Karen Brough
Karen Brough has always had a passion for books, spending countless school lunchtimes in the library.
She eventually became a primary school teacher, maintaining her connection with children’s literature.
After teaching, she began sharing the encouragement God gave her via her blog, followed by writing books. Some of her books tell of her journey through autoimmune illness and recovery, while others go back to her childhood connection with children’s literature.
She loves to make reading fun and tells a great yarn in children's books. Most of her stories are based on real-life events. The most amazing things have happened, and she longs to share these with you, to bring a smile, or to touch the heart.
In all her writing, you’ll be left feeling
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Our rapidly growing social community is proof of this, full of gardeners from all walks of life, who come together to learn, share and grow. It’s truly a blessing we wish to share with as many if not all.
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Jacquolyn is a member of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, the Emerald City Romance Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Sisters in Crime - Houston. When she's not writing, she enjoys time with her family and friends, reading, sewing, and solving crossword puzzles. In her past life, she was an elementary school teacher. -
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adult and currently works as a high school youth director at her church. In each of these roles,
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Since then, Christa’s eyes, heart, and ears were opened to more whispers, so that she may start fulfilling her new purpose of helping the hurting and share the love of Christ.
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