Karen in the Peaceful forest

      Karen lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband Paul, a bossy cat named Tater Tot, and a mischievous dog named Daffy.  She is mom to four grown children, stepmom to three, and grandma to an assortment of kids who range from 20 to 5. 
      Karen's articles, poems and editorials have appeared in a wide range of publications. 
      Her outside interests include prison ministry and addressing the needs of people with developmental disabilities.  She reads a lot, walks when motivated, and swims at every opportunity.


Karen's articles and poems have appeared in a wide variety of publications. You may see a partial list by clicking here.  Others, not listed, were published when she was reporter/editor of a San Jose newspaper.


Karen's stories have appeared in ten gift book anthologies.  You may see more about them by
clicking here

Karen's personal account of her son's journey through a drug induced psychosis, to the freedom that only God can provide.  Read more about it by clicking here

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