Difference between revisions of "Karen Witemeyer"
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− | After growing up in California, '''Karen Witemeyer'' moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s. | + | After growing up in California, '''Karen Witemeyer''' moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s. |
A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards. When not writing, she loves to pester her adult children, play board games, and cross-stitch intricate patterns reminiscent of the historical eras present in her stories. | A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards. When not writing, she loves to pester her adult children, play board games, and cross-stitch intricate patterns reminiscent of the historical eras present in her stories. | ||
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* ''[[A Worthy Pursuit|Worthy Pursuit, A]]'' - 2015 | * ''[[A Worthy Pursuit|Worthy Pursuit, A]]'' - 2015 | ||
* ''[[Worth The Wait]]'' - 2017 | * ''[[Worth The Wait]]'' - 2017 | ||
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+ | ==Series/Related Titles== | ||
+ | '''Archer Brothers''' | ||
+ | # ''[[Short-Straw Bride]]'' | ||
+ | # ''[[Stealing The Preacher]]'' | ||
+ | # ''[[A Cowboy Unmatched]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Hanger's Horsemen''' | ||
+ | # ''[[At Love's Command]]'' | ||
+ | # ''[[The Heart's Charge]]'' | ||
+ | # ''[[In Honor's Defense]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Ladies of Harper's Station''' | ||
+ | : 1. ''[[No Other Will Do]]'' | ||
+ | :: 1.5 ''[[Worth The Wait]]'' | ||
+ | : 2. ''[[Heart On The Line]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Patchwork Family''' | ||
+ | # ''[[More Than Meets The Eye]]'' | ||
+ | # ''[[More Than Words Can Say]]'' | ||
+ | :: 2.5 ''[[More Than A Pretty Face]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Pink Pistol Sisterhood''' (multi-author series) | ||
+ | : 1. ''[[In Her Sights]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Awards== | ||
+ | *2022 [[Carol Award]] Winner - Novella, ''[[A Texas Christmas Carol]]'' | ||
+ | *2022 [[Christy Award]] Winner - Short Form, ''[[A Texas Christmas Carol]]'' | ||
+ | *2016 [[Carol Award]] Winner - Historical Romance, ''[[A Worthy Pursuit]]'' | ||
+ | *2012 [[Carol Award]] Winner - Historical Romance, ''[[To Win Her Heart]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Recognitions== | ||
+ | *2021 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|Vivian Award]] Finalist - Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements, ''[[At Love's Command]]'' | ||
+ | *2017 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Romance Novella, ''[[The Husband Maneuver]]'' | ||
+ | *2015 [[Carol Award]] Finalist - Novella, ''[[A Cowboy Unmatched]]'' | ||
+ | *2014 [[Christy Award]] Finalist - Historical Romance, ''[[Stealing The Preacher]]'' | ||
+ | *2013 [[Carol Award]] Finalist - Historical Romance, ''[[Short-Straw Bride]]'' | ||
+ | *2012 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - Inspirational Romance, ''[[To Win Her Heart]]'' | ||
+ | *2011 [[Romance Writers of America (RWA) Awards|RITA Award]] Finalist - First Book, ''[[A Tailor-Made Bride]]'' |
Latest revision as of 22:00, 15 October 2024
After growing up in California, Karen Witemeyer moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s.
A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered numerous awards. When not writing, she loves to pester her adult children, play board games, and cross-stitch intricate patterns reminiscent of the historical eras present in her stories.
Karen's favorite aspect of her writing life is hearing from readers. Nothing encourages her heart more. She'd love to hear from you.
On the Web
- Website [1]
Books
- All My Tomorrows - 2018
- At Love's Command - 2020
- Brides Of Texas - 2015
- Cloaked In Beauty - 2024
- Cowboy Unmatched, A - 2014
- Fairest Of Heart - 2023
- Full Steam Ahead - 2014
- Gift Of The Heart - 2018
- Head In The Clouds - 2010
- Heart On The Line - 2017
- Heart's Charge, The - 2021
- Husband Maneuver, The - 2016
- If The Boot Fits - 2024
- In Her Sights - 2023
- In Honor's Defense - 2022
- Inn For A Surprise - 2020
- Love On The Mend - 2015
- Love Knot, The - 2018
- More Than A Pretty Face - 2020
- More Than Meets The Eye - 2018
- More Than Words Can Say - 2019
- No Other Will Do - 2016
- Short-Straw Bride - 2012
- Stealing The Preacher - 2013
- Tailor-Made Bride, A - 2010
- Texas Christmas Carol, A - 2022
- To Win Her Heart - 2011
- Under The Texas Mistletoe - 2021
- With This Ring? - 2015
- Worthy Pursuit, A - 2015
- Worth The Wait - 2017
Series/Related Titles
Archer Brothers
Hanger's Horsemen
Ladies of Harper's Station
- 1. No Other Will Do
- 1.5 Worth The Wait
- 2. Heart On The Line
Patchwork Family
Pink Pistol Sisterhood (multi-author series)
Awards
- 2022 Carol Award Winner - Novella, A Texas Christmas Carol
- 2022 Christy Award Winner - Short Form, A Texas Christmas Carol
- 2016 Carol Award Winner - Historical Romance, A Worthy Pursuit
- 2012 Carol Award Winner - Historical Romance, To Win Her Heart
Recognitions
- 2021 Vivian Award Finalist - Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements, At Love's Command
- 2017 RITA Award Finalist - Romance Novella, The Husband Maneuver
- 2015 Carol Award Finalist - Novella, A Cowboy Unmatched
- 2014 Christy Award Finalist - Historical Romance, Stealing The Preacher
- 2013 Carol Award Finalist - Historical Romance, Short-Straw Bride
- 2012 RITA Award Finalist - Inspirational Romance, To Win Her Heart
- 2011 RITA Award Finalist - First Book, A Tailor-Made Bride