the-railroad-magnate | Karen Baney

Feb 101 min read

William Colter Family Tree

In my Prescott Pioneers Series, Will Colter and Hannah (Williams) Anderson fall in love. This is a look at their family tree. The Colter...

Jan 2, 20232 min read

Character Insider: James Colter, Railroad Magnate

“James, the oldest, wants to conquer the world. He’s far too ambitious to be tied down at the ranch.” –Sam Colter, The Reluctant...

Dec 28, 20222 min read

What Ifs: Great for Plots, Bad for Self-Reflection

My books would be insanely boring if it wasn’t for “what ifs” and “what kind of…” questions. Throughout the writing process for the...

Nov 2, 20229 min read

The Railroad Magnate (Colter Sons Book 3) - Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 1 My name is James Colter, the first-born son of the Colter family. Unlike my brothers, my position in the family never crosses...

Aug 27, 20222 min read

The 1860s Woman Part 1: Occupations

In many of my novels, I love to put women in untraditional roles like: Horse Trainer / Hotel Clerk - A Heart Renewed (Prescott Pioneers...

Jun 4, 20221 min read

Historic Railroad Bridge in Prescott, AZ

My husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary with a three-day trip to my favorite Arizona town: Prescott. We stayed at...

May 14, 20222 min read

Changes to My Writing Process

As I’ve started writing the Colter Sons Series, I’m making a few changes to my writing process and even my writing style. It’s important...

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