series/ I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Malorie (sequel to Bird Box) by Josh Malerman on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01029224221.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0415966123.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Wildwood by Colin Meloy; illustrated by Carson Ellis on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/10/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html OCTOBER 2023 EDITION Karen Wiesner’s Karen’s Quill Newsletter 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 This month, I'm launching this new, streamlined edition of my monthly newsletter since Facebook AI's decided to reject my newsletter last month for some infraction that no living person would understand (not that the AI probably did either). On the Alien Romances Blog, I'm reviewing books I love. Here are the latest: Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0219536430.html The Ritual by Adam Nevill: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0643725852.html Rooks and Ruin Trilogy by Melissa Caruso: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01123110845.html Bird Box by Josh Malerman: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/book-review-jonathan-strange-mr-norrell.html NEWEST & UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Book 3: WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES) reissue and the Bonus Companion Booklet Karen S. Wiesner Writing Reference/Nonfiction Coming in 2023 https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/writing-reference-titles.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 NEW! 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 and October, I'll be: -Writing HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Seems like the season for spooky books. I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Beneath the Shadows by Sara Foster on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0219536430.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of The Ritual by Adam Nevill on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_0643725852.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Rooks and Ruin Trilogy by Melissa Caruso on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your_01123110845.html I've posted a new "Put This One on Your TBR List" review of Bird Box by Josh Malerman on the Alien Romances Blog. Check it out here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/09/karen-s-wiesner-put-this-one-on-your.html Writers Exchange E-Publishing (https://www.facebook.com/Writers.Exchange) is thrilled to announce our latest book... Publisher: http://www.writers-exchange.com/bone-of-my-bone/ Amazon: http://mybook.to/BloodmoonCove7 Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/book/id6463510053 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=MiTTEAAAQBAJ Barnes & Noble (Nook ebook) and Print: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143997682 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/en/ebook/bone-of-my-bone Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/.../Bone-of-My-Bone-Bloodmoon-Cove... Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1442712 Amazon Print: US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLH6HB6 AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CGLH6HB6 Angus & Robertson Australia Print: Coming Later (print is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Angus & Robertson) #romance #romancebooks #romancenovels #paranormal #paranormalbooks #paranormalromance #books #reading #bookblogger #WritersExchangeEPublishing SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION 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 On the Alien Romances Blog, I posted "Stop and Smell the Roses", a memorial for a dear friend who passed away recently, including some of my colored pencil flower artwork. You can see it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/stop-and-smell-roses-by-karen-wiesner.html In a two-part article called "Pros and Cons of Taking Break from Writing" on the Alien Romances Blog, I evaluated aging, progress, and momentum as well as talked about the indisputable value breaks provide one in their particular discipline along with the damage protracted absences from said discipline can also do. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/pros-and-cons-of-taking-break-from.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/pros-and-cons-of-taking-break-from_0529933682.html In celebration of all things Medieval, I've posted a simplified black and white sketch I did in 2022 of the painting The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton (1901). Go to Alien Romances Blog to see my rendition of it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/medieval-art-celebration-by-karen.html Note: If you click on the sketch, you can see a larger version of it. To see renditions of the original painting, visit https://www.bing.com/shop?q=the+accolade+by+edmund+blair+the+accolade+by+edmund+blair&FORM=SHOPPA&originIGUID=AE1D528EA0E24E15A835D91B7A769B38 In a new feature for my Friday columns on the Alien Romances Blog that I’m calling “Put This One on Your TBR List”, I’m reviewing books I love that other readers might not know about and should be told! Here's what I have so far: The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary, science fiction novels, by Andy Weir: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-reviews-martian-artemis-and.html The Death of Jane Lawrence, Gothic romantic horror, by Caitlin Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-death-of-jane-lawrence-by.html The Expanse Series, a science fiction space opera saga, by S. A. Corey: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-expanse-series-by-james-s.html The Dark Elf Trilogy, a fantasy series by R.A. Salvatore: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/07/book-review-dark-elf-trilogy-by-ra.html The Mrs. Quent Trilogy, a Victorian retro-modernist, romantic historical gothic mystery series with fantastical elements by Galen Beckett: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/book-review-mrs-quent-trilogy-by-galen.html The Luminous Dead, a sci-fi horror novel by Caitlin Starling: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/karen-wiesner-book-review-luminous-dead.html Visit me online here: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/ https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/karens-quill-blog http://www.facebook.com/KarenWiesnerAuthor https://www.writers-exchange.com/Karen-Wiesner/ In “Read What You Love”, I talked about what conditions, if any, cultivate or discourage a love of the written word along with the importance of reading what you love, regardless of your age, the genre or content appropriateness, your gender, or what's considered your "level". In the last two segments, I reviewed Brandon Mull's Young Adult fantasy series Fablehaven and its sequel Dragonwatch as well as Joseph Delaney's Spooksworld, a Young Adult fantasy multi-series. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-1-by-karen-s.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-2-by-karen-s.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/06/read-what-you-love-part-3-by-karen-s.html In “Reflections of Life", I looked back over the course of my life as an author who's looking forward to becoming an artist in retirement. I've learned to slow down and reflect on the past, savor the present, and look forward to the future. Interspersed through these ruminations each Friday, I included some of my own sketches. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/reflections-of-life-part-1-by-karen-s.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-2-by-karen-s.html Part 3: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-3-by-karen-s.html Part 4: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-4-by-karen.html Part 5: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/05/reflections-of-life-part-5-by-karen-s.html In "Details of Life", I discussed changing your perspective from the negative to positive when writing an obituary for yourself or for a loved one who's still alive on the Alien Romances Blog: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/details-of-life-by-karen-s-wiesner.html In "Taking the Bucket Out of the Bucket List", I discussed the wisdom and benefits of, and strategies for, drawing up a personal bucket list as early as possible--long before the curtain of a life is drawn. Part 1: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/03/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-1.html Part 2: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/04/taking-bucket-out-of-bucket-list-part-2.html NEWEST AND UPCOMING RELEASES BONE OF MY BONE, Book 7: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series Romantic Paranormal Horror Available now in electronic and paperback https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection, Book 3: WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES (formerly titled WRITING THE FICTION SERIES) reissue Karen S. Wiesner Writing Reference/Nonfiction Coming 2023 in paperback and electronic formats Bonus Companion Booklet for WRITING THE STANDALONE SERIES Karen S. Wiesner Writing Reference/Nonfiction Coming 2023 in paperback and electronic formats 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 NEW! BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner-1641e378-eb8c-420d-8373-93762208eae7 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 August, I: -Wrote a piece with artwork for my Alien Romances Blog Friday column -Did a final read-through and polish of LOST AND FOUND, Books 8 and 9: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2 novels in one collection); uploaded for publisher edits https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html -Practiced art In September and October, I'll be: -Writing HELL HATH NO FURY, Book 10: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series (2024) https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/bloodmoon-cove-spirits-series.html 2023 WIP Goals: https://karenwiesner.weebly.com/works-in-progress.html Feel free to direct your friends to this newsletter! Karen On the Alien Romances Blog, this week I've posted "Stop and Smell the Roses", a memorial for a dear friend who passed away recently, including some of my colored pencil flower artwork. You can see it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/stop-and-smell-roses-by-karen-wiesner.html I've set up my author page at BookBub, if anyone who likes that site wants to follow me there.
Here's the link: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/karen-wiesner-1641e378-eb8c-420d-8373-93762208eae7 In a new two-part article called "Pros and Cons of Taking a Break from Writing" on the Alien Romances Blog, I evaluate aging, progress, and momentum as well as talk about the indisputable value breaks provide one in their particular discipline along with the damage protracted absences from said discipline can also do. Check out Part 2 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/pros-and-cons-of-taking-break-from_0529933682.html If you missed Part 1, it's here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/pros-and-cons-of-taking-break-from.html In a new two-part article called "Pros and Cons of Taking a Break from Writing" on the Alien Romances Blog, I evaluate aging, progress, and momentum as well as talk about the indisputable value breaks provide one in their particular discipline along with the damage protracted absences from said discipline can also do. Check out Part 1 here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/pros-and-cons-of-taking-break-from.html Alien Romance Blog: Sketch of Medieval Painting The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton (1901)8/4/2023 Taking it easy this week on the Alien Romances Blog. In celebration of all things Medieval, I've posted a simplified black and white sketch I did in 2022 of the painting The Accolade by Edmund Blair Leighton (1901). Below is the original. You have to go to Alien Romances Blog to see my rendition of it. See it here: https://aliendjinnromances.blogspot.com/2023/08/medieval-art-celebration-by-karen.html Note: If you click on the sketch, you can see a larger version of it. |
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