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Karla Clark

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Born

in Rockford, The United States

Website

Http://www.karlaclarkauthor.com

Genre

Fiction, Children's

Influences

Anne Tyler, Peter Hedges

Member Since

November 2008

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Karla Clark wanted to be an author when she was a child...then she wanted to be an artist. She feels very blessed to be both. Her passion for writing comes from her father who was a consummate storyteller. She is the author of six books—three novels, a book of short stories, and two children’s picture books. She has made over 100 visits to local women’s book clubs from 2003-2018, is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustartors, Rockford Arts Council, and Chicago Writer’s Association.

Karla lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband and adult autistic son. She has a degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. When she's not writing, she's creating decoupage paper collages that she sells at an annual art s ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Karla Clark Ahhh. It’s funny, but it’s never been a problem for me because I just don’t view times when I am not writing as being “blocked.” I view it as just not…moreAhhh. It’s funny, but it’s never been a problem for me because I just don’t view times when I am not writing as being “blocked.” I view it as just not being a good, creative moment...and I try to do something else. I only write when I am moved to write. I am an artist as well as an author, so when I’m not writing I create paper collages that I sell at art shows. As long as I am doing something creative, I never feel stifled. But if I had to face deadlines, I am sure I would confront that terrible phenomenon!(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Karla Clark The best thing about being a writer is that it has helped me to understand human beings better. When you are a writer, you have to keep an open mind a…moreThe best thing about being a writer is that it has helped me to understand human beings better. When you are a writer, you have to keep an open mind about people. You have to try to understand the minds of good people and not-so-good people. Writing is a way to not only express yourself, but also a creative platform to fictionally right some wrongs, change the world, and makes dreams come true. It’s quite a powerful, magical thing!(less)

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Average rating: 4.15 · 776 ratings · 148 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	You Be Mommy by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Zoe Persico (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 243 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Three Ways to Be Brave: A Trio of Stories by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Jeff Östberg (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 155 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Phony Baloney of Greta Maloney by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Emma Clements (illustrator) 4.54 avg rating — 94 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Be Daddy by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Steph Lew (Illustrator) 3.81 avg rating — 99 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Be Grandma by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator) 3.93 avg rating — 56 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Everybody and Their Brother 4.42 avg rating — 38 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Be Grandpa by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Debby Rahmalia (illustrator) 3.65 avg rating — 31 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Be Teacher by Karla Clark (Goodreads Author), Gabby Zapata (illustrator) 3.46 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Between Courses: A Culinary Love Story 3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2003 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Annie's Heaven 3.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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YOU BE MOMMY

Good news, fellow readers and authors! YOU BE MOMMY has done so well that my publisher will be releasing a board book version for the little ones on March 30, 2021. It will be nice to have both versions from which to choose. I know my own kids loved the “feel” of a board book in their hands—so much easier for those little hands to turn the page!

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