The Courage Chronicles

May 8, 2019By Karen Barnett No Comments

Welcome to the Courage Chronicles! This has been such a fun project, made even more special because it’s being shared by five friends. This is the fourth time Sarah, Regina, Joanne, Amanda, and I have put our heads and hearts together to bring something special to historical romance readers. In the past, we’ve been honored … Read More

An eBook sale plus another HUGE giveaway!

March 13, 2018By Karen Barnett No Comments

There is so much exciting book stuff going on right now, that I’m not sure where to start–with the surprise eBook sale of OUT OF THE RUINS *or* the second BookSweeps giveaway with 15+ inspirational historical fiction authors? I know I just came at you a couple of weeks ago with a BookSweeps giveaway, but … Read More

Top book picks for Christmas gifts

December 1, 2015By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

Normally I scatter my book picks on random Fridays throughout the year, but this time I decided to save them up for one special gift recommendation post! You have fiction-lovers on your shopping list, right? You know the ones–folks who could build a Christmas book tree just from the stacks towering near their bed? (Yep, that’s what … Read More

Christmas Chronicles Winners!

December 8, 2014By Karen Barnett No Comments

Thank you so much to all of you who joined us last week for The Christmas Chronicles. What I’ve loved most about the three Chronicles events (Hope Chronicles in 2012, Trust Chronicles in 2013, and Christmas Chronicles in 2014) is the spirit of community that has blossomed each time. The five of us are so blessed by … Read More

Christmas Chronicles: Abby Fischer

December 4, 2014By Karen Barnett 157 Comments

The Christmas Chronicles is a blog hop between 5 historical romance authors. Our desire is to bring you joy through these letters, grounded in the true spirit of the season, and written from the fictional viewpoints of each book’s heroine. We’re so glad to have you join the event. Each day this week, a new … Read More

Friday Book Pick: ON DISTANT SHORES by Sarah Sundin

September 27, 2013By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

I don’t know about where you live, but here in Oregon, fall has definitely, um… fallen. And with our gloomy, rainy weather, nothing cheers me up like cracking open a good book. (Do books really crack?) This week, I’m recommending On Distant Shores by one of my all-time favorite authors, Sarah Sundin. I’ve devoured every … Read More

Trust Chronicles: Winners!

May 20, 2013By Karen Barnett No Comments

Thank you to everyone who took part in Trust Chronicles! I had such fun reading everyone’s comments. Many of them touched my heart. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read Laurie’s letter or the comments that followed, you can scroll down or click here. The contest is complete and the drawings have been…drawn. 🙂 Here … Read More

Closing the cover on Hope Chronicles: Winners!

November 12, 2012By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Hope Chronicles Blog Hop! We’ve been very excited by how you’ve all jumped on board, sharing stories, verses, and songs of hope with us all week. Regina, Sarah, Joanne, Amanda, and I have been e-mailing behind the scenes, sharing stories of how YOUR comments have blessed US. … Read More

Friday Fun–Hope Chronicles Continues

November 9, 2012By Karen Barnett No Comments

Happy Friday, everyone! This has been such an exciting week, I’m almost sorry to see Friday arrive. Can you believe that? My giveaway for Mona Hodgson’s novel, The Bride Wore Blue, which began one week ago is now complete and our winner is Ann Gaylia O’Barr. Congratulations, Ann! I know you’re going to love this … Read More