Happy Birthday, Broken Ground!
This morning, my old friend Facebook notified me that one year ago today, Broken Ground was officially born. Which is ironic because I took a long leave from Facebook this past …
Karen Halvorsen Schreck is the author of the historical novel Broken Ground (Simon & Schuster 2016), called a “masterfully written . . . must-read” by USA Today. Her previously published historical novel, Sing for Me, was described as "impressive…a well-wrought and edifying page-turner” (Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review). Karen's Young Adult novel, While He Was Away (Sourcebooks), was a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award. She’s also the author of Dream Journal (Hyperion), which was a 2006 Young Adult BookSense Pick, and the award-winning children’s book Lucy’s Family Tree (Tilbury House). Her short stories and articles have appeared in Hypertext, The Rumpus, Belt, and Image, as well as other literary journals and magazines, and have received various awards, including a Pushcart Prize, an Illinois State Arts Council Grant, and in 2008, first prize awards for memoir and devotional magazine writing from the Evangelical Press Association. Karen received her doctorate in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She works as a freelance writer and editor, teaches writing and literature, and lives with her husband, the photographer Greg Halvorsen Schreck, and their two children in Wheaton, Illinois.
This morning, my old friend Facebook notified me that one year ago today, Broken Ground was officially born. Which is ironic because I took a long leave from Facebook this past …
Woke up today to some terrific news! USA TODAY reviewed Broken Ground. Now that's a dream come true for me right there. But then, gosh darn, if they didn't like it! …
I'm in the backyard on a sunny Sunday morning. I can't get that Joni Mitchell song out of my head. You know the one. When morning comes to Morgantown The merchants roll …
Happy Friday! Today is the birthday of one of my dearest friends! Happy birthday, Joni! And it's the birthday of my short story, "Good Harvest"! Happy birthday, "Good Harvest!" I never thought you would …
I've published my first short story via Kindle Direct! Experiencing a jumping-off-the-high-dive sensation over here! When I finished writing my novel BROKEN GROUND (due out May 3rd!), I found myself missing some of …
The last month, particularly the last handful of days, has proven surreal for me, thanks to real-estate mogul Donald Trump. Having inserted himself into yet another facet of our lives …
Karen Halvorsen Schreck is the author of the historical novel Broken Ground (Simon & Schuster 2016), called a “masterfully written . . . must-read” by USA Today. Her previously published historical novel, Sing for Me, was described as "impressive…a well-wrought and edifying page-turner” (Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review). Karen's Young Adult novel, While He Was Away (Sourcebooks), was a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award. She’s also the author of Dream Journal (Hyperion), which was a 2006 Young Adult BookSense Pick, and the award-winning children’s book Lucy’s Family Tree (Tilbury House). Her short stories and articles have appeared in Hypertext, The Rumpus, Belt, and Image, as well as other literary journals and magazines, and have received various awards, including a Pushcart Prize, an Illinois State Arts Council Grant, and in 2008, first prize awards for memoir and devotional magazine writing from the Evangelical Press Association. Karen received her doctorate in English and Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She works as a freelance writer and editor, teaches writing and literature, and lives with her husband, the photographer Greg Halvorsen Schreck, and their two children in Wheaton, Illinois.