KAREN ROBBINS is a freelance writer, author, and speaker. She and her husband are travel addicts and stop by home on occasion to repack the suitcases. Her stories are often inspired by adventures in many different parts of the world. Along the writing adventure, Karen has published Divide The Child, Murder Among The Orchids, Death Among The Deckchairs, and In A Pickle. She has also coauthored A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts and A Scrapbook of Motherhood Firsts. She has also contributed to several Chicken Soup For The Soul books. Travel articles, essays on grandparenting, and some of her short stories can be found in various magazines both online and in print. While the world is fun to explore, Karen most likes to spend time with her eight grandchildren. They offer the greatest adventures of all.