Karen imagines. Wonders. Dreams. She hopes to inspire young readers and writers to do the same. Her first picture book A FRIEND IS A HUG will come out in 2026. 

She writes about kindness and compassion. Friendship and family. Persistence and perseverance. She hopes her words help children feel confident and curious. 

She's been a biologist and a teacher. She loves walking her dog Christmas on the boardwalks of Tombstone, AZ.