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Karla Brandenburg

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Karla Brandenburg is an award-winning author of contemporary romance novels which include paranormal elements. Now that her children have settled into lives of their own, she loves to go out into the world on adventures with her husband, from Milwaukee to the French Riviera, but the Chicago suburbs have always been “home.” She is an avid reader across multiple genres and is a card-carrying cookie-holic (we all have our vices). Sign up for her newsletter ...more

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Karla Brandenburg Keep writing. You can edit bad writing. You can't edit nothing. I learned once that when you are struggling with where to go next, you put all your id…moreKeep writing. You can edit bad writing. You can't edit nothing. I learned once that when you are struggling with where to go next, you put all your ideas down like spokes on a wheel. Then you can prioritize them without losing them because you can't move past the point you're at. If you're stuck where you are, move on and come back to it later.(less)
Karla Brandenburg When I was a kid, I lived near a marshy area and we would ice skate there in the winter. Along the roadside of the marsh, there were several partial c…moreWhen I was a kid, I lived near a marshy area and we would ice skate there in the winter. Along the roadside of the marsh, there were several partial cement walls that were never completed. It was the first mystery I noticed. Logically, I could guess that putting foundations in a marsh wasn't the best idea, since they sank and leaned, but I actually went to the Village Hall to find out who built them. Seems like a contractor would have done some preparation before trying to build on marshy land. My imagination took me all kinds of places with why they stopped building, why they built there in the first place. I never did get an answer, and that marshland is now landscaped as "wetland." The cement walls are long gone, but I could definitely see them incorporated into a book.(less)
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I’d just finished writing THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER and my editor enthusiastically told me she couldn’t wait to read Bella and Carlos’s story. Still exhausted from birthing that baby, I smiled and said, “yeah, maybe.” With the book behind me, I met family for dinner since my nephew was in town. He was doing a model airplane show, and the weather had turned ominous. Dark. Thundery. Tornado-y. So
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This book explores the superstition around artifacts uncovered in Jamestown, in particular, coins. Insightful and informative, it was interesting to read the theories Mr. Shutty presents.
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“Men don't talk about their feelings. Don't you know that?”
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“If you want to live your dreams, you have to get out of bed.”
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“Values are like Jell-O. They take time to set.”
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Karla Brandenburg Celebrating my new release!

Kathleen is sassy and brassy and headed for trouble. Her boss is a notorious workaholic and the last associate to work with him got fired amid controversy. Still, Kathleen can’t resist the urge to push his buttons.

Sebastian is on the short list for promotion until the boss throws a grenade in his path in the person of Kathleen McCormick.
The Architect (Epitaph Book 4) by Karla Brandenburg


message 30: by Karla (last edited Jan 09, 2017 12:36PM)

Karla Brandenburg Tuesday is release day! Starting a new series with a suspenseful ghost story that includes a happily ever after for the survivors! Epitaph http://karlabrandenburg.com/epitaph.html


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Serena Great to connect with you on GR!


message 28: by Karla (last edited Sep 24, 2016 01:36PM)

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Karla Brandenburg Looking for a beta reader to help me find "missing" pieces in my current WIP. Romance/suspense, with meddlesome ghosts. PM me for more information.


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Karla Brandenburg Smashwords is having a summer sale for the month of July. Among hundreds of other titles, Return to Hoffman Grove by Karla Brandenburg and Mist on the Meadow by Karla Brandenburg are half off.
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Karla Brandenburg Don’t say it was ‘delightful’; make us say ‘delightful’ when we’ve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers ‘Please will you do the job for me.’
- C. S. Lewis


message 24: by Karla

Karla Brandenburg Rising Mist by Karla Brandenburg She’d caught Max off guard, as evidenced by the sharp intake of air when her lips touched his, but he recovered quickly, taking advantage of the kiss, which was warm, and soft and… deepening. She couldn’t think. In Max’s embrace, she could only feel, and he felt right. Warm and strong and protective and caring.

Four more days before the pre-order special price disappears!
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Karla Brandenburg Rising Mist by Karla Brandenburg Max glanced at the platforms. He should walk away from his fairy artist and go upstairs, grab something to eat while he waited for the 10:40 train. He was tempted, but the girl screamed vulnerability. He couldn’t, in good conscience, let her walk out into the urban jungle alone.


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Karla Brandenburg The new book is available for preorder at a discounted price! Buy it now before the price goes up. Need more information? pop over to http://karlabrandenburg.com/risingmis.... Rising Mist by Karla Brandenburg


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Karla Brandenburg Puzzling together the cover for my new book. http://karlabrandenburg.blogspot.com/...


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Karla Brandenburg Help me celebrate my birthday! Gathering Mist by Karla Brandenburg Buy a copy of Gathering Mist, on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. Http://karlabrandenburg.com/gathering...


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Karla Brandenburg It's read an ebook week. Several of my titles are discounted this week at Smashwords. Find coupons when you click on a title. https://www.smashwords.com/books/sear...


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Karla Brandenburg 25% off one paperback at Amazon through December 16! Use coupon code “BOOKDEAL25” at checkout. http://t.co/gW2e7lzLIj


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Karla Brandenburg When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me
- Erma Bombeck


message 16: by Karla (last edited Nov 20, 2014 12:06PM)

Karla Brandenburg Two great books at a reduced price. Touched by the Sun - The Treasure of St. Paul 10th Anniversary Edition by Karla Brandenburg and Intimate Distance by Karla Brandenburg for $0.99 each. http://karlabrandenburg.com/mybooks.html


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Karla Brandenburg Help survivors of #DomesticViolence. 50% of royalties for this ★★★★★ novel go to the Community Crisis Center. Return to Hoffman Grove by Karla Brandenburg http://t.co/26a6iCklyo


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Karla Brandenburg Do you have openings on a book blog for promotion/cover reveal/takeover or are you interested in reviewing an upcoming release? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15DCh...


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Karla Brandenburg Diversion in the form of a giveaway I won! In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins


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Karla Brandenburg Smashwords is having its annual summer sale. I've discounted Living Canvas (in anticipation of my upcoming release, Rekindling), and Intimate Distance. Look for the coupon when you checkout. See what else they have on sale! https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...


message 11: by Karla

Karla Brandenburg I'll be in the Chicago area on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 9:30 – 10:30am., doing a signing at the Marriott Chicago Northwest. Want to come? Mary Balogh will be there, Lauren Dane, Simone Elkeles, Kristan Higgins, Julie James and a bunch of others! Hope you can make it!
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Karla Brandenburg It's Read an EBook Week at Smashwords! Find a new favorite at deep discount prices! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...


message 9: by Karla (last edited Jan 23, 2014 08:44AM)

Karla Brandenburg Need some heat during the winter cold snap? Heart for Rent #free at #smashwords http://ow.ly/2aA1SU coupon code XD48N until Jan31
Heart For Rent, with an Option by Karla Brandenburg


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Karla Brandenburg Merry Christmas to me. Mist on the Meadow by Karla Brandenburg was awarded honorable mention in Writer's Digest's ebooks award in fiction!


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Ayr Bray Thanks for friending me, Karla! I look forward to sharing our ideas about books here on Goodreads.


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Karla Brandenburg Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for Heart For Rent, with an Option by Karla Brandenburg . Winners, your book is on its way!


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Karla Brandenburg Mist on the Meadow. Looking for reviewers! Please send me a message if you are interested


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Karla Brandenburg Okay, I'm burned out on regency romances for a while. Still love them, but need something different now.


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Karla Brandenburg How many authors wouldn't like a ghost writer, the way the shoemaker had the elves?


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Karla Brandenburg Happy November! Early Christmas shopping. Today only download a free copy of Living Canvas at http://ow.ly/1Ph9Pt coupon code SX42K


Penelope Marzec Hi Karla,

It seems we have a similar interest in books. :^)

Thanks for your friendship!


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