A twelfth-generation New Englander, freelance
writer Karen Hammond grew up near Boston and
went to college in New Hampshire. Although
she enjoyed living and traveling in Europe
for several years, she now lives and writes
in a tiny fishing village on an island off
the coast of Maine. A freelance writer and
editor throughout her adult life, her work
appears in national magazines and newspapers.
Her current book project is Backroads and
Byways of New England, to be published
by Countryman Press. Karen writes about travel,
food, wine, women’s health, parenting, and
etiquette—interests that may seem diverse
but often converge in surprising ways. 
Editors, please email Karen for additional information or to discuss your publication needs
Magazines
American Lawyer, American Profile, Family Circle, Runner's World, The Writer, Weight Watchers, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Woman's Day, Yoga Journal, and many others.
Newspapers
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, Columbus Dispatch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Maine Sunday Telegram, Miami Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Vancouver Sun, and many others.
Literary Magazines and Anthologies
Poetry and essays published in literary magazines including The Montserrat Review and Currents and in anthologies.
Books
Backroads and Byways of New England (Countryman Press)
From Vision to Excellence: A Popular History of Binghamton University (Donning)
Annual contributor to Experience Bermuda
Profile writer Greater Portland Visions and St. Louis Visions (Cityscapes)
Contributor to several other books
