Author: Karina Bartow

Karina Bartow grew up and still lives in Northern Ohio. Though born with Cerebral Palsy, she’s never allowed her disability to define her. Rather, she’s used her experiences to breathe life into characters who have physical limitations, but like her, are determined not to let them stand in the way of the life they want. Her debut novel, Husband in Hiding was released in 2015 and was well-received by readers. She’s excited about her upcoming love story, to be released by Vinspire Publishing in 2018. She may only be able to type with one hand, but she writes with her whole heart! To learn more, visit www.KarinaBartow.com

Those Tantalizing Twists and Turns

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 2 Comments

Creating twist and turns readers don't see coming is one of the most fun parts of writing. But can one go too far?

Keeping Surprises in Your Plan

January 9, 2020January 10, 2020 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 4 Comments

The value of keeping your mind and heart open to the unexpected

A Not-So-Apathetic View of Apathy

December 11, 2019 ~ Karina Bartow ~ Leave a comment

Discusses the spread of apathy and the damage it does to ourselves and others

The True Golden Standard

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 3 Comments

Discusses the need to set a high standard for oneself

Who Governs your Genre?

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 3 Comments

Everyone has an opinion on what you should write, but should you let that change your mind?

Ugly Changes Lead to Beautiful Transformations

October 17, 2019 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 6 Comments

Not all; changes come with the beauty we expect. This discusses the need to give them time and an open mind.

Acceptance Letter from…Me

September 18, 2019November 27, 2019 ~ Karina Bartow ~ 3 Comments

Acceptance letters from publishers and colleges may be hard to come by...but not as hard as finding one written to yourself. This shares what's helped me.