UPDATE: The Scavenger Hunt is over! The winner of my ARC of Ever Faithful is Grace, whose email starts with “ReadingBee.” Congratulations, Grace! I’ll be contacting you shortly. To see the grand prize winners, check out the list here. Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to … Read More
EDIT: GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. MORE INFO TO COME! I’ve been writing novels about our national parks for several years now, and there’s a good reason for that. Not only am I fascinated by these incredible places, but I used to work as a seasonal park ranger at Mount Rainier National Park. So I have a … Read More
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
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Thank you for your interest in my stories! As a special gift, I’m delighted to offer you a free ebook, Christmas in Paradise, a heartwarming holiday tale inspired by one of my Vintage National Park Novels. Plus, by claiming your copy, you’ll also be subscribed to my Compass newsletter, where I share exclusive book updates, … Read More
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Interested in Karen’s current speaking and events schedule? Learn more here. “Karen’s dry wit and descriptiveness pulls the listener in as if they are right there in the moment, participating in the story.” Deanna Day Young, President, Bucket Buddies Mission Words used to describe Karen’s speaking style: funny, story-teller, creative, vulnerable, gracious, humorous, trustworthy. Karen’s … Read More
(For an official bio and downloadable images see Karen’s media kit). Karen Barnett is the award-winning author of historical novels that bring America’s national parks to life through rich storytelling, romance, and adventure. Her books, including Where Trees Touch the Sky (Redwood), When Stone Wings Fly (Great Smoky Mountains), Ever Faithful (Yellowstone) and more, blend … Read More
Mine is the Night is a enchanting interpretation of the biblical story of Ruth set in Jacobite Scotland. Author Liz Curtis Higgs, perhaps best known for her series, Bad Girls of the Bible, has penned a beautiful historical novel that is impossible to put down. The newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr and her aging mother-in law … Read More
In the spirit of those end-of-the-year top ten lists, I thought I’d organize a list of my favorite Christian novels that I read during 2010. Not all of them were published in 2010, I just happened to read them this year. If you click on the link, it will take you the “Book Pick Friday” where … Read More