When art inspires fiction. . . and then inspires more art! A reader beautifully re-creates painting from Where the Fire Falls

November 26, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #5

October 24, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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

July 13, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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!

June 16, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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

May 17, 2018By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

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!

March 13, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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!

February 28, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

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!

December 20, 2017By Karen Barnett No Comments

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

December 11, 2017By Karen Barnett 3 Comments

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

October 18, 2017By Karen Barnett No Comments

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