About Karen
I'm an author, ghostwriter, and freelance writer. My writing includes writing for children, marketing, business, and heath. In addition: I'm also the creator and editor-in-chief of Writers on the Move (a group of authors using cross-promotion through various marketing strategies), editor, and passage staff writer for Reading Vine Learning Center.
My groups include: SCBWI , Linkedin, Jacket... More
Karen's Blog: Writing for Children with Karen Cioffi - Recent Posts
| 10/2/2016 | Fiction Writing – 5 Top No-Nos (0 Comments )
 Fiction writers who are good at what they do, enjoy what they do. They like creating something from nothing . . . well from an idea. They enjoy the craft and the process.
But, with that said, there are 4 top mistakes these writers make.
1. You make... Read the rest of this post |
| 9/25/2016 | Build Confidence as a Writer – 12 Ways To Do It (0 Comments )
 Guest post by Suzanne Lieurance
It’s tough being a writer, especially if you’re just starting out.
Rejection can easily tear down what little self-confidence you have, so here are a dozen ways to build your confidence as a writer:
1. Do... Read the rest of this post |
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| Karen's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |||
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Books 1 - 2 from Karen's published works Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Walking Through Walls (Paperback) Author: Karen Cioffi Illustrator: Aidana WillowRaven Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC |
All Ages |
06/29/2011 Add | |||
| 31 Reviews | |||||
| 2. Day's End Lullaby (Paperback) Author: Karen Cioffi Publisher: BookSurge Publishing |
Baby to Pre-K |
09/02/2008 Add | |||
| 16 Reviews | |||||
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| Books Recently Added to Karen's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |||
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Books 1 - 2 from Karen's bookshelf Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Walking Through Walls (Paperback) Author: Karen Cioffi Illustrator: Aidana WillowRaven Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC |
All Ages |
10/1/2016 Add | |||
| Karen said: Walking Through Walls is based on an ancient Chinese tale and set in 16th century China. Twelve year old Wang dreams of becoming rich and powerful. He studies the legend of the Eternals, a group of m...more tags: middle-grade adventure , fantasy , children's book | |||||
| 31 Reviews | |||||
| 2. Day's End Lullaby (Paperback) Author: Karen Cioffi Publisher: BookSurge Publishing |
Baby to Pre-K |
9/20/2008 Add | |||
| Karen said: Day's End Lullaby is a sweet and melodic bedtime picture book. With poetic and rhyming phrases it will certainly help soothe and quiet little ones at bedtime. As an added feature, the sheet music to...more tags: bedtime picture book , lullaby , gentle , melodic , , I wrote | |||||
| 16 Reviews | |||||
| Bestselling order determined by Amazon.com SalesRank(tm) | |||||
Profile Comments
Comment by Beverly McClure on 4/8/2011 at 4:12 PM:
Hi, Karen. Thanks for the friend request. Congrats on your new book.
Hi, Karen. Thanks for the friend request. Congrats on your new book.
Comment by Matthew McElligott on 3/20/2011 at 4:18 PM:
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the kind words about the Children's Choice award. I enjoyed checking out your work, too.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the kind words about the Children's Choice award. I enjoyed checking out your work, too.
Comment by Medeia Sharif on 3/19/2011 at 7:50 AM:
Pleased to meet you, Karen.
Pleased to meet you, Karen.
Comment by Freya R on 7/6/2009 at 10:51 PM:
Hi Karen
Do stop by when you have a moment to check out our free book marketing tool - BookBuzzr. (www.bookbuzzr.com)
BookBuzzr is a page-flipping application that is more suited for marketing books online. BookBuzzr comes with the built-in ability to share your book-extract on... more
Do stop by when you have a moment to check out our free book marketing tool - BookBuzzr. (www.bookbuzzr.com)
BookBuzzr is a page-flipping application that is more suited for marketing books online. BookBuzzr comes with the built-in ability to share your book-extract on... more
Comment by Donna McDine on 5/15/2009 at 6:33 AM:
Hi Karen: It's amazing what a small world and I did make the connection through VBT, but not your location. Have a great day. Warmly, Donna
Hi Karen: It's amazing what a small world and I did make the connection through VBT, but not your location. Have a great day. Warmly, Donna
Comment by Donna McDine on 5/14/2009 at 4:18 PM:
Great idea about posting on the VBT site...much appreciated. BTW, just made the connection. I'm a New Yorker also. Live in Rockland County about 30 minutes North of NYC.
Warmly,
Donna
Great idea about posting on the VBT site...much appreciated. BTW, just made the connection. I'm a New Yorker also. Live in Rockland County about 30 minutes North of NYC.
Warmly,
Donna
Comment by Liana Metal on 4/12/2009 at 6:38 AM:
Thanks, Karen, nice to see you here too!
Have a productive day!
Cheers!
Liana
Thanks, Karen, nice to see you here too!
Have a productive day!
Cheers!
Liana
Comment by Terri Forehand on 4/11/2009 at 8:21 PM:
good to be friends with such talented writers and illustrators. happy writing to all. Terri
http://heartfeltwords4kids.blogspot.com
good to be friends with such talented writers and illustrators. happy writing to all. Terri
http://heartfeltwords4kids.blogspot.com
Comment by Donna McDine on 4/11/2009 at 4:24 PM:
Hi Karen...thanks for connecting with me here at JF...look forward to it.
Best wishes,
Donna
Hi Karen...thanks for connecting with me here at JF...look forward to it.
Best wishes,
Donna
Comment by Katie Hines on 4/11/2009 at 2:31 PM:
Karen, I'd definitely be interested in your writer's yahoo group. I write mg urban fantasy and chapter books. Send me an invite! katiebug1957 at nctv dot com
Karen, I'd definitely be interested in your writer's yahoo group. I write mg urban fantasy and chapter books. Send me an invite! katiebug1957 at nctv dot com
Comment by Margot Finke on 9/22/2008 at 8:39 AM:
Karen happy to be your friend, mate. JacketFlap is a great place for writers.
Margot Finke
"Rattlesnake Jam"
www.margotfinke.com
Karen happy to be your friend, mate. JacketFlap is a great place for writers.
Margot Finke
"Rattlesnake Jam"
www.margotfinke.com
Comment by Joshua Gee on 5/18/2008 at 9:22 AM:
Thank you for the congrats re: the Children's Choice Award for ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA!
Paranormally,
Josh G.
For news about upcoming author appearances in YOUR town, plus other bone-chilling bonuses, join the mailing list at JoshuaGee.com/join
Thank you for the congrats re: the Children's Choice Award for ENCYCLOPEDIA HORRIFICA!
Paranormally,
Josh G.
For news about upcoming author appearances in YOUR town, plus other bone-chilling bonuses, join the mailing list at JoshuaGee.com/join
Comment by kevan atteberry on 5/17/2008 at 1:01 PM:
Thanks for your congrats on my children's choice award!
kevan
Thanks for your congrats on my children's choice award!
kevan
Thank you, Karen!