Character Insider: The Irreproachable Misfit Sam Colter
“Sam was Mama’s favorite. Always has been and always will be. I was jealous of my irreproachable brother.” –Boone Colter, The Roaming...
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Karen Baney
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
What Ifs: Great for Plots, Bad for Self-Reflection
My books would be insanely boring if it wasn’t for “what ifs” and “what kind of…” questions. Throughout the writing process for the...
Karen Baney
- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
The 1860s Woman Part 1: Occupations
In many of my novels, I love to put women in untraditional roles like: Horse Trainer / Hotel Clerk - A Heart Renewed (Prescott Pioneers...
Karen Baney
- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
When Sam Meets Ellie Mae
Excerpt from The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) Sam “Incoming female rider,” Boone announced as he skidded his black stallion,...
Karen Baney
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
When Ellie Mae Meets Sam
Excerpt from The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) Ellie Mae When I reined in the mare near the house, Mrs. Colter was the first...
Karen Baney
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
NEW RELEASE: The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1)
A heartwarming western romance and coming of age story set in Prescott, Arizona in 1887. As Sam Colter takes on more responsibilities at...
Karen Baney
- Jul 14, 2022
- 9 min
The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1) - Chapter 1 & 2
Chapter 1 My name is Sam Colter. Samuel when Mama is about to take me to task, which is hardly ever. I am the second to oldest of the...
Karen Baney
- Jun 4, 2022
- 1 min
Historic Railroad Bridge in Prescott, AZ
My husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a three-day trip to my favorite Arizona town: Prescott. We stayed at...
Karen Baney
- May 14, 2022
- 2 min
Changes to My Writing Process
As 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 Baney
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
First Arizona Territorial Governor Overlooked
In A Dream Unfolding (Prescott Pioneers Book 1) and in The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons Book 1), I mention that Governor John Goodwin...
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