Karen is a graduate of the Palo Alto Veterinary Technology Program and a licensed RVT as of June 2008. At times she considers going back to school to become a teacher. Her hobbies include reading, writing, CGI and traditional art media, photography, and the art of chainmail weaving. She plays World of Warcraft with her husband and shares her home with two dogs, three cats, and a large fishtank which includes a featherfin synodontis named Alderon.