I'm an author, writer, editor, and communications specialist with over 25 years of media experience.
In 2023, I completed my first novel, A Stella is Born.
I’m also a yoga teacher with three teacher training diplomas.
My most important role is being a mother to my beautiful son.
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Karen
STELLA’S NEXT ACT
Would you chase a dream that once broke you?
At eighteen, Stella Longhurst had it all — an agent, raw talent, and the promise of an illustrious acting career. Then, one devastating moment shattered everything. The industry she loved betrayed her, and she walked away, vowing never to return.
Now, almost forty, she’s working an unfulfilling job, convincing herself that some dreams are better left behind.
Then, a life-changing audition lands in her lap — an opportunity that could rewrite her destiny.
Stepping back into the spotlight means facing the past she’s spent years trying to forget, tearing open an old wound, and walking away from the man who holds her heart.
Does Stella risk everything to reclaim the dream that once destroyed her? Or stay in the arms of the man she loves, knowing a part of her will always wonder… what if?
Stella’s Next Act is a powerful, heart-wrenching journey of passion, resilience, and the courage to fight for yourself — a story for anyone who has ever dared to dream.
AUTHOR
Karen Farrell is a debut author from the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia.
With over 30 years of experience as a communications specialist, commissioned writer, and editor, she has built a reputation as both a masterful storyteller and a respected industry professional. Karen was the Project Editor for Simone Callahan’s wellbeing book, Growing with Grace, published by Simon & Schuster in 2024.
A former actress, Karen brings a unique depth of insight to her writing. In her debut novel, Stella’s Next Act, she weaves her passion for acting and her firsthand knowledge of the entertainment industry into a compelling tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams. With lyrical prose and richly drawn characters, Karen invites readers into the world of actress Stella Longhurst, crafting a story that lingers long after the final page.