PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Karen A. Chase is an independent author. Her first novel, CARRYING INDEPENDENCE, book one of the 3-part Founding-Documents Series, is historical fiction about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards, and was awarded #12 of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2019. Her first book, BONJOUR 40: A PARIS TRAVEL LOG, garnered seven independent publishing awards. Originally from Canada, Karen is now chasing histories from Richmond, VA.
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