It’s been three long years since Caribbean Dreams graced the shelves. Three years is a long time. That’s enough time to master a new language or grow your hair out or, in my case…do none of those things. Naturally, you might wonder: Have you had writer’s block? Been backpacking across the globe? Fallen off the edge of the earth? Let me save you the suspense: No, no, and no.
What I did have was a cycling accident, followed by a malaise that could outlast a rainy Monday and an alarming lack of motivation to do much of anything—except, perhaps, avoid writing altogether. Yes, I admit it: for a while, I really couldn’t be arsed to lift a pen, much less craft a novel.
So how did I get back on the proverbial horse? (Don’t worry, no more cycling analogies.) It took a cocktail of nagging friends, well-timed pep talks, a shiny new laptop, and what can only be described as a “kick up the backside” to jumpstart the process. Oh, and one more thing: I decided to turn my recent, ahem, life experiences into fuel for the fire.
Writing this book was unexpectedly cathartic. (Who knew pouring your soul into pages could be better than binge-watching Netflix?) It’s amazing what happens when you turn a mishap or two into plot twists and channel minor existential crises into character development. The result? A book that’s not just another story—it’s a piece of me. And while I can’t promise it’s entirely free of my questionable humour, I can promise it’s written with honesty from the heart.
So, if you’re ready to laugh, cry, and maybe feel a little less alone in your own mishaps, I hope you’ll join me on this new adventure. It’s been a wild ride, and this time, I stayed on the bike (metaphorically, of course). Secrets of Her Heart is set for release on 1st March 2025.
Karen Klyne 