Karen Wallace Bartelt

Karen Wallace Bartelt was a weekly newspaper columnist for The Oregonian and has written for many other publications. At the beginning of her writing career she studied under noted authors -- and fellow Oregonians -- Ursula Le Guin and poet William Stafford. She worked at Paramount Pictures in its heyday. She enjoys teaching creative writing to unhoused people who are transitioning into stable housing. A third generation Portlander, she spends a lot of time in the rain, and skis, rides horses, and enjoys her family. She can be reached at ksweekly@aol.com.