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Who I am:
I am a Columnist and Social Media editor at Lost Daughters (www.thelostdaughters.com) and an assistant editor of Flycatcher Journal (www.flycatcherjournal.org). I serve on the board of directors of the Georgia Writers Association and as an active member of the Georgia Poetry Society. I will graduate in May 2013 with a Master of Arts in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University. I have published poetry, personal essays, biographical profiles, and book reviews.
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
www.karenpickell.com
@Karen_Pickell
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
Oil and Water . . . and Other Things That Don't Mix: Anthology to Raise Funds to Aid the Gulf Coast Clean-up (please see the group of the same name right here on She Writes! http://www.shewrites.com/group/oilandwaterandotherthingsthatdontmix...)
Media outlets that I currently write for:
Lost Daughters (www.thelostdaughters.com) and Flycatcher Journal (www.flycatcherjournal.org)
My writing is:
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts
Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
Lost Daughters (www.thelostdaughters.com) and Flycatcher Journal (www.flycatcherjournal.org)
Services I offer to other writers:
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I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
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My professional associations:
Georgia Writers Association www.georgiawriters.org
Georgia Poetry Society www.georgiapoetrysociety.org
American Adoption Congress www.americanadoptioncongress.org
I found out about She Writes from:
Myself

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Karen Pickell replied to the discussion 'In Six Words: "My Current Project"'
"Coming out as a literary activist."
Jul 24, 2012
Karen Pickell left a comment for Krissa Lagos
"Thanks for mentioning my six word memoir response in today's newsletter. I love that you've started this weekly discussion!"
Jul 12, 2012
Karen Pickell replied to the discussion 'Six-Word Memoir: "The Best Writing Tip I've Ever Gotten"'
"Consider criticism, but trust your gut."
Jul 10, 2012
Karen Pickell commented on the group 'Oil and Water and Other Things That Don't Mix (Charity Anthology)'
"Thank you, everyone!"
Apr 27, 2012

Karen Pickell's Blog

One Year Anniversary of BP Oil Spill - She Writers Want to Help the Gulf Coast

Posted on April 20, 2011 at 7:30am 3 Comments

Today is the one year anniversary of one of the most devastating man-made catastophes of our time--the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexio. Despite proclamations to the contrary, many of which come directly from BP, the Gulf Coast is still hurting from the environmental and economic impact of last year's spill.

 

You may not be aware that in December, 2010, the ladies of the Southern Writers group here on She Writes published an anthology to benefit charities serving the Gulf…

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At 3:00pm on July 18, 2012, Krissa Lagos said…

Absolutely, Karen, it was a great contribution. Thanks so much for participating...I look forward to your responses to future prompts!

At 2:48pm on August 10, 2011, samantha stacia said…

Hello Karen,

I want to thank you for joining my group, Blooming Late.

You'll find we have a great group of women who are a wonderful source of support, encouragement and inspiration.

Please feel free to introduce yourself to the group in the kicking things off discussion and then let us know your writing acomplishements and goals.

Welcome!

Samantha Stacia

At 6:56am on July 12, 2011, Lissa Brown said…

Hi Karen,

Thanks for the info on Flycatcher. I sent in a piece yesterday under my real name, Lissa Brown. Hope y'all like it.

Leslie Brunetsky (aka Lissa)

At 2:06pm on July 2, 2011, Kelli Swearingen said…
Welcome to Mother Writer,Karen! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
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At 5:46pm on October 25, 2010, Amy Wise said…
Karen you are so very welcome! I can't wait for it to pub as well! What a great project!
 
 
 

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