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Karen Olson

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Karen Olson is a product of North Dakota, Minnesota, Idaho and Montana. With a background in early childhood education and a career in nursing, she has learned the importance of seeking help and accepting support from people (and special pets) when needed. She uses her experiences as well as her dry sense of humor to inspire children to find their best selves.

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Karen Olson I only write when I have something to write! I don't try to force ideas, either I have them or I don't. But since I mainly write about animals, I thin…moreI only write when I have something to write! I don't try to force ideas, either I have them or I don't. But since I mainly write about animals, I think of our dogs and my shelter animals and often at least some ideas will come to me. (less)
Karen Olson Don't force yourself to write! Jot down notes as they come to you and try to put your thoughts together later. Plus, marketing stinks so read lots, wa…moreDon't force yourself to write! Jot down notes as they come to you and try to put your thoughts together later. Plus, marketing stinks so read lots, watch webinars! There's a lot of free info out there.(less)
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Where Are the Candy Bars

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A Kid’s Bucket List Journal

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Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea
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Murder on Oxford Lane by Tony  Bassett
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a good murder mystery

The main plot was engaging and kept my interest throughout. While I wasn’t very satisfied by the ending, I still liked the overall direction of the story. There was also a subplot involving the female sergeant that felt somewhat
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Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean
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Lords & Lionesses by Michael J. Ives
Lords & Lionesses
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This young adult book is about secrets, betrayals, seeking truth, belonging and friendship. The plot is interesting and should be liked by older teens. The characters are well defined for the most part, but the dialogue isn’t always natural. It defin ...more
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The Scarab Society Murders by Ella Strike
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I enjoyed reading this book. I have read some of the previous series books quite a while ago, but even if I had not, I think the story covers the tone of the background. I’ve read many cozy mysteries and this one sits in the middle of stories that ar ...more
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Spring at Taigh Fallon by Kirsty Ferry
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just the right touch

Just the right touch of romance, magic, intrigue, wonder, conflict along with well-developed characters. I looked forward to reading it.
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Two Bodies Are Better Than One by Erica Ruth Neubauer
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The Fells by Cath Staincliffe
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The Susan Henshaw Mysteries Books 9–16 by Valerie Wolzien
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Books to look forward to

I have read 16 Susan Henshaw books so that should say something! The main characters became very familiar and easy to like. The stories are essentially cozy mysteries to enjoy.
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Draw Like an Artist by Melissa Washburn
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Helps to develop drawing skills

General tips are provided in the front of the book, they are not overwhelming as some drawing books are. There are many basic drawings of various animals that are not difficult to draw. This book helps more of a beginn
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