Karen Patterson is a young at heart grandma who feels blessed to live in the wonderful, wild world of Alaska. Although she has always had a passion for writing books for children, actually creating these books did not become a reality until she had grandchildren. Her book ideas come from real life adventures, and are sure to tug on heartstrings of grandparents all over the world.When not concentrating on writing, Karen enjoys gardening, riding the 4-wheeler, and exploring the endless beauty of the last frontier.