I remember hearing somewhere that an author hasn’t truly “arrived” until their stories inspire fan art. Of course, I’ve also heard “arrived” equated to unpleasant things like finding signed copies of your novel at Goodwill, getting a one-star review, or being hit with a frivolous lawsuit–but this is WAY more fun! When I first started … Read More
Author: Karen Barnett
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #5
EDIT: The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt is over (10/28), and the winners have been contacted. The winner for my extra-bonus-giveaway for a copy of WHERE THE FIRE FALLS is Arletta Bouton! Congratulations, Arletta! Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’re just joining us, the hunt begins at Lisa Bergren’s website, with Stop #1. If … Read More
The Music of Where the Fire Falls
Doesn’t it seem like some books deserve a soundtrack? When I first visited Yosemite National Park in 2016 to do the on-the-ground research for Where the Fire Falls, I was already looking for something that might make my hero, Clark Johnson, stand out. The heroine, Olivia, is a flamboyant watercolor artist–would Clark pale in comparison? … Read More
Celebrating Where the Fire Falls with a #Giveaway!
Launch month is finally here! I’m excited to see Where the Fire Falls heading out into the world for people to read. Of course, I’m always a little anxious, too, but mostly excited. I know everyone has their own treasured memories of visits to national parks, and many people have told me that Yosemite is … Read More
BOGO offer on Where the Fire Falls
We are getting so close to the release date for WHERE THE FIRE FALLS, and I’m excited to see the latest story in the Vintage National Parks novels get out into the hands of readers just in time for summer travel. My publisher is offering a special BOGO pre-order deal right now that you’re not … Read More
An eBook sale plus another HUGE giveaway!
There is so much exciting book stuff going on right now, that I’m not sure where to start–with the surprise eBook sale of OUT OF THE RUINS *or* the second BookSweeps giveaway with 15+ inspirational historical fiction authors? I know I just came at you a couple of weeks ago with a BookSweeps giveaway, but … Read More
Two HUGE Giveaways!
Today, I have some fun surprise giveaways that I’d like to share with you! First, I’ve teamed up with 20 fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Christian & Inspirational novels to 2 lucky winners, PLUS a brand new eReader to the Grand Prizewinner! You can win my novel, THE ROAD TO PARADISE, … Read More
Christmas in Paradise, just for you!
Just in time for Christmas, I’ve written a short follow-up story to The Road to Paradise, titled Christmas in Paradise. This is a glimpse of Ford and Margie’s first Christmas in the snowbound Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier National Park. The Braydens experience some new family traditions, tender moments, and a few surprise guests–along with … Read More
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway — Day 11
On the 11th day of Christmas, my favorite authors gave to me . . . Welcome to Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, where 10 authors are giving away more than 78 prizes — including a Kindle Fire HD 8! All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter form below. Choose … Read More
Where the Fire Falls: A Vintage National Parks Novel
WHERE THE FIRE FALLS: A VINTAGE NATIONAL PARKS NOVEL Stunning Yosemite National Park sets the stage for this late 1920s historical romance with mystery, adventure, heart, and a sense of the place John Muir described as “pervaded with divine light.” Watercolorist Olivia Rutherford fashioned her image as an avant-garde artist to appeal to the region’s … Read More