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Carrie Karnes-Fannin is a full-time writer and occasional artist.
When not writing or drawing, she enjoys photography, hiking, and re-reading the works of comedic genius Douglas Adams. She firmly believes “42” answers “the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything,” but unfortunately has mislaid her towel. She lives in the Appalachian foothills of north Georgia with her husband, plus two fur kids: a groovy dog named Bodhi, and Langston—a perfectionist cat who is grumpy about being last on this list. Carrie is a former PB Chat mentee, two-time grand prize winner of the Sun Write Fun contest, as well as a winner in the inaugural Kidlit Vibe contest. She’s a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul as well as the Little Thoughts Press magazine, where she now works as an editor and illustrator. She continues to query in search of the perfect literary partner to champion her stories. |
Interviews
- Grow Your Writing Creator Interviews' with Christine Alemshah: https://christinealemshah.com/growyourwriting-creator-interview-carrie-karnes-fannin-kidlit-creative/
- Blissfully Bookish Blog: https://lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2022/09/21/carrie-s-fannin-a-fallwritingfrenzy-success-story/
- Little Thoughts Press Blog: https://littlethoughtspress.wixsite.com/ltpmag/post/interview-carrie-karnes-fannin
Awards & Publishing Credits
2023
Sun Write Fun - Grand Prize Winner for THE LIGHT DREAMER, a picture book biography
Kidlit Vibes Honorable mention for 125-word cozy mystery THE PIE SPY
PB Party Honorable mention for picture book EAT, PREY, LOVE: WHEN BERNIE MET FLORENCE
50 Precious Words Honorable mention for MY BEST FRIEND IS GONE ALL AND I WANT TO DO IS CHEW THE
FURNITURE
Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest Honorable mention in YA category for THE TROUBLE WITH CHLOE AND OLIVIA
2022
Fall Writing Frenzy Winner for DARK THIRTY
Sun Write Fun Grand Prize Winner for PRESS THE BUTTON, a picture book biography
KidLit Vibes - Winner for THE SOMETIME HOUSE
Little Thoughts Press - One poem and one illustration published in the "HIT THE ROAD" themed issue
Little Thoughts Press - three poems published in "NATURAL WONDER" themed issue
2021
Chicken Soup for the Soul,- Essay "You Never Know," published in The Blessings of Christmas: 101 Tales of Holiday Joy, Kindness & Gratitude (2021 Christmas edition)
Write Mentor Children's Novel Award -"Kid Reader's Favorite" for THE CAKE CONUNDRUM, a cozy mystery chapter book
Sun Write Fun - Grand prize winner for THE SENTINEL TREE, an informational fiction picture book (PB) manuscript
PB Party - Honorable mention for WRITER OF LIGHT, a picture book biography manuscript
2020
PB Chat Mentorship- awarded a picture book mentorship under NY Times best-selling author Elisa Boxer
Halloweensie Contest - "Great Writing and Use of Language" honorable mention for THE TRASH BANDIT
Fall Writing Frenzy Contest - Winner for RED, a 200-word YA LGBTQ+ retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
2019
50 Precious Words Contest - Winner for PHOTOS OF HOPE - a 50-word biographical piece
2023
Sun Write Fun - Grand Prize Winner for THE LIGHT DREAMER, a picture book biography
Kidlit Vibes Honorable mention for 125-word cozy mystery THE PIE SPY
PB Party Honorable mention for picture book EAT, PREY, LOVE: WHEN BERNIE MET FLORENCE
50 Precious Words Honorable mention for MY BEST FRIEND IS GONE ALL AND I WANT TO DO IS CHEW THE
FURNITURE
Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest Honorable mention in YA category for THE TROUBLE WITH CHLOE AND OLIVIA
2022
Fall Writing Frenzy Winner for DARK THIRTY
Sun Write Fun Grand Prize Winner for PRESS THE BUTTON, a picture book biography
KidLit Vibes - Winner for THE SOMETIME HOUSE
Little Thoughts Press - One poem and one illustration published in the "HIT THE ROAD" themed issue
Little Thoughts Press - three poems published in "NATURAL WONDER" themed issue
2021
Chicken Soup for the Soul,- Essay "You Never Know," published in The Blessings of Christmas: 101 Tales of Holiday Joy, Kindness & Gratitude (2021 Christmas edition)
Write Mentor Children's Novel Award -"Kid Reader's Favorite" for THE CAKE CONUNDRUM, a cozy mystery chapter book
Sun Write Fun - Grand prize winner for THE SENTINEL TREE, an informational fiction picture book (PB) manuscript
PB Party - Honorable mention for WRITER OF LIGHT, a picture book biography manuscript
2020
PB Chat Mentorship- awarded a picture book mentorship under NY Times best-selling author Elisa Boxer
Halloweensie Contest - "Great Writing and Use of Language" honorable mention for THE TRASH BANDIT
Fall Writing Frenzy Contest - Winner for RED, a 200-word YA LGBTQ+ retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
2019
50 Precious Words Contest - Winner for PHOTOS OF HOPE - a 50-word biographical piece