Recent work and recommended publications

This fast-paced, action-packed crime thriller is full of twists and turns. Published by Goldcrest Books on 3 November 2022. Available in both paperback and e-book.

“Many thanks to Karen for encouraging me to publish and for her expertise in editing. Her willingness to read and comment upon the book was very much appreciated. Her suggestions were forever helpful as the book, initially started in 2020, was finally put together over the summer and autumn of 2022. ” Robert Griffiths, author.

A witty romantic tale of love, trust and secrets in the south of France.

Secrets of the Chateau was published by Goldcrest books on 25 July 2022

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Published February 2022

A finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards – one of ten in the ‘new fiction’ section. The award is based in the USA.

‘Karen’s edit of my novel was thorough, highly professional and timely, with useful written feedback provided as well as a marked-up manuscript. Karen also commented on some of the structural problems she noticed, which was much appreciated. My experience of being edited by Karen was like attending a masterclass in editing!’ (Morag Edwards)

Broken was a pleasure to work on and is beautifully written, it is available from Amazon.

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This is a great feel-good story by a brilliant author. I thoroughly enjoyed working on Janey Trelawney’s Year of Surprising Triumphs. Published by Goldcrest books, 23 February 2021.

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This book documents not just one woman’s fight to save her business, but a daily diary of events that occurred, and every decision that the Government made. Published 11 February 2021

The Dark Shadows of Kaysersberg: Book Six in the French Orphan Series Published 28 December 2020

The Dark Shadows of Kaysersberg is one of the most compelling and enjoyable books I have worked on.

‘Absolutely delighted to have been able to work with Karen on my latest book of historical fiction. Having worked with several copy editors, I found most of them professional and helpful, but Karen has not only been a great support, I felt that we shared the passion for writing, which makes all the difference.

I can only recommend her services and would like to thank Karen once again for the great cooperation and valuable input covering different aspects! A great experience, highly recommended.’ Michael Stolle.

51hkswy-zl Published 22 December 2020

Written by four authors who bring together a dark, and sometimes hilarious, tale of an abandoned underground bar in Loughborough, that’s still there. The mystery is – why did it close?