From shifting worlds to stary skies, explore the universe through words and lens

Karen L. West is known for her diverse talents, passionately pursuing both writing and photography throughout her life. Raised in a small town in Indiana, Karen’s early years were marked by a love of storytelling, which she nurtured from a young age.

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.

Transition from small-town girl to southwest retired author

From roots in small Indiana town, where storytelling first sparked my imagination, I’ve carried a love of words across the seasons of my life. Now retired in the sun-drenched Southwest, I continue to write with the same curiosity, creative, and heart that shaped my childhood tales. Only now with the perspective of a life well-lived and a horizon wide open.