My Name is Karen L. Simpson. My debut novel Act of Grace was just published by Plenary Publishing in March 2011.
I am passionate about the craft of writing fiction, the art of quilting, and the discipline of historical research. For me all three of these disciplines are deeply intertwined.
Writing fiction, I have found, is a...
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My Name is Karen L. Simpson. My debut novel Act of Grace was just published by Plenary Publishing in March 2011.
I am passionate about the craft of writing fiction, the art of quilting, and the discipline of historical research. For me all three of these disciplines are deeply intertwined.
Writing fiction, I have found, is a lot like quilting. You stitch thousands of words together to create an intricate pattern of theme, plot and characterization. Then, one by one, you layer all the pages; to produce what you hope will be an interesting and powerful work.
A historian by profession, I help historical institutions design exhibits that deal with issues of racial and cultural diversity. During my research I often find inspiration for my fiction
Some other things about me:
I’m a resident of Ann Arbor Michigan, which is a great place for writers and artists.
I am the 2009 winner of the Speculative Literature Foundation Older Writers Grant.
I am a foodie and own way to many cookbooks. One of my greatest pleasures is to cook for my family and writer friends.
I also love animals, especially horses and dogs.
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