Karen Ranney is a bestselling author, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and raised in various places around the world due to her father's career in the Air Force. These experiences exposed her to different cultures and broadened her imagination, which would later serve as inspiration for her writing.
As a writer, Karen has achieved notable success, including appearances on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Lists. While she is primarily known for her historical romance novels, she has also ventured into contemporary romantic suspense, murder mystery, and paranormal stories. Her ability to adapt to different genres reflects her versatility and creativity as an author. In addition to her fictional works, Karen has also written about her personal beliefs, emphasizing the power of the individual, the magnificence of the human spirit, and the importance of finding positivity in any situation.
From a young age, Karen had aspirations of becoming a writer, filling her Big Chief tablet with stories at the tender age of five. Despite her shyness, she discovered that she wasn't as timid as she thought during her time spent living abroad in countries such as Japan, Paris, and Italy. Now, Karen prefers to keep her current adventures within the pages of her books and enjoys connecting with her readers through her website and newsletter. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, and continues to write stories that captivate and inspire her audience.