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 my newsletter, COMPASS. Are you a new subscriber? You’ll need to hop over to my subscription page first, and then come back to fill out the entry form. Already a subscriber? No problem—just enter the email address where you receive the newsletter.
📚 Don’t miss out—your early copy could be on the way soon!
The giveaway closes on October 2, 2025, at 12 pm Pacific Time.
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COMPASS is my monthly newsletter where I share behind-the-scenes peeks at my writing life, stories from our national park adventures, encouragement for your own faith journey, and the first scoop on new books and giveaways. Think of it as a little dose of inspiration and adventure delivered straight to your inbox.



Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, Karen! 🎉💛
Your pictures are beautiful
Thanks! Can’t wait to read the book!
Thank you for the giveaway option! Love your books.
Thank you for the chance to win your awesome giveaway!
Loved your newsletter!! Loved your pictures! So neat!!!
Thanks for the chance! I’m so excited for the audiobook too!
Love this opportunity! Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway! I think I’m already getting Compass. But just in case….
Love your books. Enjoy your newsletter.
Have really enjoyed your books! Bring up wonderful memories of the parks for me!
Thank You for the amazing giveaway I can’t wait to read this book!
Looking forward to this one, as I have enjoyed all the others!!
Thank You. Love your books!
You are so talented Karen! I appreciate this opportunity 😀 Thank you!
Thank you for the opportunity.
Thank you so much for the hunt