The Day I Realized I Was a Real Creator:(Spoiler: It Wasn’t After I Published) A heartfelt reflection on how I stopped waiting for permission and started owning my creative title. I had already published a few books. Covers were uploaded, pages were proofed, sales trickled in. By all technical definitions, I was a published author….
On the Last Day of My 40s: Dirty Dishes, Big Dreams & Finally Seeing Myself Clearly Today, I spent the last day of my 40s doing laundry. And dishes. And all the not-so-glamorous behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps a family running. No spa day. No champagne brunch. Just me, my to-do list, and the quiet hum…
The Day the Door Opened A Backyard Adventure Through Jimmy’s Eyes Some stories don’t need to be made up.Some find you in five silent, terrifying minutes.And sometimes, those stories are better told from the heart of a child who sees the world a little differently. This is Jimmy’s story—told through the wonder of his eyes,…
Behind the Books The real life (and coffee) behind the pages The Heart Behind Every Page Ever wonder what’s really happening behind the screen when a new book goes live? Spoiler: It’s usually me — messy bun, oversized hoodie, cold coffee, and a pile of notebooks trying to keep their secrets. I’m Karen — a…
An Introduction to Jimmy and me Parenting is a journey — full of surprises, detours, and deep, messy love.This blog is where I share my map. Hi, I’m Karen. And this is Jimmy — my youngest son, my heart, my teacher, and the spark behind nearly everything I do. Meet Jimmy Jimmy is six years…
How I Got Started with Low Content Publishing (and Why I’m Still in Love with It) Like many things in my life, this journey didn’t start with a grand plan—it started with a problem. I needed a logbook for my son with special needs. Something simple but structured—something I could use to keep track of…
How I Tackle Big Dreams in Tiny Time Blocks Let me tell you something about “free time.” It’s a myth. I’m a mom. A caregiver. A creative entrepreneur with coffee that’s gone cold more times than I can count. Around here, there’s always someone who needs something, laundry that somehow multiplies like rabbits, and about…
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Spoiler alert: a lot. A lot could go wrong. And a lot did go wrong.But also? A lot went right—and most importantly, I did it. At 49.5 years old, I decided it was finally time to stop waiting for someone else to build the dream for me and start building…
A little sass, a lot of coffee, and a whole lot of real talk. Hey there, and welcome to my little digital home. I’m Karen — writer, puzzle book maker, special needs mama, recovering perfectionist, and full-time coffee-dependent life juggler. This blog? It’s where I share the real stuff.Not just the “here’s how to format…
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