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STAR INTERVIEW “My goal since writing my very first novel is to create the sort of book with the same kind of elements that I enjoy in the books I read: multi-layered stories with multiple interwoven elements.” start. What advice would you give to aspiring writers who are struggling to find their unique voice or style? Just keep writing until it clicks and you know you’re on the right path. It’s like being proficient on an instrument or sport: it takes practice. What has been the most rewarding part of your writing journey, and how do you stay inspired to keep creating new stories? My favorite part of writing is typing THE END. My second is hearing from readers. It’s humbling when I learn that my writing has inspired or comforted, and thrilling when they talk about my characters as if they’re as real in their heads as they are in mine. KAREN WHITE With almost two million books in print in fifteen different languages, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 34 novels. Raised in a house full of brothers, Karen’s love of books and strong female characters first began in the third grade when the local librarian placed The Secret of the Old Clock, a Nancy Drew Mystery, in her hands. Although most of her growing up years were spent in London, England, Karen’s roots run deep in the South where many of her novels are set. Her intricate plot lines and compelling characters charm and captivate readers with just the right mix of family drama, mystery, intrigue and romance. Not entirely convinced she wanted to be a writer, Karen first pursued a career in business and graduated cum laude with a BS in Management from Tulane University. Ten years later, in a weak moment, she wrote her first book. In the Shadow of the Moon was published in August, 2000. Her books—referred to as “grit lit” (Southern Women’s Fiction)—have since been nominated for numerous national contests including the SIBA (Southeastern Booksellers Alliance) Fiction Book of the Year. Karen’s latest releases include The House on Prytania (May 2023) and the instant New York Times bestseller, The Lost Summers of Newport (May 2022), a collaboration with authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. The House on Prytania is the first book in a new series set in New Orleans and starring Nola Trenholm from the popular Charleston-set Tradd Street series. Next up for fans of Karen White is That Last Carolina Summer, scheduled for publication by Park Row Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, in July, 2025. When not writing, Karen spends her time reading, singing, and avoiding cooking. Karen and her husband have two grown children and a spoiled Havanese dog, Sophie, and divides her time between Atlanta, Georgia and the northwest Florida coast. Reader’s House II 47