The Road Less Traveled

May 25, 2021By Karen Barnett No Comments

I’m guessing a lot of you are like me when it comes to visiting the national parks. Even though we say everyone needs to experience these incredible places, we also hate running into crowds while we’re there. It’s an uncomfortable contradiction. But I crave those precious moments of solitude in nature, and I’ve learned some … Read More

Park Fun to Have at Home

March 23, 2020By Karen Barnett No Comments

Our lives have changed so much in just a week or two, haven’t they? When the news first started talking about canceled flights and cruises, my original thought was, “This might be a great year for park visits.” There’s no better place to practice social distancing than the wilderness–right? Wrong. National and state parks are … Read More

A Campfire Circle with Yellowstone Authors

January 30, 2020By Karen Barnett No Comments

Okay, friends, it’s time to grab your marshmallows and gather around the virtual Yellowstone campfire! I’ve asked two of my author friends to join us today. Like me, they both have written novels set at Yellowstone National Park. So I thought it would be fun to “circle our camp chairs” and chat about what’s it … Read More

I Love National Parks Giveaway

December 3, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

UPDATE: CONTEST COMPLETE. I’m in the mood for a giveaway, how about you? I put together a huge collection of National Parks goodies for this special “I Love National Parks Giveaway.” It includes a complete set of my Vintage National Parks novels: The Road to Paradise, Where the Fire Falls, and Ever Faithful. Here are … Read More

Writers on the Road

June 4, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. Our winner is Betty Tipton Chambers. Congratulations, Betty! I’ll be in touch so we can get your copies of The King’s Mercy and Ever Faithful in the mail! This is the long-awaited release week for Lori Benton‘s novel, The King’s Mercy (Giveaway info at end). Readers have been anticipating … Read More

Name the bison!

May 28, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

Help me name the bison on Ever Faithful’s cover, and enter to win a copy of the book -or- an official “Vintage National Parks” mug.

The Courage Chronicles

May 8, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

Welcome to the Courage Chronicles! This has been such a fun project, made even more special because it’s being shared by five friends. This is the fourth time Sarah, Regina, Joanne, Amanda, and I have put our heads and hearts together to bring something special to historical romance readers. In the past, we’ve been honored … Read More

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #3

March 13, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

UPDATE: The Scavenger Hunt is over! The winner of my ARC of Ever Faithful is Grace, whose email starts with “ReadingBee.” Congratulations, Grace! I’ll be contacting you shortly. To see the grand prize winners, check out the list here. Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to … Read More

On the sixth day of Christmas . . .

December 6, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

Welcome to the 6th day of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!   I’m SO excited to take part in this epic giveaway. The prizes are building, and today’s winner will receive ALL of the below! Where the Fire Falls: A Vintage National Parks Novel by Karen Barnett. And . . . My Heart Belongs in … Read More