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Award-Winning Writer of Out of the Shadows

Kimberly Carlson Aesara

In 2025 I gave to those I love , to what I love, and to myself and it came back tenfold. I love having teenagers. I love that we all are fed by travel. I am touched by all the people who supported my book and the new friends I met. Thank you.

In 2025 I gave to those I love , to what I love, and to myself and it came back tenfold. I love having teenagers. I love that we all are fed by travel. I am touched by all the people who supported my book and the new friends I met. Thank you.

Spontaneous trip up to Lassen. Anika is always up for a fun adventure. I feel so blessed to be her mom.

Spontaneous trip up to Lassen. Anika is always up for a fun adventure. I feel so blessed to be her mom.

Thank you Amber @shop.around.the.corner.books ! Come support this amazing book shop in downtown Redding. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasiscoming #writersofinstagram

Thank you Amber @shop.around.the.corner.books ! Come support this amazing book shop in downtown Redding. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasiscoming #writersofinstagram

Book signing event 5-7 Wednesday, December 17! Come! I would love to see you. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovel #christmas

Book signing event 5-7 Wednesday, December 17! Come! I would love to see you. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovel #christmas

#unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

#unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

Cavapoos make the best family dogs! They are both loving and smart. #Cavapoo #cavapoodle #cavapoopuppies

Cavapoos make the best family dogs! They are both loving and smart. #Cavapoo #cavapoodle #cavapoopuppies

I am honored by my community and the support I have been receiving. Kimberly N. Boney is a beautiful writer— thank you. #unwrappingchristmas #enjoy #christmasnovels

I am honored by my community and the support I have been receiving. Kimberly N. Boney is a beautiful writer— thank you. #unwrappingchristmas #enjoy #christmasnovels

From Westside Tap and Cork, to reviews from new readers , to Ashland, Oregon.#unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #fictionwriter

From Westside Tap and Cork, to reviews from new readers , to Ashland, Oregon.#unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #fictionwriter

One of my favorite times of the year— through sleet and rain and freezing cold.

One of my favorite times of the year— through sleet and rain and freezing cold.

#cavapoo #cavadoodlepuppy #cavapoopuppies

#cavapoo #cavadoodlepuppy #cavapoopuppies

#cavapoos #cavapoodle #cavapoo

#cavapoos #cavapoodle #cavapoo

#unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #christmasnovels

#unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #christmasnovels

Come this Wednesday! We will discuss Unwrapping Christmas at Westside Tap & Cork. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels

Come this Wednesday! We will discuss Unwrapping Christmas at Westside Tap & Cork. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels

Some of things I am feeling thankful for: my kids, travel, art, books, family, teaching, my home, and bravery.

Some of things I am feeling thankful for: my kids, travel, art, books, family, teaching, my home, and bravery.

I am honored to be on NSPR Nancy’s Bookshelf! #unwrappinchristmas #christmasbooks #fictionbooks

I am honored to be on NSPR Nancy’s Bookshelf! #unwrappinchristmas #christmasbooks #fictionbooks

Thank you Suzanne @ridecarousel for the lovely book signing event. It was such a joy to meet and talk with friends and lovers of story. I am forever grateful. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #fiction

Thank you Suzanne @ridecarousel for the lovely book signing event. It was such a joy to meet and talk with friends and lovers of story. I am forever grateful. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #fiction

I had a great live interview on the Jefferson Exchange! You can check it out on JPR.org #christmasnovels #christmasbook #unwrappingchristmas

I had a great live interview on the Jefferson Exchange! You can check it out on JPR.org #christmasnovels #christmasbook #unwrappingchristmas

Classical guitarist by far my favorite music. Andre’s Segovia is the master. Unwrapping Christmas uses music to tie us all together. #taylorswift #unwrappingchristmas #andréssergovia

Classical guitarist by far my favorite music. Andre’s Segovia is the master. Unwrapping Christmas uses music to tie us all together. #taylorswift #unwrappingchristmas #andréssergovia

Time to get into the spirit of Christmas. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

Time to get into the spirit of Christmas. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

From Ashland to Chico. Home bookings to church bazaars. #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

From Ashland to Chico. Home bookings to church bazaars. #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

I love being a writer and creator, watching one thing transform into something else. Here are the images used for my book cover, Unwrapping Christmas.

#unwrappingchrsitmas #novel #christmaspresent #fiction

I love being a writer and creator, watching one thing transform into something else. Here are the images used for my book cover, Unwrapping Christmas.

#unwrappingchrsitmas #novel #christmaspresent #fiction

A fabulous trip up to Ashland Oregon. The whole staff at JPR were amazing. The live interview went well. Thank you, Mike and Natalie. #jpr #unwrappingchristmas #novelist #christmasbooks

A fabulous trip up to Ashland Oregon. The whole staff at JPR were amazing. The live interview went well. Thank you, Mike and Natalie. #jpr #unwrappingchristmas #novelist #christmasbooks

Music connects us all, heals us, brings us joy. Unwrapping Christmas is threaded with music and how we all need it. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

Music connects us all, heals us, brings us joy. Unwrapping Christmas is threaded with music and how we all need it. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

How important is it to work toward your dreams? #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #novel #christmasnovels

How important is it to work toward your dreams? #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #novel #christmasnovels

Thank you,Carousel for hosting and Mandy Trusas for this beautiful poster.
#unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #christmasbooks

Thank you,Carousel for hosting and Mandy Trusas for this beautiful poster.
#unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #christmasbooks

I saw this and thought yes! I too agree. #novelist #writer

I saw this and thought yes! I too agree. #novelist #writer

Unwrapping Christmas received a strong review from Kirkus Reviews. Check out my website in bio to read the whole thing. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasnovels #fiction #noveist

Unwrapping Christmas received a strong review from Kirkus Reviews. Check out my website in bio to read the whole thing. #unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasnovels #fiction #noveist

So many drafts , so much work! So many tears and misunderstandings. And yet no regrets. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

So many drafts , so much work! So many tears and misunderstandings. And yet no regrets. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

I had a fun photo shoot today with Melanie Hunter @gritandgals for @enjoynortherncalifornia #novel #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #writersofinstagram

I had a fun photo shoot today with Melanie Hunter @gritandgals for @enjoynortherncalifornia #novel #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #writersofinstagram

Unwrapping Christmas is getting great reviews! Please purchase and leave your own review.🎄🌲🎄#unwrappingchristmas #christmasbook #christmastime #fictionwriter

Unwrapping Christmas is getting great reviews! Please purchase and leave your own review.🎄🌲🎄#unwrappingchristmas #christmasbook #christmastime #fictionwriter

I am thrilled to be a part of Pub Day @amightyblaze . They started supporting and celebrating authors during the pandemic and haven’t let up sense. Check out all these great books. #amightyblaze #unwrappingchriatmas #christmasnovels #christmasbookstagram

I am thrilled to be a part of Pub Day @amightyblaze . They started supporting and celebrating authors during the pandemic and haven’t let up sense. Check out all these great books. #amightyblaze #unwrappingchriatmas #christmasnovels #christmasbookstagram

I dreamed I would some day write a Christmas novel full of life and love. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasbooks #novel #fictionwriter

I dreamed I would some day write a Christmas novel full of life and love. #unwrappingchristmas #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #christmasbooks #novel #fictionwriter

Beautiful, wet and exciting weekend! These girls are amazingly tough and talented and play the game right! Proud mother.
#novelist #writersofinstagram

Beautiful, wet and exciting weekend! These girls are amazingly tough and talented and play the game right! Proud mother.
#novelist #writersofinstagram

It is out! I feel both completely excited and petrified. Not sure how many writers feel this way, but this manuscript has been so close for three years and now it really doesn’t belong to me any longer.
#unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasnovel #fictionwriter #christmaspresents #writerofinstagram

It is out! I feel both completely excited and petrified. Not sure how many writers feel this way, but this manuscript has been so close for three years and now it really doesn’t belong to me any longer.
#unwrappingchristmas #christmasbooks #christmasnovel #fictionwriter #christmaspresents #writerofinstagram

My Kirkus Reviews is live! Check it out! #kirkusreviews #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

My Kirkus Reviews is live! Check it out! #kirkusreviews #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

The release of Unwrapping Christmas is only days away! Thank you @ridecarousel for hosting my book launch celebration. #fiction #unwrappingchristmas #novel #writersofinstagram

The release of Unwrapping Christmas is only days away! Thank you @ridecarousel for hosting my book launch celebration. #fiction #unwrappingchristmas #novel #writersofinstagram

#writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #novel #thewritelife #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

#writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #novel #thewritelife #christmasnovels #christmasbooks

Visiting Elias at the University of Hawaii Manoa— feeds me and brings the three of us closer. Experiences and Memories to feed our souls. #motherhood #fictionwriter #raisingteens #novel

Visiting Elias at the University of Hawaii Manoa— feeds me and brings the three of us closer. Experiences and Memories to feed our souls. #motherhood #fictionwriter #raisingteens #novel

Elías and Anika bring me such joy and adventure! I thoroughly enjoy hanging with these hard working, thoughtful, funny people.

Elías and Anika bring me such joy and adventure! I thoroughly enjoy hanging with these hard working, thoughtful, funny people.

This girl is amazing and a huge inspiration.

This girl is amazing and a huge inspiration.

Check out my new website. Please sign up for my newsletter….
#writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #unwrappingchristmas #fiction #christmasnovels #thewritelife #christmasbooks

Check out my new website. Please sign up for my newsletter….
#writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #novel #unwrappingchristmas #fiction #christmasnovels #thewritelife #christmasbooks

#christmasbooks #unwrappingchristmas #novel #fictionwriter

#christmasbooks #unwrappingchristmas #novel #fictionwriter

#writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

#writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #fictionwriter #novel #christmasnovels

Last edit before print. And yes I found 12 typos. It is time to let go. It is a profoundly scary yet exciting time. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovel

Last edit before print. And yes I found 12 typos. It is time to let go. It is a profoundly scary yet exciting time. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #unwrappingchristmas #christmasnovel

Editing while waiting for Anika’s soccer game. #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #novel

Editing while waiting for Anika’s soccer game. #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #unwrappingchristmas #novel

A beautiful endorsement for Unwrapping Christmas. #novel #fictionwriter #christmasbooks #unwrappingchristmas

A beautiful endorsement for Unwrapping Christmas. #novel #fictionwriter #christmasbooks #unwrappingchristmas

Interior designer just sent the files for #unwrappingchristmas . Send me your email if you want to get updates! Or keep watching here! #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter

Interior designer just sent the files for #unwrappingchristmas . Send me your email if you want to get updates! Or keep watching here! #fictionwriter #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter

All the many drafts on my new book cover design. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #fiction #christmasnovels

All the many drafts on my new book cover design. #writersofinstagram #fictionwriter #fiction #christmasnovels

Goodbye summer! I loved our travels and found meaning in long morning while I edited and wrote. It is empowering when you dream , like taking your children to France and publishing your Christmas novel and seeing those dreams come true. Never is it easy or without hardship but always fulfilling. #novel #writersofinstagram #christmasnovels #eze #annency🇫🇷 #nice

Goodbye summer! I loved our travels and found meaning in long morning while I edited and wrote. It is empowering when you dream , like taking your children to France and publishing your Christmas novel and seeing those dreams come true. Never is it easy or without hardship but always fulfilling. #novel #writersofinstagram #christmasnovels #eze #annency🇫🇷 #nice

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