Karen believes in the power of generosity and gratitude. She's an award-winning author of suspense and social-issue fiction, best known for writing New York–set mysteries and dramas centered on strong, flawed women navigating family, power, and moral choice.

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Her novels include Getting It Right: A Psychological Thriller, Justice for Emerson, a dual-timeline murder mystery with romantic elements; True Grace; Reckonings; and Tangled Lies -- each blending fast-paced suspense with social themes including race, leadership, community responsibility, forgiveness, and resilience.

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Karen’s stories are shaped by a long career in philanthropy, education, and nonprofit leadership, including co-ownership of a consulting and training firm and work that took her to five continents and was celebrated with speaking and giving-back awards.

 

Though she dreamed of becoming a writer from childhood, she published her first novel at age 69—bringing decades of lived experience into fiction that explores what it means to lead, endure, and begin again.

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In addition to her fiction, Karen hosts the weekly video podcast What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? where she interviews authors about craft, books they love, and the stories that shape us.

 

She is an Elder in her church and volunteers with organizations supporting nonprofits and communities facing food insecurity and housing instability.

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A native New Yorker living in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Karen shares her life with her husband and high school sweetheart, Robert. They have two grown children and three grandsons.