Christmas Chronicles: Abby Fischer

December 4, 2014By Karen Barnett 157 Comments

The Christmas Chronicles is a blog hop between 5 historical romance authors. Our desire is to bring you joy through these letters, grounded in the true spirit of the season, and written from the fictional viewpoints of each book’s heroine. We’re so glad to have you join the event. Each day this week, a new … Read More

Friday Book Pick: ON DISTANT SHORES by Sarah Sundin

September 27, 2013By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

I don’t know about where you live, but here in Oregon, fall has definitely, um… fallen. And with our gloomy, rainy weather, nothing cheers me up like cracking open a good book. (Do books really crack?) This week, I’m recommending On Distant Shores by one of my all-time favorite authors, Sarah Sundin. I’ve devoured every … Read More

Trust Chronicles: Winners!

May 20, 2013By Karen Barnett No Comments

Thank you to everyone who took part in Trust Chronicles! I had such fun reading everyone’s comments. Many of them touched my heart. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read Laurie’s letter or the comments that followed, you can scroll down or click here. The contest is complete and the drawings have been…drawn. 🙂 Here … Read More

Trust Chronicles: Laurie Burke

May 15, 2013By Karen Barnett 137 Comments

The Trust Chronicles is a blog hop and collaborative project between 5 historical romance authors. Our desire is to bring you lasting hope through these letters, grounded in trust in our Lord, and written from the fictional viewpoints of each book’s heroine. We’re so glad to have you join the event. Each day this week, … Read More

Friday Book Pick: LOVE IN THE BALANCE by Regina Jennings

April 4, 2013By Karen Barnett 3 Comments

Are you getting bored with the typical romantic heroines who swoon at the slightest touch of the hero’s hand? Then it’s time you read Molly Lovelace’s story in Love in the Balance by Regina Jennings. Daughter of a wealthy sawmill owner, she’s been sneaking romantic moments with her beau for some time. When he decides … Read More

Closing the cover on Hope Chronicles: Winners!

November 12, 2012By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Hope Chronicles Blog Hop! We’ve been very excited by how you’ve all jumped on board, sharing stories, verses, and songs of hope with us all week. Regina, Sarah, Joanne, Amanda, and I have been e-mailing behind the scenes, sharing stories of how YOUR comments have blessed US. … Read More

Friday Fun–Hope Chronicles Continues

November 9, 2012By Karen Barnett No Comments

Happy Friday, everyone! This has been such an exciting week, I’m almost sorry to see Friday arrive. Can you believe that? My giveaway for Mona Hodgson’s novel, The Bride Wore Blue, which began one week ago is now complete and our winner is Ann Gaylia O’Barr. Congratulations, Ann! I know you’re going to love this … Read More

Finding my smile…

November 1, 2012By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

I had a super-grouchy day a couple of days ago. For me, the bright spot about crab-cake days is they’re often followed up by spots of sunshine, a little touch of joy breaking through the emotional clouds. Here are a few things that made my smile break through. The sun shining through the brightly-colored fall … Read More