Karen Hough Writes

Only sometimes, and then it's Bach and Yo-Yo Ma.

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A wee, pale red-haired woman in a black and white polka-dot dress and heels poses awkwardly in a toilet against an elegant backdrop of garbage can and hand dryer.

Oh, hi! I'm Karen (I'm sorry), a Canadian writer/editor/personal trainer/mom living at the mo in the US.

The important thing to remember is that I think I'm funny.

My book:
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My bathroom selfie:

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Now THAT's a review!

"...The blend of personal struggle, ethical dilemmas, and survival stakes makes this perfect for book clubs seeking discussion-rich titles that balance science and soul."

GROUND CONTROL's book club discussion guide is here!
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In our house, you are not allowed to lick any bowl or plate... unless it is/was holding ice cream.

And then it's mandatory. 🍨

What are your favourite #HouseRules?

What a beautiful mug and spoon rest!😍

Fuchsia is either spelled wrong or it's pronounced wrong.

*big stretchies don't count unless someone notices and says, "Ooooo, big stretchies!"

I need to live more like my dog:

1. Wake up
2. Do big stretchies
3. Walkies!
4. Drink lots of water, have a snack
5. Nap

Repeat.

Oh no. It's too late! 💨

Yes, but with tea, please.

Ground Control There is no going back. Fifteen years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambit...

I love this recent review of GROUND CONTROL (2022, Sley House):

🔭"Sarah’s struggle between following her husband into the unknown or finally choosing herself makes for a powerful, thought-provoking read that blends personal stakes with cosmic scale."

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Me: Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger.

My brain: Or kills you.

What is "walk"? My characters cavort, exclusively.*

*except for when they saunter

Can we all agree that, while the rise of Uncrustables is another spot-on metaphor for the collapse of civilisation, it's *slightly* too on-the-nose?

Please don't ask me to pronounce 'Jamiroquai'.

a man wearing a blue hat and a red jacket is standing in a hallway ALT: a man wearing a blue hat and a red jacket is standing in a hallway

You heard me. I have CANDY in my heels tonight. I will not be taking questions at this time.

Winnie the Pooh - beautiful illustrations, just enough to keep kids' interest while the words wash over them...

a man is peeking through a pair of wooden doors . ALT: a man is peeking through a pair of wooden doors .

You had me at "bite-size book bits."

"There's more to this story about space travel than space travel." Ground Control by K.A. Hough

Read any good books lately?
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Love it! (I've walked those cliffs!)

I picked up a copy of the brilliant (and sorely missed) Maeve Binchy's Minding Frankie from a little free library, and devoured it (again). And of course, still pecking away at Mark Garvey's Stylized: A Slightly Obsessive History of Strunk & White's The Elements of Style.

Friday, September 5 at 12:00 noon ​(EDT) featuring Aislinn Brophy, Gabriela Houston, Heather Kamins, Ruth Frances Long, Elaine Pascale, and Eve Smith

Coming THIS WEEK!

Grab your lunch and spend an hour with 6 fantastic women & nonbinary authors! Giveaways! Chat with readers & writers! Make new friends!

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Dialogue snippet from Ground Control (Sley House, 2022): Trailing spouse Sarah talks to her parents about not wanting to leave for Mars with her husband.

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Ground Control by K A Hough | Sley House "There's No Going Back"Fifteen Years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambiti...

TWIST!

Sarah has serious doubts about leaving everything else behind forever, but follows her husband on a one-way, 9-month shuttle to Mars.

...What could possibly go wrong?

Check out GROUND CONTROL, published by
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TONIGHT!!

Ground Control by K A Hough | Sley House "There's No Going Back"Fifteen Years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambiti...

Semi-annual reminder that my first novel is available everywhere you buy your books. GROUND CONTROL has something for everyone: soil pathogens, strong female friendships, & a trailing spouse on a one-way trip to Mars. (And it needs more reviews!)

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I agree 💯!

Ha ha ha. *sob* Ha.