Author of Surviving Deployment: A guide for military families;
Life After Deployment: Military families share reunion stories and advice;
Circle of Catholic Women journals; Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest; and "Love Letters" in Military Life: Stories and poems for children

Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito is an award-winning writer known for her practicality, inspirational insight, and sense of humor. An accomplished business leader, hall of fame athlete, and singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after keynote speaker on a variety of topics. Karen’s challenging yet positive experiences during her Marine husband’s many deployments, and her volunteer work with military families, inspired her to write Surviving Deployment: A guide for military families and lead military family workshops. She wrote Life After Deployment: Military families share reunion stories and advice to help with the many challenges military families face during their reunions. Her poem “Love Letters” in Military Life: Stories and poems for children was inspired by her son’s love note on the pantry door and the more than 800 handwritten letters she exchanged with her husband, Bob, during his deployments. Karen regularly consults with family organizations, counselors, and schools to support military families. She currently serves on the MilitaryKidsConnect Expert Advisory Board. Karen's personal experience raising her young son following the death of her husband as well as her wonderful childhood memories at her Grandma's house inspired her multiple-award-winning children's novel Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest. Karen created the Circle of Catholic Women journal series in response to the desire of women in her church community to reflect on their faith in their daily lives and share their faith journey with other women. Karen's independent record label, Andermax Records, donates 100% of the profits from her music CD, Little Bit of Faith, to cancer research. She loves photography, a colorful sky, and the challenge and blessings of her new blended family life in Minnesota. Like Karen:

Karen's Web Site Karen on Facebook Surviving Deployment Life After Deployment Military Life: Stories and poems for children Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest Circle of Catholic Women--Journal One Circle of Catholic Women--Journal One: Facilitator Guide Circle of Catholic Women--Journal Two Circle of Catholic Women--Journal Two: Facilitator Guide Author Events Author Headshots: Download headshots from Karen's photo page

To arrange interviews, please contact pr@elvaresa.com.

DID YOU KNOW?

Karen is also a singer- songwriter! Her song "I Believe in You" is dedicated to military families and available as a free download on MilitaryFamilyBooks.com.

Karen's full-length CD Little Bit of Faith donates all profits to cancer research. Hear clips. Buy the CD.

From Karen's Mailbox

"Your inspirational book Surviving Deployment: A guide for military families is a wonderful instrument for our military families....Your comprehensive checklists and discussions of deployment issues will prove to be very helpful tools for families facing the challenges of deployment for the first time."
— General James L. Jones, USMC, Supreme Allied Commander Europe

"I picked up your book a few months before my husband deployed to Afghanistan and am so glad I did....I have continually referred to your book for guidance and it has quite literally become my bible!  I especially enjoyed your comment on the 'domestically challenged attitude!'...Taking your advice... we have worked out a budget, times to call and how much letter writing to expect! ...thank you for taking the time to put together such a wonderful and helpful guide.  I could not have survived this deployment without it!"
— Courtney H. of NY

Workshops
Karen leads several workshops for military families each year. Please contact pr@elvaresa.com for availability.