About a decade ago, I retired from two decade of high school English teaching on Bainbridge Island & moved across the Columbia River bridge to embark upon a daily writing practice.  Also–though I really didn’t know anyone, yikes!–to introduce myself to the local theater crowd, who  couldn’t have been more welcoming. Since then I’ve published two books, staged more than a dozen of my own plays & assisted others with projects–as a teacher, editor, & director–but in reality more like an enthusiastic friend eager to observe & learn. Above all else, my  fellow-citizens  have shown me how engagement in the arts can create a joyful community & everlasting hope. Welcome to my website!  Wherever you are, I invite you to join in. Peace, Karen  

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