Books with author Karen Harper

From New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper comes a novel based on the lives of two amazing sisters . . .One sailed the Titanic and started a fashion empire . . .The other overtook Hollywood and scandalized the world . . .Together, they were unstoppable.They rose from genteel poverty, two beautiful sisters, ambitious, witty, seductive. Elinor and Lucy Sutherland are at once each other’s fiercest supporters and most vicious critics.Lucy transformed herself into Lucile, the daring fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her flirtatious gowns and brazen self-promotion. And when she married Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon her life seemed to be a fairy tale. But success came at many costs—to her marriage and to her children . . . and then came the fateful night of April 14, 1912 and the scandal that followed. Elinor’s novels titillate readers, and it’s even asked in polite drawing rooms if you would like to “sin with Elinor Glyn?” Her work pushes the boundaries of what’s acceptable; her foray into the glittering new world of Hollywood turns her into a world-wide phenomenon. But although she writes of passion, the true love she longs for eludes her. But despite quarrels and misunderstandings, distance and destiny, there is no bond stronger than that of the two sisters—confidants, friends, rivals and the two “It Girls” of their day.

Harry is looking forward to her first Christmas at Hawthorne, Aubrey's country house. She wants cheerful fires, snow-filled landscapes and pleasant company, all of which seems entirely possible. But her dreams of a perfect Christmas are thrown into chaos with the arrival of Sylvia Morwell, a girl who is universally disliked by everybody who knows her. Unfortunately, that includes most of Harry's guests and suddenly, the atmosphere could could be cut with a knife! As uncomfortable as this may be, things take a turn for the worst when her unwelcome house guest is murdered, done to death with a poisoned plum pie. Once again Harry, Aubrey, Charlie and Darcy must delve deep to discover the killer that lurks in their midst. And they must move fast before Harry's Christmas is entirely ruined!

From New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper comes a novel based on the lives of two amazing sisters . . .One sailed the Titanic and started a fashion empire . . .The other overtook Hollywood and scandalized the world . . .Together, they were unstoppable.They rose from genteel poverty, two beautiful sisters, ambitious, witty, seductive. Elinor and Lucy Sutherland are at once each other’s fiercest supporters and most vicious critics.Lucy transformed herself into Lucile, the daring fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her flirtatious gowns and brazen self-promotion. And when she married Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon her life seemed to be a fairy tale. But success came at many costs—to her marriage and to her children . . . and then came the fateful night of April 14, 1912 and the scandal that followed. Elinor’s novels titillate readers, and it’s even asked in polite drawing rooms if you would like to “sin with Elinor Glyn?” Her work pushes the boundaries of what’s acceptable; her foray into the glittering new world of Hollywood turns her into a world-wide phenomenon. But although she writes of passion, the true love she longs for eludes her. But despite quarrels and misunderstandings, distance and destiny, there is no bond stronger than that of the two sisters—confidants, friends, rivals and the two “It Girls” of their day.

Ali Parker, a high school senior, is in love for the first time in her seventeen-year life. Her Mr. Perfect boyfriend, Matt Ryan, is a talented artist who hopes to attend Pratt Institute in New York, and Ali plans to major in journalism at a prestigious college. Both Ali and Matt are outstanding students. Their future possibilities seem endless.Then the inconceivable happens—Ali becomes pregnant. Suddenly, her entire world shifts. Everything she was sure of changes. What should she do about this baby . . . about Matt . . . about her life? Ali is faced with the dilemma of responsibility and choice. She’s supported by a fun, loyal best friend, Monica, but Ali knows that now, nothing will ever be the same again. She’s abruptly and unwillingly forced into the world of adulthood as she faces the crisis of being a pregnant, unwed teenager. As she considers her various options, Ali reveals her internal struggles honestly. As she wrestles with difficult decisions, not liking any of her choices, she learns about the tender balance of relationships while dealing with a shocked boyfriend, overbearing but loving parents, quirky teachers, and gossiping classmates. When tragedy strikes, Ali is also reminded that, while the unintentional life of a baby started so quickly within her, life can end all too quickly and unexpectedly as well.Ali’s detailed narrative is so personal and endearing, it creates a vicarious experience for any reader. This compelling, inspiring, and enlightening story engages the heart as it shows the struggles of life, the selflessness of real love, and the endurance of hope.Author Karen Hart has worked as a communications specialist and a public relations specialist for various companies throughout the U.S. She has years of experience as a creative and technical writer and editor. Butterflies in May is her first novel. She currently resides in Santa Rosa, CA, with her husband, Gary, and two sons.

If you are thinking about modeling, you probably have lots of questions and no one to answer them...until now! “The Big Sis Guide to Modeling was a read to remember. Being an ambitious teenage girl, books aren’t typically my thing; however, once I got going on this book I couldn’t put it down. This easy read was not only an inspiration but was extremely informative and interesting. Being an aspiring model, I feel so much more prepared and led in the right direction. I would recommend it to anyone with any ambition of getting into the modeling business because I’m fully confident it will lead you down the right road as I believe it has me.”–NICOLE M. “Very impressed ... an excellent tool for girls and their families when considering a career in modeling!” – Glenda R. “I feel grateful to have found this resource for my teenage daughter who, like Karen, wants nothing other than to be a model when she gets out of high school. The chapters are full of real life insights and suggestions we are now able to put into action to move her prospective career forward to the next step.”--Belinda M.Former international model and commercial actress, Karen Mize Harper, shares with you an up-close look into her 15-year modeling career. With clients like Tic Tac, Dannon and Easy Spirit and ads in magazines like Time, People and Cosmopolitan, Karen takes you along on her modeling adventures. You’ll see dozens of photos from pro shoots, behind-the-scenes snapshots and hear fun and helpful details of a working model’s life. "I found myself thinking, 'I can’t wait to find out what happened next!’...I would recommend this book as an absolute necessity for anyone considering this field as a career, but I’ll also say I think just anybody, no matter what their ambitions, would enjoy reading this book!” –KP "Loved the book ... wonderfully informative for girls interested in the modeling biz. Wow!!” – Deanna D. “Karen Mize Harper is an explorer in this life’s journey and anyone wondering if they have what it takes to venture beyond the ordinary needs to read this little book...” –TTThis guide will save you money, time and frustration and will help you to know if a modeling career, with all its ups and downs, is right for you. Most importantly, The Big Sis Guide will inspire you to go for your very own dreams, whether you decide on a modeling career or not! If you are ready for modeling adventures then "The Big Sis Heart to Heart Guide to Modeling" is for you! You’ll discover that if a small-town girl really can make it in the big city, so can you! Get started today by downloading the guide that will encourage, inform and inspire...

With Lance out of town and Astrid’s powers almost nonexistent after completing her second witch trial, Astrid’s having one heck of a time adjusting to her not-so-witchy life. Of course, occupying her time without the use of magic would be a lot easier if the artist she agreed to help didn’t end up paralyzed in her own studio.A simple counter spell cures Nancy Lindrige of her paralysis, but with Sammy, Astrid’s feline familiar, cutting her off at every turn in order to keep her safe, it seems as though Astrid might have to sit this one out. Keeping her distance from the other witch, however, is easier said than done when Nancy pays her a visit at home. Apparently, Astrid isn't the only one trying to piece together who might’ve wanted to paralyze the other witch. With the art show just days away, Astrid fears the one behind Nancy’s paralysis will strike again. Can Astrid convince Sammy to lift her house arrest, or will she have to leave this case up to the professionals?

The Spaceman from the Planet Omelet is a charming character invented by Ken Harper (1948-2018) to entertain his young children and later grandchildren at bedtime or whenever a good story was called for. The spaceman invites the children to accompany him to any destination the children chooses. In this book the shiny, new spaceship zooms off to Antarctica where you meet the Emperor of the emperor penguins and get invited to attend a lesson for baby penguins about global warming. After a missing egg is delivered to the rightful parents it’s time to snuggle up in sleeping bags and watch the fire while the spaceman and the Emperor reminisce about earlier adventures.

If you are thinking about modeling, you probably have lots of questions and no one to answer them...until now! “The Big Sis Guide to Modeling was a read to remember. Being an ambitious teenage girl, books aren’t typically my thing; however, once I got going on this book I couldn’t put it down. This easy read was not only an inspiration but was extremely informative and interesting. Being an aspiring model, I feel so much more prepared and led in the right direction. I would recommend it to anyone with any ambition of getting into the modeling business because I’m fully confident it will lead you down the right road as I believe it has me.”–NICOLE M. “Very impressed ... an excellent tool for girls and their families when considering a career in modeling!” – Glenda R. “I feel grateful to have found this resource for my teenage daughter who, like Karen, wants nothing other than to be a model when she gets out of high school. The chapters are full of real life insights and suggestions we are now able to put into action to move her prospective career forward to the next step.”--Belinda M. Former international model and commercial actress, Karen Mize Harper, shares with you an up-close look into her 15-year modeling career. With clients like Tic Tac, Dannon and Easy Spirit and ads in magazines like Time, People and Cosmopolitan, Karen takes you along on her modeling adventures. You’ll see dozens of photos from pro shoots, behind-the-scenes snapshots and hear fun and helpful details of a working model’s life. "I found myself thinking, 'I can’t wait to find out what happened next!’...I would recommend this book as an absolute necessity for anyone considering this field as a career, but I’ll also say I think just anybody, no matter what their ambitions, would enjoy reading this book!” –KP "Loved the book ... wonderfully informative for girls interested in the modeling biz. Wow!!” – Deanna D. “Karen Mize Harper is an explorer in this life’s journey and anyone wondering if they have what it takes to venture beyond the ordinary needs to read this little book...” –TT This guide will save you money, time and frustration and will help you to know if a modeling career, with all its ups and downs, is right for you. Most importantly, The Big Sis Guide will inspire you to go for your very own dreams, whether you decide on a modeling career or not! If you are ready for modeling adventures then "The Big Sis Heart to Heart Guide to Modeling" is for you! You’ll discover that if a small-town girl really can make it in the big city, so can you! Get started today by downloading the guide that will encourage, inform and inspire...

It is the beginning of the twenty-first century, and we are living on the cusp of change. Reality has already spawned one alternate state, and for many people virtual reality is now where they are most at home. But what happens when virtual worlds become indistinguishable from what we consider to be the real world? When you wake up from a dream, how do you know that you are not still dreaming? And if the reality we're in is virtual, who is doing the programming?These questions, and many more like them, spin effortlessly out of the box-office mega-hit The Matrix. More than just a computer-aided shot-'em-up, more than just the latest cinematic expression of cyberpunk angst, The Matrix presented layer upon layer of challenging explorations of what the true nature of reality might be, and why this should (or should not) be important to us.Exploring the Matrix presents eighteen thoughtful and thought-provoking essays on what the film had to say and exactly how it was said. Here you will discover the long and fascinating history of some of the themes set forth in the Wachowski Brothers' landmark film, why they are important, how they have been explored in the past, and their implications for the immediate future of human society. The true nature of reality in our current cyber-age is not a rhetorical question, but rather one that needs to be answered as we move closer to seamless virtual scenarios, accessible online, in video games . . . and perhaps ultimately as the result of uploading software to an implanted chip in the brain.You can take the blue pill and stay in the dream, unaware of your status, or take the red pill and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

It is the beginning of the twenty-first century, and we are living on the cusp of change. Reality has already spawned one alternate state, and for many people virtual reality is now where they are most at home. But what happens when virtual worlds become indistinguishable from what we consider to be the real world? When you wake up from a dream, how do you know that you are not still dreaming? And if the reality we're in is virtual, who is doing the programming?These questions, and many more like them, spin effortlessly out of the box-office mega-hit The Matrix. More than just a computer-aided shot-'em-up, more than just the latest cinematic expression of cyberpunk angst, The Matrix presented layer upon layer of challenging explorations of what the true nature of reality might be, and why this should (or should not) be important to us.Exploring the Matrix presents eighteen thoughtful and thought-provoking essays on what the film had to say and exactly how it was said. Here you will discover the long and fascinating history of some of the themes set forth in the Wachowski Brothers' landmark film, why they are important, how they have been explored in the past, and their implications for the immediate future of human society. The true nature of reality in our current cyber-age is not a rhetorical question, but rather one that needs to be answered as we move closer to seamless virtual scenarios, accessible online, in video games . . . and perhaps ultimately as the result of uploading software to an implanted chip in the brain.You can take the blue pill and stay in the dream, unaware of your status, or take the red pill and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes.

The Spaceman from the Planet Omelet is a charming character invented by Ken Harper (1948-2018) to entertain his young children and later grandchildren at bedtime or whenever a good story was called for. The spaceman invites the children to accompany him to any destination the children chooses. In this book the shiny, new spaceship zooms off to Antarctica where you meet the Emperor of the emperor penguins and get invited to attend a lesson for baby penguins about global warming. After a missing egg is delivered to the rightful parents it’s time to snuggle up in sleeping bags and watch the fire while the spaceman and the Emperor reminisce about earlier adventures.