Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #7

October 22, 2025By Karen Barnett 10 Comments

Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1 and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes! If this is your first visit here, let me introduce myself! My … Read More

Through Water and Stone GIVEAWAY!

September 25, 2025By Karen Barnett 16 Comments

Through Water and Stone has officially splashed into the world, and I’m celebrating with a book giveaway! Since Amazon’s taking its sweet time shipping copies, this is your chance to snag one early—and without the wait. Who’s ready to dive in? To enter, fill out the form below. It will ask you to subscribe to … Read More

Zion National Park – Too Crowded?

August 28, 2025By Karen Barnett No Comments

When people hear how much I loved hiking in Zion National Park, the first thing they often say is, “Wasn’t it crowded?” And yes—Zion is one of the busiest parks in the system. But when my husband and I went in mid-November of 2023, we discovered something delightful: solitude is still possible in this stunning … Read More

National Park Week Flash Sale

April 22, 2025By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

2 Days, 2 Books, $2.99 each. Don’t miss it! National Park Week is here—a time to honor the wild places that inspire awe, reflection, and a deep sense of wonder. To celebrate, I’m offering a special 2-day flash sale on two of my national park novels that are especially close to my heart. 🌲 Where … Read More

Park It: Why We Bought a Class B Van

June 15, 2024By Karen Barnett 4 Comments

I’m a confessed national park geek who dreams of visiting every NPS site. But unfortunately, I’m also a wimp when it comes to tent camping. When my husband and I started looking into RV life, we discussed many different options from adorable mini teardrop trailers to fifth wheels, massive class A rigs, class C motorhomes, … Read More

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #24

March 13, 2024By Karen Barnett 217 Comments

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for participating! Mallori N is the winner of my bonus giveaway and has been contacted by email. Congrats! Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, … Read More

What it’s like to live in a national park

October 10, 2023By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could live in a national park? Some parks offer housing to their seasonal staff, and you certainly can’t beat the location! I had the joy and privilege of living in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier back when I worked as a seasonal park … Read More