Karen Campbell

1 month ago | booksfromscotland.com | Karen Campbell |Vikki Reilly

‘This Bright Life is written with empathy, humour and precision and reminds us just what an enjoyable, thought-provoking, whole-picture novelist Karen Campbell can be.’Karen Campbell continues to write fantastic novels full of heart, of people and places that deserve their stories told. David Robinson is impressed by This Bright Life‘s humanity and insightfulness.

2 months ago | canongate.co.uk | Karen Campbell

“This Bright Life is a moving, haunting portrait of childhood and the jagged reflections of one tiny action in the kaleidoscope of humanity. Karen Campbell captures the voice of 12-year-old Gerard with poignant accuracy and her words paint pictures with the touch of an old master. Ultimately life-affirming, this gritty novel will take you to dark places, but it’s one beautiful, uplifting journey”Janice HallettSee more reviews“I love this story so much.

Jan 15, 2025 | radionwtn.com | Karen Campbell |Shannon McFarlin

Photo: A group of 14 came from seven different states to participate in Global Citizen Adventure Corps and Bethel University’s latest program to Cuba. Seen here are (front row, from left) Leslie Schutt, Dancyville, TN; Shana Kirk, Denver, CO; Stacie Freeman, Dresden, TN; Toni King.

Jan 9, 2025 | booksfromscotland.com | Karen Campbell

AUTHOR LINKS Author website On Twitter: writerkcampbell On Goodreads: Karen Campbell on Goodreads Karen Campbell is the author of nine novels. A former police officer, then Glasgow City Council press officer, she won the Best New Scottish Writer Award in 2009. She also teaches creative writing and has worked with young offenders, homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers, and was recently Writer in Residence at Dumfries and Galloway Council. She lives in Galloway....

Oct 24, 2024 | radionwtn.com | Karen Campbell |Shannon McFarlin

Photo: Local nonprofit GCAC’s final program for 2024 was to Guatemala in October. A trademark experience of the travel service learning each time is discovering traditional dishes. Here Debbie Brady, McKenzie Baylor, Annaliya Shepherd, and Gracie Aird learn the step-by-step process and ingredients in a spicy meat stew. By Karen Campbell, Global Citizen Adventure CorpsDresden, Tenn.–Twenty West Tennesseans spent their October fall break immersed in the culture, cuisine, and communities of Guatemala.