I have been increasingly disturbed by all the book banning happening these days, particularly given the emphasis on removing holocaust- and LGBTQ+-themed books from library shelves. I wrote a short essay on the subject, which appears in The Lawrence Times. Take a look when you have a chance. I know everything is a dumpster fireContinue reading “Read Books, Don’t Ban Them”
Author Archives: Karen M. Vaughn
Reading at the Roost, 12/15
Book Launch Event!
If you are in the Lawrence area next Wednesday, be sure to stop by The Roost and say hello! Cookies will be provided, and there will be a cash coffee/drink bar for those looking to combat the cold weather. I will be doing a short reading around 6:30, but feel free to come whenever!
Launch Day!
Today is the day! Thank you all so much for your patience and your support. I am absolutely thrilled about this gorgeous-looking collection.
ARCs
Just received my ARCs (Advance Review Copies)! They are gorgeous—beyond words. Click the link below to pre-order one of these lovelies. Pre-order Today!
Coming Soon!!
We’re getting very close! Coming October 26, 2021.
Cover Art is In!!
Check out this gorgeous 70s-inflected cover art for Death Comes for the Trophy Wife! I could not be more pleased with it.
Excellent News!
I’d like to share some excellent news! This winter, Brain Mill Press will be publishing a collection of my short stories. The centerpiece of the collection will be one of my very favorite stories, “Pavane for a Dead Film Star,” which is about Rudolph Valentino and dimensional shifts and all sorts of other fun stuff.Continue reading “Excellent News!”
Oz-sploitation Nation
(This piece aired on Kansas Public Radio in early August.) This year marks the 65th anniversary of film version of The Wizard of Oz, and I’d like to say once and for all–I hate this film. I’m done with it, and not just because of the saccharine sweet songs or the nightmarish set designs, whichContinue reading “Oz-sploitation Nation”
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