Karen L. Alaniz

About me:

I am a freelance writer and an author of a narrative non-fiction book. The book, "Breaking the Code-A Daughter's Journey" begins with a gift from my father. On his 81st birthday he gave me two notebooks full of letters he wrote during WWII. I transcribed all of the letters, but had a lot of questions too. So my father and I began meeting once a week at a local sandwich shop to discuss the contents of the letters. After each meeting, I would race home to write down what I'd learned. I became more and more intrigued and when he began experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for the first time in his life, I realized that there was something he wasn't telling me. There was something he was holding back, something terrible, something that hurt too much to talk about. In my book, you will discover, right along with me, what that secret was and how, once revealed, the stage was finally set for healing. I am currently seeking an agent perfect for this very special story. Aside from the book project, I am also a freelance writer. I write for regional and national magazines as well as anthologies (Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul) and e-zines. And when I don't have my nose in a book or my fingers on the keyboard, I do have a life. I enjoy spending time with my three children, one husband, two cats, one dog and an assortment of birds who won't commit. I love to learn new things, and my most recent endeavors are photography, and scrapbooking. .. ..........


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