Karen Bayly writes an eclectic mix of speculative fiction, horror, noir, and mystery. She is author of three adult fiction books- Tesato' s Code, Fortitude, and Courage- exploring themes of science misused, survival and love. Her shorter pieces appear in anthologies from Black Hare Press, Black Beacon Books, Specul8 Publishing and Crystal Lake Publishing. Karen' s passion for writing began as a child when she wrote plays for her dolls to perform. These days, her Ph.D. in biology, her research background, and her fear for the future inform her work.