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Writer, Got Game?

The Writer Magazine, May 2013
Can games about literature and language make you a more creative and supple writer? Roll the dice and get writing!

The 5th Wave: Conscious Evolutionary Psychology

Om Times, April 2013
An end to the debate about a schism between psychology and spirituality. A new psychospiritual approach shows how Western psychology has paved the way for spirituality and reveals the two are inextricably woven. More Visionary Interviews

The Parade

Om Times Magazine, 2012
A young woman journeys through the shadow & light of her own mind and soul. Will she find what she’s been searching for? More short fiction

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Discipline and the Writer’s Life

What does it take for any writer to realize her dream–be it finishing the first story or the hundreth, publishing Read more.

Writer’s Bio Line: Your Personal Elevator Pitch

Whenever I am asked to provide a bio for an article, my brain freezes. It happened just a few days Read more.

Fiction Writer’s Inspiration: Pistorius Murder Case

Writing Fiction Ripped from the Headlines We who write fiction (or aspire to write it between all of life’s other Read more.

What is Magical Realism?

    Magical Realism (MR) explores the paradox of the union of opposites within the plot/narrative and through characters. Magical Read more.

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Karen’s writing style reflects the accuracy and integrity with which she conducts herself from first draft to polished piece. She is capable of presenting complex information in concise, practical language that engages the reader. If you need a writer who excels at deadline and who never shies away from a challenge, I recommend you ask Karen M. Rider to write for you.”
~ Penny Sansevieri, President, Author Marketing Experts