For My Readers

Discussion Questions for Readers

Under a Veiled Moon	Down a Dark River	A Trace of Deceit
	Dangerous Duet	A Lady in the Smoke

Invite Me to Your Book Club!

“Our book club loved reading and discussing A Dangerous Duet. It was a fascinating evening and such a treat to get to ask questions of the author!” – Debbie, Book Club leader, Phoenix

“Our first love here at Anticus is art — and our second is books! So A Trace of Deceit was a perfect choice for our Book Club read. A mystery that blends art, history, and Victorian culture, with a hint of romance. And I really enjoyed seeing how easily our book club members engaged in the discussion with Karen — on everything rom how she fine-tuned her characters to her plot development process. We’re very much looking forward to her next book! – K.T., Book Buyer, Anticus Art Gallery and Bookstore, Scottsdale

Make the most of your book club!

Part of the charm of historical fiction and historical mysteries is that the represented world is different from our present day–and yet many of the challenges and strife that the Victorians faced have their counterparts in the 21st century.

​Historical research often feels like magic to me, and with every one of my books, it seems that the core idea for the book found me. In the course of my research, I read something or discover something that sparks a degree of astonishment or perplexity that I cannot ignore. Once I begin a book, I write and research in a way that reminds me of making  cake frosting … add a little milk … add a little confectioner’s sugar … then a little more milk … I’d love to share my insights and experiences as an author with you and your friends! 

Contact me to arrange a date to Skype or Zoom with your book club! For each of my novels, I will enhance and enliven your book club discussion with a full package of images and information about 1870s London, additional discussion questions not found in the back of the books, personal anecdotes from my writing journey for each of my novels, and a full question and answer session.