Karen Barnett is an accomplished American author, well-known for her faith-based historical romances. She has been writing for several years and has gained a large and diverse readership. Her writing style is clear, perceptive, and resonates with many readers around the world. Barnett has a unique ability to write in a way that is both accurate and engaging, which has helped her to elevate the historical romance genre.
Barnett is the author of several series, including the Vintage National Parks Novels, the Golden Gate Chronicles, and a standalone novel, Mistaken. These works have been well-received by critics and readers alike, earning her numerous awards and recognition. She has been named Writer of the Year by the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference in 2016, and was awarded the Writer of Promise Award by Oregon Christian Writers (OCW) in 2013. In addition, she received a Cascade Award for her debut novel, Mistaken.
Karen Barnett currently resides in Oregon with her husband, two children, and three dachshunds. In addition to writing, she enjoys photography, hiking, public speaking, and decorating elaborate birthday cakes. Before becoming an author, Barnett worked as a park ranger and naturalist at several national and state parks, including Mount Rainier National Park, Silver Falls State Park, and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. These experiences have no doubt influenced her writing and have helped her to bring a unique perspective to her stories and characters.