Karen D. Badger

 

Karen D. Badger was born in Vermont at the end of the hippie era. She is the second of five children and was raised by a divorced mother, who to this day remains one of her best friends. Karen graduated from college in 1978 with B.A.’s in Drama and Elementary Education. Later, she returned to school and in 1994 earned a B.S. in Scientific Mathematics. In addition to writing books, she is currently in her 36th year as an Engineer in the semiconductor computer chip manufacturing field.  In 2007, at the Golden Crown Literary Society Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, she met Barb Sawyer, who would later become her wife.  Karen and Barb have two grown sons, three grandkids and countless family and friends, all of whom they enjoy immensely.  In their spare time they enjoy home improvement projects, karaoke, camping, kayaking and motorcycling.

 

Present occupation:  Previously published with Blue Feather Books, Ltd., currently publish with Badger Bliss Books.  Also works full time as a semiconductor Engineer with the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Corporation.

 

Degrees and professional qualifications:  :  2009 Golden Crown Literary Society winner  in the Speculative Fiction Category (for Yesterday Once More), 2017 Golden Crown Literary Society winner in the Paranormal Fiction Category (for 1140 Rue Royale), BS in Scientific Mathematics, BA in Fine Arts Theater, BA in Elementary Education, author of 14 technical patents, author of several technical papers presented at Photomask Industry conferences, author of several career-oriented papers presented at Society of Women Engineers Conference throughout the country, author of published technical journal articles on photomask inspection.

 

Publications:  

 

Originally Published by Blue Feather Books, Ltd and republished by Badger Bliss Books:

On A Wing And A Prayer

Yesterday Once More (Goldie winner for best Speculative Fiction)

In A Family Way – Book I of the Commitment Series

Unchained Memories – Book II of the Commitment Series

Happy Campers – Book III of the Commitment Series

The Blue Feather

 

Published solely by Badger Bliss Books:

Collective Identity - Book IV of the Commitment Series

All My Tomorrows - sequel to the award winning Yesterday Once More

Sweet Angel - Book V of the Commitment Series

Relative-ly Speaking - Book VI of the Commitment Series

1140 Rue Royale (Goldie winner for best Paranormal Fiction)

Tailspin - Book VII of the Commitment Series

Flashpoint - Book VIII of the Commitment series

Over The Crescent Moon

In the Blink of an Eye - A Young Adult Novel (Book IX of the Commitment Series)

Auntie A's Favorite Recipies - The life collection of a Southern cook (Karen Badger, ed.)

A Shadow in Love - Sci-Fi Lesbian Romance

 

Published by Regal Crest Books, Ltd:

Hooah – a short story published in the Women In Uniform anthology

 

Karen can be contacted at karendbadger@together.com or by leaving a message on her website at www.karendbadger.com.