It’s always darkest before the dawn…
I’ve seen and lived through some dark moments in my life especially as a teenager. My stories explore similar dark moments. Sometimes they may make you feel uncomfortable or sad but on the horizon is hope!
I write my stories for those teens who have passed through the darkness or who are still there. I write to let them know that they’re not alone. Teenagers across time have all faced those moments. My books always end with hope: sometimes it’s just a thin line of gold along the horizon and other times it’s as bright as a noonday sun.
Either way, I hope you enjoy the journey and the opportunity to step into another’s persons skin.
~ Karen
EDITED BY KEVIN J. ANDERSON & ALLYSON LONGUEIRA
POEM “O, MY LOVES”
Merciless Mermaids:
Tails from the Deep
Think deep.
The deep of the sea, the deep of space, the deep of our souls, our fears…ourselves.
Fear not the monsters under your bed—but the mermaids under your boat.
Merciless Mermaids: Tails from the Deep features 30 original stories and poems by Mercedes Lackey, Rick Wilber, D.J. Butler, Gama Ray Martinez, Julia Vee, Ken Bebelle, and many others.
From Japanese legends to mafia mermen, from carnival freaks to flying aces, from bayou legends to kraken-like behemoths, these tales explore the darker side of merfolk: desire, envy, love unfulfilled, grace ungranted, and loneliness turned to rage….
Can you see the shapes in the waters that watch you?
Do you hear the lure of a siren’s call?
Can you feel the mermaid’s eyes upon you?
Deep down, you know the darkness has a tail . . .
Karen’s Other Books
Whispers in the Pews
Mental Illness is real. Will the Church get real?This book is a collection of essays from various authors: men and women, pastors and congregants, counselors and nurses, parents and children.
Short and Sweet goes Fourth
In this book, the fourth in the series, these authors prove just how effective it can be to keep it Short and Sweet — whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.
Chasing Rainbows
In this beautiful book, you’ll find incredible stories of overcoming racism, serious illness, bullying, church hurt, rejection, marital challenges and more. Fourteen women of faith come together to share how they found rainbows amidst their storms.
The Life of an Unknown Author
This book is for the writers:
Who dream of being published.
Who are tired of hearing: Your platform isn’t big enough.
Who want a way to share their stories with the world that doesn’t involve TikTok dances.
Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.
– C.S. Lewis
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contact@karendeblieck.com