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Looking Out the Window: Susan Karsten Talks About Her New Book, Charlotte's Dilemma




A Warm Welcome to Susan Karsten

Susan shares one of her favorite Bible verses and a recipe for spinach dip.

To Nourish the Soul

Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

Ephesians 2:13 is one of my very favorites verses from the Bible. It really speaks to my own experience.This verse reveals how God in Christ draws His children to Himself, we are not saved by our own doing, but by His grace alone. He saves completely and all the way.

To Whet Appetites

For a favorite recipe, I've dug out my recipe for Spinach Dip. This has been popular for a long time, and many of you may already have this one, but, in that case, let it be a reminder of a rightfully popular dip. Very delish!

1 package chopped frozen spinach, thawed, rained, and squeezed
1 package Knorr vegetable soup mix
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 can water chestnuts, chopped

Mix all ingredients!! This is often served in a bread bowl, but is good with bagel chips, or your favorite cracker.

Yum!



About Charlotte's Dilemma

She was part of a London scandal through no fault of her own. Now she's been banished to the countryside to live as a schoolteacher under a false name. How can she go on, so alone, living in a rustic cottage, bereft of family and friends?

The interest and kindness of her school's handsome patron gives her life its only bright spot and even that is threatened as a new scandal breaks.

Buy Charlotte's Dilemma on Amazon

Bio:

Susan Karsten lives in a small Wisconsin town, is the wife of a real estate broker, mother of three (two married, one engaged), and grandmother of three. Her hobbies include fitness, quilting, and reading.

          Her interest in writing developed while in college where she earned a BS degree in Home Economics. Her minor was Speech, and she enjoys doing speaking engagements about writing, books, and other topics.

          With child-rearing days at an end, Susan now invests time in fiction writing. She pens Regency historical romances with 3 published and one on the way. Her first cozy mystery will come out later this year, and she is working on an Amish Romance with a twist.  She loves seeing reviews of her books, so hop onto Amazon when you’ve finished her book(s) and leave a review.

Visit Susan on her Facebook page
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Comments

Anita Klumpers said…
I love spinach dip and never make it! Always leave it to someone else and then I just enjoy it. But goodness—it looks so easy!
Susan's book, however, I didn't leave to others. I pounced on it as soon as it was available for pre-order. It is well-written and quite delightful and Susan weaves the historical details seamlessly into the story. A very good read!
Happy belated Mother's Day, ladies!
Gail Pallotta said…
Hi Anita,

Thank you for sharing and Happy Belated Mother's Day to you also!
Carol James said…
The spinach dip looks yummy. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for much success.

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