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Karen Puntch is an author and  survivor of depression, alcoholism, anxiety, and  Turner Syndrome. She brings a message of hope and serenity. 

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God is still writing your story. Quit trying to steal the pen. Trust the author.
— Unknown

Poetry

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Today I am usinging my voice,
To share I had a choice,
That I didn’t see before,
And now I can’t ignore.
— Karen Puntch

In So Far… a Poetic Journey of Healing and Hope, Karen shares her lived experiences with depression, anxiety and alcoholism,, Turner syndrome and related medical challenges.

She poetically conveys the hope she found and captured in her poetry as she faced these issues in her life, the spiritual journey she has traveled So Far, and the healing she would love to make available to you too.

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Sci-Fi Novels

Co-written with Rick Goldman

Close-up of a young woman with blonde hair and piercing blue eyes, looking directly at the camera. The cover text reads: "Layla's Story: Whatever It Takes" with credits to Rick Goldman and Karen Punch.

Layla’s Story: Whatever It Takes plunges readers into the dangerous double life of Layla Jones—a brilliant, beautiful, and deadly young woman trained from childhood to serve a hidden mission. Her mantra, “whatever it takes,” drives her through a brutal upbringing of espionage, seduction, and survival tests that leave no room for love or doubt.

As she enters the elite ranks of Air Force Special Operations, Layla must balance loyalty to her father’s military legacy with the shadowy influence of her mother’s secrets. Every move pulls her deeper into a world of covert missions, alien recoveries, and global conspiracies—where betrayal is as common as breathing, and survival depends on knowing which side you’re really on.

Fast-paced, gripping, and laced with intrigue, Rick Goldman and Karen Puntch deliver a thriller that blurs the line between family legacy, government secrecy, and the relentless pursuit of power. Layla’s story is one of resilience, seduction, and sacrifice—because in her world, the only rule is to do whatever it takes.

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Book cover titled "The Green" with a green and grey abstract smoky background, author names Rick Goldman and Karen Puntch.

The Green takes readers deep into a thrilling collision of science, secrecy, and survival. Dr. William “Arn” Arnold carries the scars of childhood abduction and a lifetime of hidden knowledge. When his past collides with the present—through a mysterious extraterrestrial artifact, a serum that can reverse aging, and an alien known only as Emerald—he finds himself at the center of a struggle that could alter humanity’s future.

Alongside retired General Haywood Kirk, haunted by betrayal and addiction, and a circle of unlikely allies, Arn must navigate conspiracies within the highest levels of government, encounters with the Greys, and a world on the brink of ecological collapse. From covert missions to Area 51 to dolphin-led protests in warming seas, every revelation unravels another layer of a staggering truth: humanity’s fate may depend on keeping a promise to help an alien go home.

Blending cutting-edge science fiction with political intrigue and heart-pounding action, Rick Goldman and Karen Puntch deliver an unforgettable story of resilience, redemption, and the urgent question of whether we can save our planet—before it’s too late.

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About Me

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People crave encouragement, and sometimes the greatest encouragement is the writing of words that endure.
— Dr. David Jeremiah

Karen Puntch has been involved in various creative works with others focusing on a range of genres and formats. She has been honing her unique writing style and brings lived experience with creative inspirations to all of her writing endeavors and collaborations.

Her projects include:

  • So Far… a poetic journey of healing and hope

  • Sci-Fi collaborations with Rick Goldman

  • (Layla’s Story and The Green)

  • Creating awesome music with rockstar husband, Kevin

  • Script writing and performing for Turner Syndrome awareness productions

Karen brings her feminine perspective and voice to her collaborations. Her personal writing goals are to share her experience, gained wisdom, hope and encouragement to inspire others. This includes sharing her journey back to Christianity and help others to consider the same.