Karen Hough Writes
@karenhoughwrites.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, & Author of GROUND CONTROL (2022) and PAPER MOONS (2026 from Sley House). Fitness nerd/shorter than you'd expect.
Owner of aspirational sweatpants & smartass-🇨🇦.
https://lnk.bio/KAHough
Owner of aspirational sweatpants & smartass-🇨🇦.
https://lnk.bio/KAHough
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If your spouse had the job opportunity of a lifetime, what would you do?
Me at 5:30 am today: I'm going to get up and write!
Me at 12 pm, having cut my own hair, done my nails, given the dog a bath, driven a kid to practice, and cleaned out two small appliances: I should probably sit down and write.
Me at 12 pm, having cut my own hair, done my nails, given the dog a bath, driven a kid to practice, and cleaned out two small appliances: I should probably sit down and write.
November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Me at 5:30 am today: I'm going to get up and write!
Me at 12 pm, having cut my own hair, done my nails, given the dog a bath, driven a kid to practice, and cleaned out two small appliances: I should probably sit down and write.
Me at 12 pm, having cut my own hair, done my nails, given the dog a bath, driven a kid to practice, and cleaned out two small appliances: I should probably sit down and write.
"Near-future women's fiction set on a spaceship to Mars." What genre is YOUR book?
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Ground Control by K A Hough | Sley House
"There's No Going Back"Fifteen Years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambiti...
www.sleyhouse.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Near-future women's fiction set on a spaceship to Mars." What genre is YOUR book?
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Oh, hi! I'm Karen (I'm sorry), a Canadian writer/editor/personal trainer/mom living at the mo in the US.
The important thing to remember is that I think I'm funny.
My book:
a.co/d/1ZcPGaW
My bathroom selfie:
The important thing to remember is that I think I'm funny.
My book:
a.co/d/1ZcPGaW
My bathroom selfie:
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Oh, hi! I'm Karen (I'm sorry), a Canadian writer/editor/personal trainer/mom living at the mo in the US.
The important thing to remember is that I think I'm funny.
My book:
a.co/d/1ZcPGaW
My bathroom selfie:
The important thing to remember is that I think I'm funny.
My book:
a.co/d/1ZcPGaW
My bathroom selfie:
Now THAT's a review!
"...The blend of personal struggle, ethical dilemmas, and survival stakes makes this perfect for book clubs seeking discussion-rich titles that balance science and soul."
GROUND CONTROL's book club discussion guide is here!
karenhoughwrites.com/for-book-clubs
"...The blend of personal struggle, ethical dilemmas, and survival stakes makes this perfect for book clubs seeking discussion-rich titles that balance science and soul."
GROUND CONTROL's book club discussion guide is here!
karenhoughwrites.com/for-book-clubs
Get your free book club discussion guide for Ground Control | Karen Hough Writes
Delve deeper into the world of Ground Control by downloading a free book club discussion guide... you can even invite author K.A. Hough to your next meeting!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Now THAT's a review!
"...The blend of personal struggle, ethical dilemmas, and survival stakes makes this perfect for book clubs seeking discussion-rich titles that balance science and soul."
GROUND CONTROL's book club discussion guide is here!
karenhoughwrites.com/for-book-clubs
"...The blend of personal struggle, ethical dilemmas, and survival stakes makes this perfect for book clubs seeking discussion-rich titles that balance science and soul."
GROUND CONTROL's book club discussion guide is here!
karenhoughwrites.com/for-book-clubs
In our house, you are not allowed to lick any bowl or plate... unless it is/was holding ice cream.
And then it's mandatory. 🍨
What are your favourite #HouseRules?
And then it's mandatory. 🍨
What are your favourite #HouseRules?
October 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In our house, you are not allowed to lick any bowl or plate... unless it is/was holding ice cream.
And then it's mandatory. 🍨
What are your favourite #HouseRules?
And then it's mandatory. 🍨
What are your favourite #HouseRules?
Fuchsia is either spelled wrong or it's pronounced wrong.
October 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Fuchsia is either spelled wrong or it's pronounced wrong.
I need to live more like my dog:
1. Wake up
2. Do big stretchies
3. Walkies!
4. Drink lots of water, have a snack
5. Nap
Repeat.
1. Wake up
2. Do big stretchies
3. Walkies!
4. Drink lots of water, have a snack
5. Nap
Repeat.
October 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I need to live more like my dog:
1. Wake up
2. Do big stretchies
3. Walkies!
4. Drink lots of water, have a snack
5. Nap
Repeat.
1. Wake up
2. Do big stretchies
3. Walkies!
4. Drink lots of water, have a snack
5. Nap
Repeat.
Oh no. It's too late! 💨
October 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Oh no. It's too late! 💨
I love this recent review of GROUND CONTROL (2022, Sley House):
🔭"Sarah’s struggle between following her husband into the unknown or finally choosing herself makes for a powerful, thought-provoking read that blends personal stakes with cosmic scale."
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1737...
🔭"Sarah’s struggle between following her husband into the unknown or finally choosing herself makes for a powerful, thought-provoking read that blends personal stakes with cosmic scale."
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1737...
Ground Control
There is no going back.
Fifteen years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambit...
www.amazon.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I love this recent review of GROUND CONTROL (2022, Sley House):
🔭"Sarah’s struggle between following her husband into the unknown or finally choosing herself makes for a powerful, thought-provoking read that blends personal stakes with cosmic scale."
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1737...
🔭"Sarah’s struggle between following her husband into the unknown or finally choosing herself makes for a powerful, thought-provoking read that blends personal stakes with cosmic scale."
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1737...
Me: Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
My brain: Or kills you.
My brain: Or kills you.
October 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Me: Whatever doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
My brain: Or kills you.
My brain: Or kills you.
Can we all agree that, while the rise of Uncrustables is another spot-on metaphor for the collapse of civilisation, it's *slightly* too on-the-nose?
October 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Can we all agree that, while the rise of Uncrustables is another spot-on metaphor for the collapse of civilisation, it's *slightly* too on-the-nose?
You heard me. I have CANDY in my heels tonight. I will not be taking questions at this time.
a man wearing a blue hat and a red jacket is standing in a hallway
ALT: a man wearing a blue hat and a red jacket is standing in a hallway
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September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
You heard me. I have CANDY in my heels tonight. I will not be taking questions at this time.
September 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Coming THIS WEEK!
Grab your lunch and spend an hour with 6 fantastic women & nonbinary authors! Giveaways! Chat with readers & writers! Make new friends!
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Grab your lunch and spend an hour with 6 fantastic women & nonbinary authors! Giveaways! Chat with readers & writers! Make new friends!
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September 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Coming THIS WEEK!
Grab your lunch and spend an hour with 6 fantastic women & nonbinary authors! Giveaways! Chat with readers & writers! Make new friends!
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Grab your lunch and spend an hour with 6 fantastic women & nonbinary authors! Giveaways! Chat with readers & writers! Make new friends!
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Dialogue snippet from Ground Control (Sley House, 2022): Trailing spouse Sarah talks to her parents about not wanting to leave for Mars with her husband.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Dialogue snippet from Ground Control (Sley House, 2022): Trailing spouse Sarah talks to her parents about not wanting to leave for Mars with her husband.
sleyhouse.com/product-page...
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TWIST!
Sarah has serious doubts about leaving everything else behind forever, but follows her husband on a one-way, 9-month shuttle to Mars.
...What could possibly go wrong?
Check out GROUND CONTROL, published by
@sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social.
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Sarah has serious doubts about leaving everything else behind forever, but follows her husband on a one-way, 9-month shuttle to Mars.
...What could possibly go wrong?
Check out GROUND CONTROL, published by
@sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social.
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Ground Control by K A Hough | Sley House
"There's No Going Back"Fifteen Years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambiti...
www.sleyhouse.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
TWIST!
Sarah has serious doubts about leaving everything else behind forever, but follows her husband on a one-way, 9-month shuttle to Mars.
...What could possibly go wrong?
Check out GROUND CONTROL, published by
@sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social.
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Sarah has serious doubts about leaving everything else behind forever, but follows her husband on a one-way, 9-month shuttle to Mars.
...What could possibly go wrong?
Check out GROUND CONTROL, published by
@sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social.
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Reposted by Karen Hough Writes
TONIGHT!!
Our next event is coming up on August 21st. Click the link to register and get reminders and the Zoom link! Everyone is welcome (and it's FREE!).
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August 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
TONIGHT!!
Semi-annual reminder that my first novel is available everywhere you buy your books. GROUND CONTROL has something for everyone: soil pathogens, strong female friendships, & a trailing spouse on a one-way trip to Mars. (And it needs more reviews!)
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
Ground Control by K A Hough | Sley House
"There's No Going Back"Fifteen Years ago, Sarah was a biology student with a lot of potential. Since then, she's been drifting from city to city, leaving behind friends and family to follow her ambiti...
www.sleyhouse.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Semi-annual reminder that my first novel is available everywhere you buy your books. GROUND CONTROL has something for everyone: soil pathogens, strong female friendships, & a trailing spouse on a one-way trip to Mars. (And it needs more reviews!)
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
www.sleyhouse.com/product-page...
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3 days! On Thursday at 7pm EDT I’m excited to read my story “N-Body Code” from the 2024 @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social Triangulation Anthology “Hospitium”. Join us on Zoom with @swsworlds.bsky.social - free!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... #womenauthors #speculativefiction
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... #womenauthors #speculativefiction
First Friday - Third Thursday QuickRead
6 authors * 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite read with us!
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July 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
3 days! On Thursday at 7pm EDT I’m excited to read my story “N-Body Code” from the 2024 @parseconfluenceink.bsky.social Triangulation Anthology “Hospitium”. Join us on Zoom with @swsworlds.bsky.social - free!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... #womenauthors #speculativefiction
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... #womenauthors #speculativefiction
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Break time's almost over! But you can register NOW for our next Quick Reads!
But be sure to keep your eyes open for some fun extras while you wait for our next live QuickReads!
We'll be back to our regular schedule on...
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But be sure to keep your eyes open for some fun extras while you wait for our next live QuickReads!
We'll be back to our regular schedule on...
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July 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Break time's almost over! But you can register NOW for our next Quick Reads!
But be sure to keep your eyes open for some fun extras while you wait for our next live QuickReads!
We'll be back to our regular schedule on...
www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
But be sure to keep your eyes open for some fun extras while you wait for our next live QuickReads!
We'll be back to our regular schedule on...
www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
My husband: Would you like to go for a romantic dinner with me tomorrow night?
Me, googling the restaurant: Oo! The patio is dog friendly! Can I bring the dog?
Me, googling the restaurant: Oo! The patio is dog friendly! Can I bring the dog?
June 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My husband: Would you like to go for a romantic dinner with me tomorrow night?
Me, googling the restaurant: Oo! The patio is dog friendly! Can I bring the dog?
Me, googling the restaurant: Oo! The patio is dog friendly! Can I bring the dog?
Super cool! Unbeknownst to me, GROUND CONTROL is on the shelf at TWO DC libraries!
Go give it a read! (And thanks, @dcpl! 🥰)
Go give it a read! (And thanks, @dcpl! 🥰)
June 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Super cool! Unbeknownst to me, GROUND CONTROL is on the shelf at TWO DC libraries!
Go give it a read! (And thanks, @dcpl! 🥰)
Go give it a read! (And thanks, @dcpl! 🥰)
That awkward time between submitting something to your publisher and getting the edits back... should I dive into a new project? Start revising an old one? Finish that flash fiction?
... just feel guilty that I'm not doing any of the above?
... just feel guilty that I'm not doing any of the above?
June 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
That awkward time between submitting something to your publisher and getting the edits back... should I dive into a new project? Start revising an old one? Finish that flash fiction?
... just feel guilty that I'm not doing any of the above?
... just feel guilty that I'm not doing any of the above?
Readers, despite the stunning cover reveal and great team at @sleyhouseeditor.bsky.social, PAPER MOONS needs a little more time to incubate. I'll share the publication date when I know it. In the meantime, thanks for your patience and support!
June 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM