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Karen Krossing

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Canada

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http://www.karenkrossing.com

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Young Adult, Children's Books

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June 2008

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I grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, with a family who loved to read. What could I do but read too? I began to create stories and comic books when I was eight, and I continued this habit by writing poetry in high school. By then I was hooked on books, so I studied English at university then became a book editor and a technical writer. After I had kids, I began writing fiction for children and teens. I believe that writers' groups and workshops are an excellent way to nurture creative growth and innovation. I regularly conducts writing workshops for adults and children. I live in Toronto with my husband and two daughters.

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Graphic Review of The Yo-Yo Prophet

I’m delighted with author/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi‘s graphic review of my latest novel, The Yo-Yo Prophet. Debbie faithfully completes a “daily drawing” – an excellent way to stay inspired and fresh. After reading The Yo-Yo Prophet, Debbie created this daily drawing based on the main character, 15-year-old Calvin Layne:

Here’s what Debbie had to say about the book:

“So many reasons to l...

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Books by Karen Krossing

Average rating: 3.98 · 40 ratings · 16 reviews · 4 distinct works

	The Yo-Yo Prophet 3.91 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Take the Stairs 3.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2003	My rating:
	Pure 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2006 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Castle Key 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2000 — 2 editions	My rating:

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Karen Krossing wrote a new blog post: Graphic Review of The Yo-Yo Prophet Graphic Review of The Yo-Yo Prophet I’m delighted with author/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi‘s graphic review of my latest novel, The Yo-Yo Prophet. Debbie faithfully completes a “dai... read more »
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Karen gave to: Yesterday's Dead by Pat Bourke (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Pat Bourke's novel for children ages 9 to 14, Yesterday's Dead, is a perfectly paced historical fiction with finely crafted, likable characters. It's about 13-year-old Meredith Hollings, who travels from small-town Port Stuart to Toronto to work as k...more
Apr 23, 2012 05:43am · see review
Karen gave to: Signs of Martha by Sarah Raymond (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Sarah Raymond's YA novel, Signs of Martha, is a fast-paced read with a quirky cast of unique characters. In it, 16-year-old Martha Becker is a daydreaming pickle-grower with an artistic bent. When a zealous sign painter lands in Martha's agricultural...more
Apr 23, 2012 05:14am · see review
Karen gave to: Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:07pm
Karen gave to: The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:07pm
Karen gave to: The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:06pm
Karen gave to: Writing Screenplays That Sell: The Complete, Step-By-Step Guide for Writing and Selling to the Movies and TV, from Story Concept to Development Deal by Michael Hauge	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:05pm
Karen gave to: Last Loon by Rebecca Upjohn (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
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Karen gave to: Chasing the White Witch by Marina Cohen (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:03pm
Karen gave to: The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
Feb 02, 2012 07:02pm