A folk-art painting of my husband and our pups walking the beach, commissioned by a UK artist. Whimsical papier-mâché birds, created by a neighbour. A First Nations cedar carving of a salmon, found in a consignment shop. It would be impossible to choose, but I will happily give you a glimpse of collected works. What’s your favourite piece of art in your home? As for writing about people, I try always to be kind. Photography is a great companion for capturing emotive scenes and moments in chronological order. My memory! But I always have a notebook with me, so I can jot down sensory details and quotes of true conversation. What is the biggest challenge when writing CNF? I shortened my original story, highlighting some of the mental roots planted during that journey, later manifested in my life. In these different places, new thoughts and ideas always take root. Whenever I need to think, I go for a walk. Journeys away from home often bring creative inspiration and clarity for making decisions. A longform, unpublished story of a trip I took with a friend to South Carolina, many years ago. I had a special piece already written, my very first CNF labour of love. I’ve also been experimenting with erasure poetry as photographic art.ĭid you have a piece already written when you learned about Epoch’s theme, or did you write a new piece? If so, how did you approach the theme of Roots in the creation of your work? This past winter I started a daily haiku practice. My creative world is always expanding, recently through reading poetry and literary journals, inviting me to explore other genres. My heart feels your heart, across time and space. To share my perceptions and experiences: I was here I experienced love and loss, felt wonder and sadness and joy, like you. This search for personal and universal truths about being human is expressed through my love for CNF. Writing has always been a way to process, reflect, and understand the world around me. I’ve always been quiet, observant, sensitive, and curious. Why do you write CNF, and do you explore other genres in your work? Her piece, ‘A Dog, the Sea, a Magnolia Tree’, can be found in EPOCH Issue 03: Roots, available to purchase here. Follow Karin on Twitter and Instagram at You can also stay updated on her work through her website,.
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