Karen Donald

Books Are Back — and Bali’s Leading the Way

In Bali right now, something beautiful is happening. Go to any beach café, and you’ll see it. Young people, not just scrolling or snapping, but reading actual books. Paperbacks, hardcovers, novels flipped open under palm trees. It’s not just a local trend. In the UK, bookshops like Waterstones are experiencing a real resurgence, especially among […]

Why Your Book Will Break You Before It Heals You

Why Your Book Will Break You Before It Heals You

Not every client finishes their book. Not because they’re lazy. Because it hurts. There’s a point—usually halfway through—when the story turns from something you’re “writing about” into something you’re living again. The details stop feeling safe. The voice cracks. The memories shift under pressure. And suddenly, the whole project feels too hard. This is not […]

My Journey to Launching A Guide to Bali Dogs at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024

My Journey to Launching A Guide to Bali Dogs at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024

As I sit here reflecting on my journey to publish A Guide to Bali Dogs: Understanding and Caring for This Unique Canine, I can’t help but feel both overwhelmed and incredibly grateful.

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Christina Adduci

For over 15 years, I had wanted to write a book about our unique story. Every inquiry led to disappointment. In April 2024, while on vacation in Bali, I met Karen Donald. She mentioned she was a ghostwriter. We spoke about my dream and arranged to meet again the next day.

If you know me, you know how important connection is. I felt it immediately with Karen. I remember sitting across from her, quietly praying she would take on my project. When she later reached out to say yes, it felt like a major breakthrough.

Back home, we began weekly meetings. Karen made me feel seen and heard. She spent the past year getting to know me and my vision with the depth it takes to write someone else’s story. She believed in me as an author and believed in the work. She always showed up, listened intently, and brought steady dedication.

Now, as the book nears publication, I am overwhelmed with gratitude. She brought my dream to life.

Christina Marie Calderwood
Massachusetts, USA
Author and Holistic Health Practitioner