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On October 5<\/strong>, my bestselling novel Leonardo\u2019s Swans<\/strong><\/em> returned\u2014this time exactly as I always envisioned it, with the lush, painterly imagery the Renaissance deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yes, cue the trumpets: the sequel is here. Renaissance Rivals<\/strong><\/em> continues Isabella d\u2019Este\u2019s story, plunging her into a duel of ambition with the legendary Lucrezia Borgia. It\u2019s a tale of power, intrigue, and rivalry\u2014every bit as sumptuous as Leonardo\u2019s Swans<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Preorder here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renaissance Rivals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This November, I\u2019ll step onto a new stage as Keynote Speaker for the <\/strong>Revitalizing the Conversation: Art, Technology & AI Summit 2025<\/strong><\/em>, hosted virtually by Middle Tennessee State University<\/strong> (Nov. 18\u201319).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit explores how AI will shape the future of art and storytelling\u2014a subject I\u2019ve been circling for years, in fiction and beyond. My work has always lived at the collision of history, imagination, and technology, revealing how creativity defines what it means to be human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking is one of my great joys. It\u2019s a chance to create a shared experience\u2014intellectual, emotional, and yes, with a spark of theater and glamour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now booking<\/strong> festivals, universities, and conferences for 2026\u201327. Let\u2019s create the conversations that matter. \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll continue to bring you new projects here, but I also want you to see the broader stage I\u2019m stepping onto\u2014the one where history and imagination meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, I\u2019d love to hear from you. What are you reading in your book clubs and classrooms? What conversations might we spark together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As ever,
Karen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2726 The Velvet Podium \u2726<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spotlight on upcoming appearances<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2025 \u2013 January 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n