Karen West

Transition from a small-town girl to Southwest retired author.
Karen L West

Karen L West

Karen L. West is known for her diverse talents, passionately pursuing both writing and photography throughout her life. Raised in a small farming town in Indiana, Karen’s early years were marked by a love of storytelling, which she nurtured from a young age. Her commitment to service led her to enlist in the Navy, where she dedicated herself to serving her country. After her time in the military, Karen continued to excel professionally, taking on various positions in a biotech company.

Driven by an adventurous spirit, Karen traveled to many parts of the world, always seeking new experiences and opportunities to capture the beauty of wildlife and nature with her camera. Her skill in photography has earned her recognition, with two of her images being published in a calendar and an online magazine.

Expanding her creative pursuits, Karen authored her first book, "Tommy the Squirrel Wants to be Human," which received positive attention, including a three-star review from Clarion Review (ForeWord Magazine). Now retired, Karen enjoys the pleasant climate of the southwest, where she devotes her time to writing engaging stories and reading works by other adventurous authors.

Other Writing

Coming Soon Get Ready! Coming soon to Amazon.Ty Stone, heir apparent to the

Get Ready! Coming soon to Amazon.

Ty Stone, heir apparent to the Spencer Pack, finally finds his True Mate—only to lose her and uncovers a conspiracy that runs through his family. As he searches for her, Ty uncovers a web of treachery: his father and half-brother are exploiting the pack and trafficking children from beyond their borders. The hunt drags him throbetrayal, murder, and mayhem, forcing uneasy alliances with strangers who have no stake in the fight. With love, loyalty, and a...

We eased up to the granite rock and found nothing of interest, especially booby traps or bombs. “This is pretty good,” I said as I rapped three times at the mid-point of the tall fake rock, then twice at the bottom. Slowly I turned the rock towards the west. It moved easily and with no noise like it was on a well-oiled pivot. “Sweet,” I heard Kalvin say as he watched from behind Cleo.

All three of us moved down the stairs and at the bottom, I saw a pully handle that closed the stairs up....

Praise

"Asteroid Fireworks" is a gripping, thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that delves into humanity's most primal instinct - survival. When an asteroid hurtles toward Earth, it becomes the defining event of the century, uniting nations under a single mission: to save the planet. But in their desperate bid to destroy the asteroid, humanity unleashes unforeseen consequences that are far deadlier than the threat itself.

West, masterfully weaves together suspense, science, and emotion, exploring the fragility of civilization and the moral dilemmas that arise when survival hangs in the balance. As bodies fall and chaos reigns, the line between natural disaster and human error blurs, forcing readers to question whether humanity is its own greatest threat.

Equal parts thrilling and reflective, Asteroid Fireworks captures the tension of an apocalyptic crisis with cinematic intensity. A must-read for fans of "The Martian" and "Don't look up" this novel ignites both fear and fascination.

– reads.elodie

Blog

Asteroid Fireworks - Who among you will Survive? Asteroid Fireworks is a

Asteroid Fireworks is a post-apocalyptic story that follows the aftermath of a catastrophic asteroid event that devastates Earth. Who among your friends, family, and neighbors will survive?

The story centers on a diverse group of survivors in Arizona who must navigate the collapse of society, the spread of a mysterious illness, and the challenges of rebuilding community and security.

As they gather children, veterans, and other survivors, they form new families and alliances, facing threats...

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Updates on eBooks

Asteroid Fireworks is now available on Goggle Books. (Click Here) Book ID is GGKEY: Q0TFEJ6JEJJCP.

It also will soon be available for Nook at Barnes and Noble.

Videos

I’ve worked with a group to design a promotional video for my book “The Wolves of Yellowstone” and it can be seen on YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. Also available on my website under Blogs.

I’ll be creating one for my next eBook, “Missing Mate,” which hopefully will be...

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