Esperar... Spanish for "to wait" encompasses much more than that. Depending on context, three English verbs can be found within this one Spanish word. Yo espero. I wait. I hope. I…

Just last week I received news from Kirkus that my novel had been reviewed. I was excited but also nervous. I'd waited months and suddenly I didn't know if I…

Coming in 2016... the next book in the ART COLLECTION SERIES ATOMS OF MEMORY   Introducing ... Sogni by Vittorio Corcos,1896 in the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, Rome Karina A seamstress…

What do wine, chocolate and aspen leaves have in common? You guessed it! These are some of my favorite things. And I'm going to share them as prizes in my spring…

Bring the whole family and join me for a fun-filled celebration of books, music, food, culture, and art! When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: The beautiful USC campus From 12-2…

Hi everyone! On January 22nd I will be doing a reading at a local readers and authors' event called Book'd in Burbank. In conjunction with the event, I have written a book review…

    Announcing the winners of my November Graces giveaway! Grand prize of a signed copy and $10 Amazon gift card          !!! KAREN GAGNON !!!  …