I keep an annual reading journal in which I list every book I’ve read (or tried to read) by month, adding brief personal comments about it. The joy of the last few days was that I read 2 books, 1 that I really enjoyed and the other that I loved. (I have levels, you see … from “couldn’t finish” to …
Facebook Ad
I have an author’s Facebook page – in case you were wondering – and you can find it by putting ‘Karen J. Hasley, Author’ in the Facebook search bar. Sadly, I haven’t done one stinking thing with that page since 2022. Until today, that is, May 14, 2025, when I used it to create a Facebook ad introducing me and …
Find a favorite – here’s hoping that would include me – at Shepherd.com
You’ll find me at https://shepherd.com, a new website for the bibliophile. Books, books, and more books to explore. Find a favorite. Investigate a topic. Read what authors are reading. (And don’t forget to look for me, my Regency recommendations, and my Penwarrens series) https://shepherd.com/best-books/women-who-have-more-on-their-minds-than-romance
Reading Up a Storm
I’ve been reading all summer, one book after another, taking the recommendations of strangers and suggestions from publishers. Yesterday I picked up ten ‘holds’ from the library and once home, going through the stack was like opening a box of chocolates. It’s the trade off for not writing a single creative word for months, I guess. My top three books …
Fresh New Postings
Hi, all! While doing a little maintenance, we have chosen to start fresh on the blog. There may be a time when we update the archive, but the previous posts are no longer live. Happy future reading!
