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LK Hunsaker


Biography

~ Literary Romance With An Artsy Twist ~

LK Hunsaker is the author of a string of novels centered around the arts and societal issues, combined with strong romantic elements. As spouse of a decorated career soldier, she traveled widely, moved several times, and held down the home front. She was honored with meeting some of Washington D.C.'s top names and a prized possession is her first novel signed by a former first lady. Having received inspiration and instruction from her family of recognized artists, Hunsaker also holds arts and psychology degrees heavy with English and creative writing emphasis. She is now settled in western Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.

LK has been called one of the "great storytellers" with "brilliant writing" by reviewers and peers, and has won several peer awards and commendations. Her short stories, poems, reviews, and articles have been published in literary ezines and print magazines.

Where to find LK Hunsaker online

Website: http://www.lkhunsaker.com
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Where to buy in print

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Books

Rehearsal: Of Chaotic Currents    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $5.95 USD. 236030 words. Published on December 7, 2012. Fiction.
The Raucous crew is on the road moving along toward the end of the Seventies. With several number one hits and a UK tour, the band is set for bigger things and larger adventures. When a sudden explosion rocks them to their cores, the band members, management, and fans question their future. Third of a series.
Moondrops & Thistles    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $3.95 USD. 156730 words. Published on July 4, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Daws is a stalwart soldier entrenched in his work. Deanna is a fiery spirit on a mission. Love. Honor. Trust. Sacrifice.
Teacher's Pet    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2170 words. Published on May 20, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
From the point of view of a little guy who sees things a little differently.
Growing Season    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 1130 words. Published on February 14, 2011. Fiction.
(3.00 from 5 reviews)
Cheryl runs into a stranger, literally, who teaches her there's nothing wrong with a little dirt. A "Finishing Touches" related short story.
Sleigh Bells on Fourth Avenue    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2110 words. Published on December 21, 2010. Fiction.
Misty is reunited with her estranged cousin through the magic of the season and with help from an elf of sorts.
Moondrops & Thistles: short & spicy edition    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $1.95 USD. 98910 words. Published on November 30, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
NaNoWriMo 2010 book. Last updated 2010-11-30 21:23:45
Goal reached!
Daws, a soldier dealing with the loss of his CO and friend, goes home on leave to New York City to regroup and runs into Deanna, a rain-drenched, love scorned ball of fire. Together, they try to refuel their own sparks and find a new direction.
A First Thanksgiving    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2070 words. Published on November 24, 2010. Fiction.
Deanna is introduced to life on a military base when Daws takes her to celebrate Thanksgiving on Fort Drum, in the mess hall.
Toward The Sky    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2240 words. Published on August 24, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Daws returns to NYC from a military funeral to find a burst of new life in the guise of a rain-drenched love-scorned ball of fire. (Pre-edit scene from an in progress novel titled "Moondrops and Thistles," expected summer 2011)
Protect The Heart    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $1.95 USD. 66780 words. Published on May 29, 2010. Fiction.
0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Abraham and Cameron leave their Snake River Valley homes to join the war effort while Maura, Cameron's near-betrothed, is left at home holding the pieces together. Over time and letters, she ponders her relationship with Cameron and is drawn to Abraham's artistic and poetic nature. A twist as unpredictable as the Snake itself brings Maura an unexpected ally and swift change of course.
Scattered Fake Sunflowers    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2390 words. Published on February 21, 2010. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Sully finds a match to his vase in a place he never would have expected: the beginning of a short story series titled Nature's Molding.
Christmas Chains    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 3430 words. Published on December 21, 2009. Fiction.
(3.00 from 2 reviews)
Love-scorned and wary, Deanna finds she's more than willing to bend a bit for what she wants most. A short story that led to a novel in progress: Moondrops & Thistles, expected summer 2011. Prequel to Off The Moon (2009).
Off The Moon    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $3.95 USD. 188570 words. Published on December 3, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
"Riveting" Ryan Reynauld is immersed in a world of music, parties, and temporary companionship. At the top of the pop charts, his biggest concern is the way his music is produced, until he finds a young woman on a window ledge. Against advice from family and friends, and through media attacks and fan protests, Ryan determines to care for her himself, making a promise that may destroy his career.
Rehearsal: The Highest Aim    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $4.95 USD. 318410 words. Published on September 23, 2009. Fiction.
Susie, Duncan, and Evan lead Raucous through the music world jungle heading toward the top. Along the way, family secrets are revealed and new additions come along, and the friends must redefine themselves within their new roles. Second in a series of six.
Musings of the Soul: Bound by Nature vol.1    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 6920 words. Published on September 13, 2009. Fiction.
Three short stories exploring human nature meshed with physical nature: Jacob's Cross, Beagle and Sneakers, & Mount Good Take.
Beagle and Sneakers    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 1300 words. Published on May 12, 2009. Fiction.
(3.00 from 1 review)
A comedy with nuances of romance and a couple of frisky dogs.
Jacob's Cross    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2320 words. Published on April 10, 2009. Fiction.
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Alicia goes fishing in the dark of night to wrestle with her grief and to try to understand the nature of loss and sacrifice.
Mount Good Take    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 3140 words. Published on March 22, 2009. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Derek fills a void in his own life by leading locals on weekend treks up a small mountain. This time, a young climber touches that void in a way he couldn't have imagined, or wanted. First published in Wanderings Magazine, Spring 2007. A short story.
Evan's Story    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 3430 words. Published on March 6, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
After losing his little brother, Evan relies on his best friend to help him pick up and move on. A Rehearsal-related free read.
The Water's Touch    by LK Hunsaker
Price: Free! 2670 words. Published on March 6, 2009. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
During an escape to his beloved Scottish hills and loch, Duncan fights his own need in favor of another's. A Rehearsal-related short-story.
Rehearsal: A Different Drummer    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $5.95 USD. 284090 words. Published on January 22, 2009. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Susie Brooks is a dance teacher whose main stability is her best friend Evan Scott, a guitarist with a flair for the business world. When Duncan O'Neil, Evan’s friend, moves into their world, he changes the dynamics in the band and in Evan and Susie's relationship. Together, they struggle through love, loss, and secret passions during the world of 1970s rock music. First of a series. (2nd ed.)
Finishing Touches    by LK Hunsaker
Price: $1.95 USD. 78190 words. Published on January 7, 2009. Fiction.
Jenna escaped demanding parents with an early marriage to an unknown artist, but her husband's success catapults her into another world she feels she doesn't belong. Newly widowed as a young mother, Jenna fights overwhelming artistic desires while she hides from her husband's shadow. Rejecting her impulses becomes impossible when another magnetic young artist begins to pull at her spirit.

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Smashwords book reviews by LK Hunsaker

  • Syzygy on June 02, 2011
    star star star star
    I have to start by saying I'm not a big paranormal/fantasy fan and it takes a lot to hold my interest in this genre. I also am not a fan of urban fiction. Even so, Syzygy grabbed me firmly by the wrist from the beginning with Berenstadt's unique word styling and gentle humor and kept yanking until I had no choice but wonder where this "narrated" story would lead. Although at times Bea grated my nerves, the supporting characters were charming/captivating/curious enough that mattered little. In fact, I was more intrigued by the supporting stories than the main line. And yet, that didn't bother me, either. The twist was in just the right place and the story moved along well. Syzygy is what an indie book should be: experimental, unique, well-written, and thoughtful. The deeper themes running through make this much more than a fun fantasy. Amanda Berenstadt is an author to watch.
  • Edinburgh Fog on Oct. 29, 2011
    star star star star
    Like Ms. Richardson's novel, A Different Kind of Honesty, this short story is beautifully crafted. The writing is both elegant and charming, and the characters are enjoyable with plenty of depth to make them feel like they could be the people next door. I enjoyed spending time at this literary Scottish pub and would have liked a bit more of the story. I look forward to Richardson's next release.
  • Cherry Cheesecake on Feb. 11, 2012
    star star star star
    A sweet story. I love real character growth!
  • A Christmas Collection: Sensual on Feb. 29, 2012
    star star star star
    Four stories to help you escape into a winter's evening. A nice read.
  • Murder in the Buff on April 12, 2012
    star star star star
    Maggie Touissaint's Murder in the Buff is a fun romp through the woods, the Naturalist Woods, that is, full of folks who prefer to romp au naturale. Molly is a small town Georgia reporter, in one of those small Georgia towns where everyone knows everyone and all of their dirty secrets. Or do they? What is all of that Southern hospitality covering up? As it turns out, a whole heck of a lot, to include murder. I won a copy of this book from a blog tour and have to confess I've known Maggie for several years in my writer circuit. Murder in the Buff is as fun and multi-weaved as the author. Mystery, romance, motherhood, family connections, cultural complications, marital issues, and struggle to determine right and wrong and boundaries all feature in this charming story. This isn't your typical genre romance with altering point of view between hero and heroine. It's first person, which I often don't care for, all from Molly's view. The funny thing is that I was several pages in before I even thought of the fact that it was first person pov, which tells me it was done well. Molly is a bouncy but serious heroine. At times she's even annoying to the reader, which is a nice ploy to tell us how she is also often annoying to those around her. She's critical and locked in her beliefs. On the other hand, she's thoughtful and willing to reevaluate given circumstances. Hadley, her husband, is a wonderfully flawed but terribly likeable hero. I would have enjoyed more interaction with him, more conversation to get farther inside his thoughts. But Touissaint does a nice job making the reader sympathetic toward this man and willing to enjoy the time they do have with him. Here and there the story drags in between as it repeats things we've been told that were clear enough already, and I didn't always quite buy the 8 year old son's naivete for his age. Overall, though, Murder in the Buff is a fun romantic mystery, only lightly sensual, and is full of quirky characters that will raise some eyebrows and provide plenty of entertainment.
  • Deep As Bone on May 03, 2012
    star star star star
    Malla Duncan has created a page turning story of family jealousy and vengeance mixed with mystery, psychology, desire, and debacle. Beginning with a purposeful escape and a chance death, the story is well crafted and complex, lyrical and full of luscious setting detail, and provides plenty of twists. Duncan is an indie author with a mainstream feel and Deep As Bone is a satisfying read.
  • The Old Mermaid's Tale on June 02, 2012
    (no rating)
    Absolutely beautiful story of a young woman finding herself within place and within those around her. Being close to Erie myself, the setting truly grabbed me, as did the luscious description and slow-weaved prose. I almost never rate 5 stars. I'll definitely read more of Valentine's work.
  • Lemon and Lace on Feb. 11, 2013
    star star star star
    These three quick life vignettes have some very nice mood and imagery as well as real characters. I feel they could all have more to say and would enjoy reading them as longer shorts or even novellas. I'll watch for more Jenny Worstall fiction.
  • Texas Promise: The Cameron Sisters, Book 1 on March 15, 2013
    star star star star
    Texas Promise is a true Texas love story that shows the author's love for her own state of Texas and its history. Oh, and there is a love story mixed in with the scenery. Dalton and Jo experience growth and disappointments in the marriage they jump into as new adults just as the territory itself jumps in and finds itself as it establishes into a fully recognized state that can stand on its own as well as together with the union. I loved the metaphor of the couple echoing the territory, the ups and downs, love and hate, loss and renewal. Overall, Texas Promise is a bumpy, exciting ride amid a background of desert, tumbleweeds, and oil fields.