Karen BaneyDec 28, 20222 minGet to Know MeWhat Ifs: Great for Plots, Bad for Self-ReflectionMy books would be insanely boring if it wasn’t for “what ifs” and “what kind of…” questions. Throughout the writing process for the...
Karen BaneyJul 30, 20222 minGet to Know MeI’m Not Sorry If My Characters Offend YouOkay, that probably sounds harsh and even the title of this post may offend you, but I do hope you will persevere and read on anyway....
Karen BaneyJun 4, 20221 minColter Sons SeriesHistoric Railroad Bridge in Prescott, AZMy husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a three-day trip to my favorite Arizona town: Prescott. We stayed at...
Karen BaneyMay 14, 20222 minGet to Know MeChanges to My Writing ProcessAs I’ve started writing the Colter Sons Series, I’m making a few changes to my writing process and even my writing style. It’s important...
Karen BaneyMay 5, 20222 minGet to Know MeUnexpected Story InspirationSometimes one simple sentence or thought creates a flurry of inspiration for me. One of the ways I approach writing and scene development...
Karen BaneyMar 25, 20221 minGet to Know MeDestined to be an AuthorWhen I was growing up, the first Christian Historical Fiction books I read were by Janette Oke. While I was in Junior High and High...
Karen BaneyMar 19, 20222 minGet to Know MeHistorical Fact vs FictionOne of the things I love about writing historical fiction is that I get to read tons of books about real history. I am inspired by the...
Karen BaneyMar 8, 20221 minGet to Know MeAuthor Interview with Karen BaneyCheckout the author interview I did at AwesomeGang.com. See who my favorite authors are and learn about my unique approach to writing.