Introducing “A Novel Gift” (and a Giveaway)

October 30, 2016By Karen Barnett 70 Comments

I’m excited to introduce “A Novel Gift” for all of you book-lovers out there! I’m a bit of a Grinch when it comes to Christmas shopping. I get frustrated trying to find the “perfect item” for someone and usually procrastinate until it’s nearly too late. Not this year. I’ve shopped early–for you! I’ve put together a special … Read More

Visit the Story Setting: Donaldina Cameron House

June 27, 2016By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

Every novel has a seed of inspiration that launches the author into storytelling mode. For Through the Shadows, it was the story of the great San Francisco missionary, Donaldina Cameron. Cameron, a tireless servant of Christ, rescued as many as 3,000 victims of human trafficking in Chinatown in the early 1900s. While most people turned a blind eye to … Read More

Book Giveaway Winners!

June 7, 2016By Karen Barnett No Comments

5-Book Giveaway Winners I’m pleased to announce the winners from my recent Through the Shadows 5-book giveaway and blog tour. Thanks to everyone who entered! Congratulations to the winners: Kathleen Anderson, Anita Heath, Melissa Morr, Lucy Reynolds, and Loraine Nunley. My publicists from Litfuse Publicity Group will be in touch via email with details on how … Read More

Have you heard? It’s a Book-Selfie Giveaway!

April 27, 2016By Karen Barnett No Comments

The last couple of months have been packed. Plenty of crazy mom stuff, like dance competitions, prom preparations, overnight field trips, and–get this for wild–putting blue dye in my teen daughter’s hair. As a writer, it’s been equally crazy: conferences, writing, editing, and deadlines. Here are a few of the big highlights and a fun book-selfie GIVEAWAY! BOOK … Read More

Through the Shadows: The Golden Gate Chronicles, Book 3

October 16, 2015By Karen Barnett No Comments

THROUGH THE SHADOWS THE GOLDEN GATE CHRONICLES | BOOK 3 Brand new from Abingdon Press. (ISBN-10: 1426781458, ISBN-13: 978-1426781452) Available now! As San Francisco rises from the ashes, an age-old battle looms between corruption and the promise of new beginnings. The devastating earthquake is just two years past, but the city of San Francisco is still trying … Read More