Karen BaneyJan 22 minColter Sons SeriesCharacter Insider: James Colter, Railroad Magnate“James, the oldest, wants to conquer the world. He’s far too ambitious to be tied down at the ranch.” –Sam Colter, The Reluctant...
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 BaneyNov 2, 20229 minColter Sons SeriesThe Railroad Magnate (Colter Sons Book 3) - Chapter 1 & 2Chapter 1 My name is James Colter, the first-born son of the Colter family. Unlike my brothers, my position in the family never crosses...
Karen BaneyAug 27, 20222 minhistoryThe 1860s Woman Part 1: OccupationsIn many of my novels, I love to put women in untraditional roles like: Horse Trainer / Hotel Clerk - A Heart Renewed (Prescott Pioneers...
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...
