Author of Fiction/Fantasy Novels
Karen Renee’s Story
Home is where the heart is and after living in seven states, eighteen cities and twenty-eight houses, apartments, mobile homes, and tents, Karen Renee Krebs is the living embodiment of that statement. She has had the pleasure of living in such wonderful places as Yosemite Valley, Lake Tahoe, Jackson Hole, Miami and loves the mountains and the beach with equal intensity. She currently lives in Cedar Rapids Iowa where she takes food for long walks as the Catering Manager at Mount Mercy University.
When she isn’t working or writing, she’s teaching Improv Comedy to the next generation, emceeing their improv shows while running the lights and sound. She is blessed to have two sons, Charles and Jack and lives with her partner Denise. Her hobby’s include collecting ex partners and rust! Ah life, without where would we be?
The Reluctant Book Series
Folklore, Paranormal & Urban Fantasy
The Reluctant Book Series I: Lovestruck
Book One: Being asked to save two worlds is quite the burden but when you have to do it with a woman whom you love but who scorns you, well, that doesn’t make it any easier. It helps when you are imbued with the memories and skills of ancient warriors, but being the hero is rarely a joy ride, a lesson Quentin learns the hard way. Along the way he meets a Goddess who leads him to a six-thousand-year-old hermit from whom he learns that he has fallen into the middle of an ancient struggle. Follow him as he embarks on a journey to save Ye-sho from mental slavery and save his own world from heading down the same path. Two world’s fates lie in his hands and he has only his instincts and his warm generous heart to guide him through it all.
The Reluctant Book Series II: Bargains
Book Two: Trapped in a world filled with mental slaves and given an impossible task by a capricious God with a penchant for only telling half the story, Quentin must travel the land to remove mental slavery and free the people. But when a god asks you to save their world it’s not like you really have a choice, especially when the other option is death. If that wasn’t enough on his plate he has to do it with the love of his life, Sharon, and her lover by his side. Despite the pain he is in he must carry on in hopes of returning to his own world. Along the way miraculous things begin to happen that will make everyone think there is more to this young man than it appears. The only question is will Sharon notice Quentin’s changes before it is too late.
The Reluctant Book Series III: The Wild Ride
Book Three: Betrayed by the Hermit, Quentin must once again return to Ye-sho before the Hermit can undo all the good that Quentin has left behind. Leaving Sharon behind, Quentin and his companions must track the Hermit down to retrieve the stone before he can once again enslave the minds of the people. Along the way he must rely on the many friends he made on his first visit while he plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Hermit. If he fails, both worlds will fall under the Hermit’s control. Is it too much to ask to be allowed to live happily ever after?
Coming Soon
The Reluctant series returns with three new action-packed books.
Reluctant Book Four:
For love or nothing
Reluctant Book Five:
A Tale of Three Cities
Reluctant Book Six:
Heart of the World
Quotes
I met Karen in high school and she has always been a storyteller. Spending time with her not only ended up in some sort of adventure, but the retelling was sure to bring our follies to an entertaining light. She captivated the room as she brought forth images of our youthful mishaps that would surely bring forth loads of laughter and joy. To this day I know I can sit and listen to her for hours so being able to read an extensive story was more than an honor it was like meeting a whole new group of friends.
Delight Lester
When I hear Karen begin to spin one of her tales, I look for a chair to pull up. It is always worth listening! I know I will laugh and my heart will be warmed. She has a beautiful way of exposing her own vulnerabilities in her stories and humor so that people who attend can safely find those tender and funny places within themselves.
Michelle Lane