~~~~ Welcome to a world of romance and mystery! ~~~~
Thank you so much for visiting! I write Regency romances for BelleBooks/ImaJinn, historical romances
for Montlake (formerly Avalon), and cozy mysteries. My goal is to write uplifting stories that
inspire readers and fill them with hope, letting them do some daydreaming along the way!
I've also written two genealogy books published by Turner Publishing, originally by Ancestry.
As for mystery, my short story "Three of a Kind" won the
2007 Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards, Mystery/Crime Category.
If you'd like to read "Three of a Kind" for free, you'll find it at the following link:
http://www.writersdigest.com/qp7-migration-all-articles/popfic2_mystery.
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or contact me through the link above. I look forward to getting to know you better!
NO ROOM AT THE INN in ONE WINTER'S NIGHT
Major Arthur Winstead, Marquess of Edgemere, has promised to do everything he can for the widow and son of his fallen fellow officer and friend. Arthur is dismayed to learn that hard
times have forced the enchanting Rosemary Boughman and her young son to open their
aging home as an inn. When the beautiful but stubborn Rosemary rejects his offer of
marriage, Arthur discovers the wisest thing he can do is help her improve the Jolly Goose
and Rhyme—and quickly, before Christmas travelers descend upon them. . .
~~~ "I really enjoyed this one. Beside being well written and the story line easy to follow, the author drew the reader in and allowed them to experience the many emotions of her characters. The story had intrigue, suspense, conflict, grief, sorrow, reuniting with family, and allowing love to enter." Amazon, 4-star review
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Major Arthur Winstead, Marquess of Edgemere, has promised to do everything he can for the widow and son of his fallen fellow officer and friend. Arthur is dismayed to learn that hard
times have forced the enchanting Rosemary Boughman and her young son to open their
aging home as an inn. When the beautiful but stubborn Rosemary rejects his offer of
marriage, Arthur discovers the wisest thing he can do is help her improve the Jolly Goose
and Rhyme—and quickly, before Christmas travelers descend upon them. . .
~~~ "I really enjoyed this one. Beside being well written and the story line easy to follow, the author drew the reader in and allowed them to experience the many emotions of her characters. The story had intrigue, suspense, conflict, grief, sorrow, reuniting with family, and allowing love to enter." Amazon, 4-star review
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LADY DELPHINIA'S DECEPTION
Lady Delphinia Marlowe is dismayed when an accident forces an unexpected guest to recuperate at her home on the Devon coast. Her midnight wanderings on the moors suggest to Captain Nicholas Hainsworth, the Earl of Greymore, that she is involved with smuggling, a crime that conflicts with his duty as a former naval captain. As Delphinia struggles to conceal a secret life forced upon her by her past, her greatest fear is that her unwelcome guest might not only be her soul mate, but an agent of the Crown who will place duty above matters of the heart. ~~~"This well-written traditional Regency. . .has a nice bit of mystery, and its two intelligent leading characters make it a satisfying and entertaining story." Romantic Times, 4-star review |
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A DELICATE FOOTING
When Sophy Templeton sprains her ankle while ice skating, her chance to return to her missionary work in America is jeopardized. Matters worsen when Jeremy St. Laurent, Viscount Cobleigh returns from war and joins the group of unsuitable suitors her brother has assembled for their holiday house party. In a final attempt to keep Sophy at home, her family offers a First Foot challenge for her hand in marriage. Sophy hopes the right man will be first to cross the threshold on New Year’s Day and win her hand—but will it be the one who has won her heart? ~~~“As usual, I was completely riveted by Ms. Frisch’s writing, and her vivid characters are simply wonderful. If you’ve never read her works, you’re truly missing out.” J.M. Paglio |
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A REGENCY YULETIDE: BOOK ONE
This anthology of Regency Christmas stories published by ImaJinn Books includes three novellas. In Jo Ann Ferguson's “Lord of Misrule," the ever popular Lady Priscilla and Sir Neville are once again drawn into a mysterious murder that must be solved by the Twelfth Night Ball. In Karen Frisch's “A Delicate Footing,” a sprained ankle has not only endangered Sophy Templeton’s chance to return to her missionary work in America, but a First Foot challenge offered for her hand in marriage leaves her hoping the right man be first to cross the threshold on New Year’s Day and win her hand. In Sharon Sobel's “On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, My True Love," three men have become engaged to Miss Emma Patrick in the past, and all have come to disastrous ends. Can Nathaniel Evander break the bad luck spell that seems to haunt Emma, or will he be the next casualty? A wonderful holiday collection. |
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WHAT'S IN A NAME
When Juliet Halliday comes to Boston to bring her orphaned nephew home to Maine, she learns her late sister had lived in such poverty that Marcus had to work to survive. Struggling to build the North End's biggest fish market after emigrating from Italy, Antonio Santilli had hired Marcus to help him and his mother. But when Marcus resorts to stealing and runs off with Antonio's younger sister, Antonio wants him punished. Suspecting the pair has joined a traveling circus, Antonio and Juliet pursue them together despite their differences. Antonio's emotional strength and uncommon wisdom convince Juliet he is a man worth loving, but she fears her aristocratic father's disapproval. Antonio doubts Juliet can adjust to working-class Boston. Together they must overcome their conflicts to give Marcus a real family--but first they must find the children. |
~~~"An endearing love story. . .Frisch has a knack for drawing the reader into her stories using vividly descriptive prose so we feel like we're transported back into the scene. . .Her characters are incredibly realistic and engaging. . .A truly wonderful story filled with history, romance, and adventure!" Manchester Examiner
~~~"A charming and highly enjoyable read featuring a very appealing Italian immigrant hero. The rich historical detail. . .made me feel I was there with the characters in Victorian America 1871. A lovely story!" Lisa Norato
~~~"Not only has Ms. Frisch enchanted me with this story, but her knowledge of life in that time period is perfect. The characters were well thought out and the story a delight to read. Thanks to Ms. Frisch's ability to keep me reading until The End, I can hardly wait for more of her novels." J.M. Paglio
~~~"Uncomfortable family dynamics, poverty, and prejudice against immigrants are a few of the issues addressed in this short, sweet romance that packs in a great deal of realistic cultural and historical detail while giving readers a solid sense of time and place." Library Journal
~~~"A charming and highly enjoyable read featuring a very appealing Italian immigrant hero. The rich historical detail. . .made me feel I was there with the characters in Victorian America 1871. A lovely story!" Lisa Norato
~~~"Not only has Ms. Frisch enchanted me with this story, but her knowledge of life in that time period is perfect. The characters were well thought out and the story a delight to read. Thanks to Ms. Frisch's ability to keep me reading until The End, I can hardly wait for more of her novels." J.M. Paglio
~~~"Uncomfortable family dynamics, poverty, and prejudice against immigrants are a few of the issues addressed in this short, sweet romance that packs in a great deal of realistic cultural and historical detail while giving readers a solid sense of time and place." Library Journal
NONFICTION BOOKS ON FAMILY HISTORY
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CREATING JUNIOR GENEALOGISTS:
Tips & Activities for Family History Fun What do you do when you've spent years researching your family history only to have your children show little interest? Make it fun for them! CREATING JUNIOR GENEALOGISTS offers activities and ways parents can share their family history with younger generations. Suggestions include craft projects, old photographs, sharing scrapbooks and heirlooms, visits to historical sites, museums, and reenactments, ethnic heritage festivals, reunions and letter writing, and much more. You'll find ways to captivate and create lasting memories for your young genealogist. A 2012 National Genealogical Society Rubincam Award Reference. |
~~~"This book provides suggestions and ways in which the older generations can. . .bring fun and joy to the process of teaching and learning about family history. . .Each topic is covered with examples and suggestions which are easy to follow or copy. . .Through these tools, kids don't just learn about their ancestors, they develop key educational skills, like researching and writing." www.GenealogyBlog.com
~~~"Frisch's book introduces family activities to help ensure that children know and enjoy their family history." Katharine Garstka
~~~"Genealogy is a passion for many of us. Many of us also do arts and crafts. What could be more fun than to try and combine the two passions!. . .Frisch offers numerous suggestions that range from watching historical videos together to creating a family scrapbook." Tina Sansone, Genealogy Editor, Bella Online
~~~"Frisch's book introduces family activities to help ensure that children know and enjoy their family history." Katharine Garstka
~~~"Genealogy is a passion for many of us. Many of us also do arts and crafts. What could be more fun than to try and combine the two passions!. . .Frisch offers numerous suggestions that range from watching historical videos together to creating a family scrapbook." Tina Sansone, Genealogy Editor, Bella Online
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UNLOCKING THE SECRETS IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
For those with unidentified family photographs from the past, this book offers suggestions to help identify ancestors. Familiarizing yourself with birth order in earlier generations, studying photos for clues from past decades in clothing and recognizable landmarks, and asking specific key questions of living relatives can take you far in your quest. Specific chapters include identifying types of old photos, care and restoration, dating photos, and record-keeping. |
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~~~"A must for anyone who cherishes old photographs." Eleanor Griffies, Thomasville Cultural Center Library
~~~"One of the best reference books on the careful analysis necessary to identify old photographs this reviewer has seen. Highly recommended for each and every genealogical/historical researcher." Kansas City Genealogist
~~~"Once you have read this, I guarantee that you will take a second and closer look at the treasures that are piled in boxes, bags, and sundry other repositories." Tennessee Queries
~~~"With this entertaining and educational approach, you will learn photographic analysis, care and preservation, and restoration. If you are wanting to learn more about your family photograph collection, this book would be an important one." Ray County Mirror
~~~"Excellent resource for information for anyone who has old photos they have not identified. . .Any genealogist would benefit from this book." South King County Genealogical Society Newsletter
~~~"One of the best reference books on the careful analysis necessary to identify old photographs this reviewer has seen. Highly recommended for each and every genealogical/historical researcher." Kansas City Genealogist
~~~"Once you have read this, I guarantee that you will take a second and closer look at the treasures that are piled in boxes, bags, and sundry other repositories." Tennessee Queries
~~~"With this entertaining and educational approach, you will learn photographic analysis, care and preservation, and restoration. If you are wanting to learn more about your family photograph collection, this book would be an important one." Ray County Mirror
~~~"Excellent resource for information for anyone who has old photos they have not identified. . .Any genealogist would benefit from this book." South King County Genealogical Society Newsletter
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Lembas for the Soul:
How Lord of the Rings Enriches Everyday Life (Essays) Edited by Catherine Kohman, White Tree Press For Lord of the Rings fans! This collection of heartfelt essays and personal reminiscences by various authors features reflections on J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and its relevance in our lives. Two of my essays are included. The first is "Middle-earthlings," written as Karen Frisch, and the second is "Lessons from Heroes," written as Karen Dennen. |
