KAREN BLACK
I wrote my first story about a horse named Dusty. No, there wasn’t really a horse named Dusty, but my imaginary equine ran as fast as the wind, jumped over fences, and stuck his head through my bedroom window whenever I called his name. That was over half a century ago, and I still remember it.
Reading and English were my favorite school subjects and on tests, essay questions were my favorite. I had several pen pals and couldn’t get enough of reading and writing letters.
Publishing a book wasn’t on my agenda until an author encouraged me to try. He was a friend who had contributed to several anthologies and asked me to read a story he was working on for an upcoming publication. We discussed plots and storylines, and somehow the conversation morphed into his suggestion that I write a short story. Suggest isn’t accurate. He dared me to write a story and submit it for consideration to be included in an anthology, and so I did. That was ten years ago. Since then, I’ve published several short stories, an anthology, a novel, and have contributed to several publications. The moral of the story is that if you love to write, do it. If you aren’t sure if you love to write, try it.
Reading and English were my favorite school subjects and on tests, essay questions were my favorite. I had several pen pals and couldn’t get enough of reading and writing letters.
Publishing a book wasn’t on my agenda until an author encouraged me to try. He was a friend who had contributed to several anthologies and asked me to read a story he was working on for an upcoming publication. We discussed plots and storylines, and somehow the conversation morphed into his suggestion that I write a short story. Suggest isn’t accurate. He dared me to write a story and submit it for consideration to be included in an anthology, and so I did. That was ten years ago. Since then, I’ve published several short stories, an anthology, a novel, and have contributed to several publications. The moral of the story is that if you love to write, do it. If you aren’t sure if you love to write, try it.
Treacherous Love, A Short Story of Misdirected Passion.
Blurb…Rochelle adores Ethan, but volatile confrontations threaten to destroy their marriage. When a tragic accident hospitalizes their son, the resulting events force Rochelle to recognize the damage that her rage has caused. Determined not to lose Ethan, Rochelle vows to change. Ethan agrees to give their relationship another chance. Despite it all, he loves his wife. But the road to recovery isn’t an easy one, and sometimes love isn’t enough.
AUTHOR BIO:
Karen Black lives in the eastern United States, with her husband and a variety of critters, wild and domestic. Hobbies include herb gardening, wildlife watching and wine making, though all are put on hold when she’s caught up in a story. With a lifelong affection for animals, a fascination with the supernatural and a background in criminal justice, the author draws on experience, as well as imagination to create stories that are believable, unique and entertaining. Expect the unexpected.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @KarensStories - https://twitter.com/KarensStories
Facebook: Stories by Karen - https://www.facebook.com/StoriesbyKaren/
Website: Stories by Karen - https://storiesbykaren.org/
Karen Black lives in the eastern United States, with her husband and a variety of critters, wild and domestic. Hobbies include herb gardening, wildlife watching and wine making, though all are put on hold when she’s caught up in a story. With a lifelong affection for animals, a fascination with the supernatural and a background in criminal justice, the author draws on experience, as well as imagination to create stories that are believable, unique and entertaining. Expect the unexpected.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @KarensStories - https://twitter.com/KarensStories
Facebook: Stories by Karen - https://www.facebook.com/StoriesbyKaren/
Website: Stories by Karen - https://storiesbykaren.org/
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