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Thanks for stopping by my guestbook.

This is one of my favorite sections of my website, because late at night - when the kids are in bed and I've finished writing for that day - I can check in with all of you.

The kind words and encouragements you write for me here in the guestbook are so valuable to me. They encourage me to keep writing, and they convince me that creating Life-Changing Fiction is God's calling for me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your heart.

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Bonne L. (San Antonio, Tx)
Favorite Book: Any Baxter or Flannigan book (so far)

I recently started reading your books. I fell in love with the stories of your characters right away. I'm afraid I started reading your books a little out of order. I started reading about life mistakes, forgiveness and God's unfailing love and my interest just took off. After reading that one book I had to go back and read how each character came to be. I just finished the Sunrise Series and I have just started the Redemption Series. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with us. May God continue to bless you and your family.

Sent: 25/01 06:59 AM



KayKay
Favorite Book: Unlocked

I love reading your books. When I start reading them, I can't stop. This book brought tears to my eyes. Keep it up. May the Lord be with you!

Sent: 25/01 05:45 AM



Juliana B. (Canada)
Favorite Book: Baxter Series

Thanks for being my inspiration Karen. I'm inspired by you, and would love to write books like you, and change peoples lives through the power of story. Keep writing! :)

Sent: 24/01 04:54 AM



Nkhangwe K. (South Africa)

I'm very inspired by your books! May God bless you and give you wisdom to continue the good work!

Sent: 22/01 06:51 AM



Jules B. (Canada)
Favorite Book: Can't choose:)

Karen, you are my inspiration. You have inspired me to reach people like you do. By writing. Thank you. :)

Sent: 20/01 10:11 AM



Holly Hummel (Texas)
Favorite Book: All that i've read so far

I just wrote you a letter about how your books changed my life and am putting it in the mail tomorrow! Reading all your books has now been added to my bucket list!

Sent: 20/01 04:44 AM



Donna T. (Los Alamitos, CA)
Favorite Book: Just finished Coming Home

This the first book I have read of yours and I was so overwhelmed by the love I felt throughout the entire thing..wow!! God is so good!! The story of tragedy in this book and finding God in the midst of it really hit home for me..it was like you wrote it just for me...I hope you know how much you are and how truly special you are!!

Sent: 20/01 02:58 AM



Lonna
Favorite Book: The Baxter and Flanigan series all the books

I have been reading about the Baxters and Flannigan book after book. I have read them all now and can't wait for more to come in the future. This series is the most inspiring I have ever read and they have given me much thought about our God and his work in our lives. I love that you not only keep us connected with God but also educate us along the way whether it is about cancer and death, Alzheimer's, unfaithfulness, death of a child, or something else. Please keep inspiring us Karen. God Bless you for what you do!

Sent: 20/01 02:54 AM



Sheila N. (Westmoreland, TN)
Favorite Book: I love all of the books associted with the Baxters. Can't choose only one.

Thank you for the Baxters. I have just recently discovered you & your books. I found 3 of the Firstborn Series @ a Goodwill store a few weeks ago. The I went my local library & got the other two. Can't wait to read the whole collection. Wish they could go on forever. Looking forward also to reading your 9/11 Series. Again thank you & I thoroughly enjoy your books.

Sent: 19/01 12:08 PM



Karen R. (Tewksbury, MA)
Favorite Book: Coming Home

I am new to reading your books and have just finished reading Coming Home. I so loved the book and cannot wait to start the series. Right now, I have just started to read Even Now. What a wonderful and faith-filled family the Baxters are!

Sent: 19/01 07:39 AM



Julie H. (Ks)
Favorite Book: This Side of Heaven

This Side of Heaven, had me crying, laughing, and praying... I've never read a book that has touched me so emotionally before.. Karen, you NEED to keep on writing, no matter how sore your hands are or how much your brain is hurting..You want to know why? Because there aren't enough authors or people in this world like YOU!!
You've inspired me, and I'm definitely spreading the word over here in The Land of Oz! (: Keep going strong!

Sent: 18/01 09:10 AM



Josie (Thompsons Station)
Favorite Book: Baxters/Bailey Flannigan

My husband and I started with the Baxters on audiobook for a couple of trips and fell in love with the whole family. We didn't want to stop driving! :) Then I started on the Bailey Flannigan series and would update my husband with what was happening with everyone. :) Now I just finished Coming Home, which by the way I couldn't put down. What a wonderful way to finish the series, although it was bittersweet. I cried many tears - tears of sadness and tears of joy. I love how you bring joy into the sadness. You have helped me move closer to Christ and learning to put HIM first in all my situations! You are an awesome writer and such an inspiration! What a terrific witness you are for Jesus!

Sent: 18/01 04:16 AM



Loretta J. (Shawnee, OK)
Favorite Book: Ever After

Karen, I have read most of your books. I loved the Baxter family series along with Bailey Flannigan and every character in all those series. I have also read all of the 911 books. But I don't think ANY book has touched me like Even Now and especially Ever After. With Ever After the tears flowed so, I couldn't read. It was so profound. I couldn't believe you wrote it so quickly. God has greatly blessed you with writing talent. Your characters are so real to me. I look forward to your latest books all the time. May God continue to bless you.

Sent: 17/01 08:13 AM



Jess S. (Coaldale AB)
Favorite Book: Unlocked

Wow Karen!! I've only ever read one of your books but I loved it so much that Im now doing a school project on Unlocked. It was such an amazing book it had me crying in parts of it!!! AND I NEVER CRY IN BOOKS NOT TO MENTION MOVIES!!!!!! This book makes me think of one of my old friends with Autism! I just can't wait to read it again or read another one of your books! Do you have any good suggestions for a 13 year old girl to read? that my Mom would approve of too?

Sent: 17/01 03:49 AM



Jan (Bellingham, Washington)
Favorite Book: Between Sundays

I just finished reading my first book of yours, Between Sundays. After having read thoroughly two other Christian authors, I asked the librarian for advise. She pointed out your books, among others, and I'm happy I chose this book. I enjoyed your book for many reasons: it gave me a cardio workout (increased heart rate); cleaned out my tear ducts; extended my football season after watching the Seahawks lose their post-season game; and reminded me of our years as foster parents. I am excited to read more of your books. Thank you for your inspiring books!

Sent: 17/01 01:31 AM



Michael Haas (Colorado)
Favorite Book: Baily Flanigan series

I have read over 20 of your books in the past 6 months. I am totally hooked and you have made an Impact on my life. You have made me a believer and have brought tears to my eyes many of times.

Sent: 17/01 01:07 AM



Cleo R. (fort worth texas)
Favorite Book: Unlocked

It's difficult to name one book as my favorite. Each book, from series to stand alone, has impacted my life. Unlocked opened my heart and gave me an appreciation of children with down syndrome. I love you, Karen, and your heart.

Sent: 16/01 11:56 AM



Amy (McEwen, TN)

I love your books. I have just finished reading "Where Yesterday Lives" and "When Joy Came to Stay" I will start the third one "On Every Side" tomorrow.

Sent: 16/01 07:43 AM



Lynn Ryan Hazzard (Fairview, North Carolina)
Favorite Book: Bible and 'This side of Heaven'...so far

Finding a Christian author who 'Talks the talk, but also walks the walk" is very heart warming. Without God's grace and hope, where would we be...God bless you!

Sent: 16/01 03:59 AM



Elizabeth Fish (United States)
Favorite Book: The Bridge

This was my first one by you! I got into trouble by parents because I didn't do my chores! I was so caught up in your book I couldn't stop reading it! I do have to say that you are the best writer and author I have ever read! Thank you so much for writing more! This was my first book to read from you but I am already on another one! Thank you so much! I truly love your passion for Christ!

Sent: 03/01 12:06 PM



Jamie
Favorite Book: Any of the Baxters

Wow! I just finished your book "The Bridge" and absolutely loved it. I love your books, and I can't wait for your next one!

Sent: 02/01 11:04 AM



Maria Kroeker (British Columbia, Canada)
Favorite Book: Unlocked

I have just finished reading "Unlocked" and want to say Thank you so much for this book. I could hardly put it down, and I don't really consider myself a very faithful reader. However, once I start reading one of your books, I can't wait to get back to it if I have to stop reading to do my housework etc. Thank you for writing such inspiring books. May God bless you and keep you to write many more like this one.

Sent: 01/01 12:33 PM



Joslyn (So.Cal and No.Cal)
Favorite Book: All the ones I've read are AMAZING.

Your books are paper blessings. I can't stop reading them. I think your books should be in the non-fiction section in bookstores because the characters and situations they go through are so real. And it's Christian? That's like, a gazillion home runs. God bless you and your family!!

Love,
Joslyn [your #1 fan, ask anyone :)]

Sent: 01/01 11:19 AM



Dena Hollowell (Abilene, Tx)
Favorite Book: I have loved every one I have read.

I love your love for The Lord and family. I feel like a stronger Christian when I read your books.

Sent: 30/12 12:02 PM



Lindsay (McMinnville, OR)
Favorite Book: Its hard to choose, i love them all

You're an amazing writer, love all of your books! I have started my own collect when I was 14 I think. Wish I had all of them but at least I do have quite a few :) Keep up the great work!!

Sent: 30/12 11:35 AM

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