Karen is a south Louisiana native currently living in Oklahoma. As a retired nurse with a lifelong yen to write, she continues her mission in Proverbs 13:17 "A faithful envoy brings healing", in her written works. A Faithwriters member since 2009. Karen published her debut novel, ACADIAN MELODY, in 2016, celebrating her Acadian roots. SACRED JOURNEY THROUGH ADVENT TO EPIPHANY was published in fall 2019.