Karen Barnett is the award-winning author of Mistaken and several articles published by Guideposts and other national magazines. Her latest release is Out of the Ruins (May 2014). She lives in Albany, Oregon, with her husband, two children, and an attention-loving dachshund named Mystery.
For more information, visit her website KarenBarnettBooks.com.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I enjoyed the Little House on the Prairie series, but I was even more enamored with a frontier-era novel called Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink.
What book did you read that first made you want to be an author?
The Hardy Boys mysteries. I devoured them as a kid, and I remember thinking—how hard could it be?
What was the last book you read, just for fun?
I just finished reading Tour de Force by Elizabeth White. My 12-year-old daughter is ballet-obsessed, and I wanted to be sure it was appropriate for a young reader.
What upcoming release are you most looking forward to reading?
A Place in His Heart by Rebecca DeMarino. I remember chatting with Rebecca about this book two years ago, and I’ve been waiting to read it ever since!
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Karen is new to me as an author and I’d enjoy getting to read some if her writing. I find it interesting what people name their pets and wonder why they come up with some of the names they do. Mystery might have a story behind it. I remember reading Carrie Woodlawn MANY yrs ago. Here’s hoping to be a winner. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve always thought the same, Anne! But Mystery came to us with her name. So it really is a mystery! 🙂
I always forget to look at the blog question in contests :). I am in the middle of several books and when I finish those I have two books by Ann Gabhart from the library I need to read. Thx again for the contest.
Thanks so much Robin, for hosting Karen Barnett and giving us an opportunity to enter the giveaway for “Out of the Ruins”. Karen is a new author to me, therefore I enjoyed the interview with her. I have read a review of her book,and it sounds awesome. I would be delighted to be among the winners. Thanks and God bless.
I am reading The Story Teller by Lisa Wingate.
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the book I will be reading next is Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson
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I have a pile 3 feet high! I am in the middle of 3 books right now and can’t honestly say that I know which one I will pick up after these are completed. I have lots of choices though – mystery, WWII history, YA, NA, romance, dystopian….
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I just finished Francine Rivers’ new book, A Bridge To Haven, and it was fantastic!! I am an elementary media specialist so currently I am reading A Snicker of Magic and it is very good. Children’s lit is something I enjoy reading as well. This new book by Karen looks interesting and I love historical fiction.
I too loved Little House on the Prairie, Caddie Woodlawn, and The Hardy Boys, and sometimes when the mood strikes, I reread some of them for old times’ sake. I would love to win a copy of Out of the Ruins! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I was hoping to read your book next if I win. This book has been on my wish list.
I was hoping to read Out of the Ruins if I win. This book has been on my wish list.
Walt Larimore’s Hazel Creek is next on my reading list, but I would love to try a new author!
I have had a crazy week and haven’t hardly read at all. I’ve been watching Call the Midwife and Downton Abbey 😉 So I am working on Ted Dekker’s A Man Called Blessed. As far as the next book? It depends on what I win 😀
Hi Robin, I just finished reading A Rumored Engagement by Lily George and I plan on reading Child of Mine by Beverly Lewis next. It should be in the mail today. I want to read this book so bad I hope that I win. Thank you for sharing this interview and a chance to win a copy of Out of the Ruins. ~ Blessings to you ~
I’m reading Mary Poppins right now (I saw Saving Mr. Banks and realized I had never actually read the book!) and next in my pile is In His Arms by Robin Lee Hatcher. Can’t wait to read that one or Our of the Ruins! Thank you for sharing new authors with us!
The next book I read will be Letter From France by Therese. It was a goodreads win.
My next book : Forget me Nots by Miralee Ferrell. sharon
I have several fiction books to read and I haven’t decided which one yet, but my nonfiction choice is When a Woman finds her Voice by Jo Ann Fore.
I am currently reading Fair Valley Refuge by Lynette Bonner. When I finish that, I plan to read Deadly Intent by Margaret Daley. I have read some of your books and enjoyed them; but I admit it has been a while back. I need to get one or some of your books again some time. I am particularly a mystery/suspense lover.
The book next for me is by Brenda Novak – When Snow Falls
I am reading Ember Island by Kimberley Freeman.
I am planning on reading Saving Amelie and Yankee in Atlanta next. Enjoyed the interview with Karen!
I will start reading Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman next week!!
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I just finished David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell a short time ago. For fun I am reading Creston Mapes’ book Sky Zone, and for a study I am readying Limitless Life by Derwin L Gray.
I read a great review of Karen’s book, and I have added it to my wish list. There is so much adventure in it! I was pulled in by the review.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Oh my, I am not sure what book I will be reading next. I just finished Ted Dekker’s Water Walker and started Ransome’s Honor by Kaye Dacus. Most likely I will start reading a series from Guideposts called Mary’s Mystery Book shop; while I am waiting for the new shipment of books to come into the library.
I have to say as a child I loved reading Trixie Belden, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys; Little House on the Praire was my ultimate favorite.
That’s the kind of book my wife loves!