Transition from a small-town girl to Southwest retired author.
Karen L West
From shifting worlds to stary skies, explore the universe through words and lens
Karen L. West is known for her diverse talents, passionately pursuing both writing and photography throughout her life. Raised in a small town in Indiana, Karen’s early years were marked by a love of storytelling, which she nurtured from a young age.
Expanding her creative pursuits, Karen authored her first book, "Tommy the Squirrel Wants to be Human," which received positive attention, including a three-star review from Clarion Review (ForeWord Magazine). Now retired, Karen enjoys the pleasant climate of the southwest, where she devotes her time to writing engaging stories and reading works by other adventurous authors.
Transition from small-town girl to southwest retired author
From roots in small Indiana town, where storytelling first sparked my imagination, I’ve carried a love of words across the seasons of my life. Now retired in the sun-drenched Southwest, I continue to write with the same curiosity, creative, and heart that shaped my childhood tales. Only now with the perspective of a life well-lived and a horizon wide open.
From shifting worlds to stary skies, explore the universe through words and lens
Karen L. West is known for her diverse talents, passionately pursuing both writing and photography throughout her life. Raised in a small town in Indiana, Karen’s early years were marked by a love of storytelling, which she nurtured from a young age.
Expanding her creative pursuits, Karen authored her first book, "Tommy the Squirrel Wants to be Human," which...
Ty Stone, heir apparent to the Spencer Pack, finally finds his True Mate—only to lose her and uncovers a conspiracy that runs through his family. As he searches for her, Ty uncovers a web of treachery: his father and half-brother are exploiting the pack and trafficking children from beyond their borders. The hunt drags him throbetrayal, murder, and mayhem, forcing uneasy alliances with strangers who have no stake in the fight. With love, loyalty, and a dangerous...
"Asteroid Fireworks" is a gripping, thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that delves into humanity's most primal instinct - survival. When an asteroid hurtles toward Earth, it becomes the defining event of the century, uniting nations under a single mission: to save the planet. But in their desperate bid to destroy the asteroid, humanity unleashes unforeseen consequences that are far deadlier than the threat itself.
West, masterfully weaves together suspense, science, and emotion, exploring the fragility of civilization and the moral dilemmas that arise when survival hangs in the balance. As bodies fall and chaos reigns, the line between natural disaster and human error blurs, forcing readers to question whether humanity is its own greatest threat.
Equal parts thrilling and reflective, Asteroid Fireworks captures the tension of an apocalyptic crisis with cinematic intensity. A must-read for fans of "The Martian" and "Don't look up" this novel ignites both fear and fascination.
Asteroid Fireworks is a post-apocalyptic story that follows the aftermath of a catastrophic asteroid event that devastates Earth. Who among your friends, family, and neighbors will survive?
The story centers on a diverse group of survivors in Arizona who must navigate the collapse of society, the spread of a mysterious illness, and the challenges of rebuilding community and security.
As they gather children, veterans, and other survivors, they form new families and alliances, facing threats...
Asteroid Fireworks is now available on Goggle Books. (Click Here) Book ID is GGKEY: Q0TFEJ6JEJJCP.
It also will soon be available for Nook at Barnes and Noble.
Videos
I’ve worked with a group to design a promotional video for my book “The Wolves of Yellowstone” and it can be seen on YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. Also available on my website under Blogs.
I’ll be creating one for my next eBook, “Missing Mate,” which hopefully will be...
