An innocent summer afternoon turns the lives of two eleven-year-old boys into chaos when they discover an Indian burial mound just off The Great Trail in Minerva, Ohio. Inside the ancient mound lay the skeletal remains of a young child adorned with carved images. Each piece holds ominous power that is unleashed on the unfortunate one who finds it. The boys are torn between honor and adventure as they make decisions that affect their lives as well as the fate of eight others. Beneath my feet lies the history and mystery of an unearthed Indian burial mound in Ohio. (click photo for expanded view)
In the heart of historic Hope Cemetery in Salem, Ohio stands a memorial for Goldie Bell Taylor. The tragedy of a small life stolen at only two years of age is magnified in her carved marble eyes. They echo the feeling of desperate longing. Her hands are carved to nearly touching leaving a void that is filled only by a gathering of fresh flowers. All seems normal, yet Goldie’s suitors are never seen; only their bouquets remain as evidence of their visit. Patricia (Suzie) DuVeau is drawn to this 1886 statue as she searches for the resting place of her birth mother. She is pulled into place where past and present are blended as one vision – a view into a world where its movement is guided by desperate desires to complete their purpose. As Suzie is drawn from the mayhem, she finds solace with a family she never knew existed. Her aunt, Madeline, and companion, Patrick fills Suzie’s need for answers while she explores the convoluted life of her mother. What she finds is not what she desires or expects.
Upcoming Events *Thank you to all for your continued support. Be watching for the launch of Chattels. If you want to be notified send me your email address at* karen@karenbiery.com. Here's to the next chapter! Salem Historical Society Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7 p.m. Speaking on upcoming release of *Chattels* and book signing. Classic Heritage Bus Tour "Experience the Novels and Meet the Author." Wednesday, June 13, 2012 *For more information and/or reservations contact David McClymonds 330-536-2193 Group:Keenagers* Come join me as I Paint in the Garden Open House Celebration of Salem Historical Society's Dale Shafer Library Tuesday, August 7, 2012 5 - 7 p.m.		About the Author Karen Biery is an artist and writer who has spent the majority of her life in the creative realm. She began her career in retail management with small entrepreneurs, grew through one of America’s leading corporations, and ultimately created her own retail environment, Olde English Garden Company, in Salem, Ohio. She attended Kent State University for creative writing and studied watercolors under the instruction of Tom McNickle. She has designed the covers of *believe* and *pieces* through her watercolors and illustrated the interior; blending the two halves to make it whole. Karen lives in northeast Ohio with her husband, Jeff when they are not at their home on Marco Island. *From inside my head...* Many of you have asked at the recent events what is in store for the upcoming releases. My plan is to release one novel per year. I have just finished the prequel to believe, *Chattels. As the title suggests, it is an expanded view of Salem in the 1860's which centers around the Underground Railroad. It is a gripping tale of freedom at all cost and the people who aided in that journey. Look for it in the Spring of 2012. Works in progress: believe* prequel - so named Chattels *(FINISHED!!)* *believe* sequel (through chapter 4) *speakeasy* (2/3 completed) *souls* (chapter 7) *choices* (chapter 5) *eyes* (chapter 3) art (chapter 6) *trees* (conception) *"I wish I could ride a bike." Memoirs of Dorothy Eppinger-Curry* (Chapter 2) addict (conception) strings (Chapter 40 and working backwards to Chapter 1)

An innocent summer afternoon turns the lives of two eleven-year-old boys into chaos when they discover an Indian burial mound just off The Great Trail in Minerva, Ohio. Inside the ancient mound lay the skeletal remains of a young child adorned with carved images. Each piece holds ominous power that is unleashed on the unfortunate one who finds it. The boys are torn between honor and adventure as they make decisions that affect their lives as well as the fate of eight others.

Beneath my feet lies the history and mystery of an unearthed Indian burial mound in Ohio. (click photo for expanded view)

In the heart of historic Hope Cemetery in Salem, Ohio stands a memorial for Goldie Bell Taylor. The tragedy of a small life stolen at only two years of age is magnified in her carved marble eyes. They echo the feeling of desperate longing. Her hands are carved to nearly touching leaving a void that is filled only by a gathering of fresh flowers. All seems normal, yet Goldie’s suitors are never seen; only their bouquets remain as evidence of their visit.

Patricia (Suzie) DuVeau is drawn to this 1886 statue as she searches for the resting place of her birth mother. She is pulled into place where past and present are blended as one vision – a view into a world where its movement is guided by desperate desires to complete their purpose.

As Suzie is drawn from the mayhem, she finds solace with a family she never knew existed. Her aunt, Madeline, and companion, Patrick fills Suzie’s need for answers while she explores the convoluted life of her mother.

What she finds is not what she desires or expects.

Upcoming Events

Thank you to all for your continued support. Be watching for the launch of Chattels. If you want to be notified send me your email address at karen@karenbiery.com.

Here's to the next chapter!

Salem Historical Society
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
             7 p.m.
Speaking on upcoming release of Chattels and book signing.

Classic Heritage Bus Tour
"Experience the Novels and Meet the Author."
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
For more information and/or reservations contact David McClymonds 330-536-2193 Group:Keenagers

Come join me as I
Paint in the Garden
Open House Celebration of Salem Historical Society's Dale Shafer Library
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
        5 - 7 p.m.

About the Author

Karen Biery is an artist and writer who has spent the majority of her life in the creative realm. She began her career in retail management with small entrepreneurs, grew through one of America’s leading corporations, and ultimately created her own retail environment, Olde English Garden Company, in Salem, Ohio. She attended Kent State University for creative writing and studied watercolors under the instruction of Tom McNickle. She has designed the covers of believe and pieces through her watercolors and illustrated the interior; blending the two halves to make it whole.  Karen lives in northeast Ohio with her husband, Jeff when they are not at their home on Marco Island.

    From inside my head...
Many of you have asked at the recent events what is in store for the upcoming releases. My plan is to release one novel per year. I
have just finished the prequel to believe, Chattels. As the title suggests, it is an expanded view of Salem in the 1860's which centers around the Underground Railroad. It is a gripping tale of freedom at all cost and the people who aided in that journey. Look for it in the Spring of 2012.

        Works in progress:

believe prequel - so named Chattels (FINISHED!!)
believe sequel (through chapter 4)    speakeasy (2/3 completed)
souls (chapter 7)
choices (chapter 5)
eyes (chapter 3)
art (chapter 6)
trees (conception)
"I wish I could ride a bike." Memoirs of Dorothy Eppinger-Curry (Chapter 2)
addict (conception)
strings (Chapter 40 and working backwards to Chapter 1)