Books
Stories are the seeds of everything I do. Whether through the lens of a botanical thriller or the relationship between plants and happiness, my writing explores our deep, often mysterious, connection to the natural world.
Science of Sanctuary
Drawing on twenty years of horticultural expertise, I explore the profound psychological benefits of living a plant-centric life. From the stress-reducing power of indoor greenery to the meditative art of your favorite outdoor activity, Leaf Your Troubles Behind offers a joyful and practical roadmap for finding happiness through plants.
“Karen Hugg has written a fine and important guide on how gardening nurtures us as we nurture the Earth, and how to deepen our reciprocity with the rest of the natural world.”
–Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle
Mysteries & Thrillers
From a flower shop in Paris to the ancient countryside of Provence, my fiction is a journey through the grit and glamour of France. I write for the reader who finds beauty in a rare, unusual plant, the atmospheric, and the dangerous. Each story is rooted in my decades of horticultural expertise, ensuring that every leaf, blossom, and shadow is as authentic as it is haunting.
"Hugg tells a captivating story in a novel brimming with elegant prose and lurking menace, and Paris feels as alive as the unique plants that make this book such an original delight."
—Mark Pryor, author of the Hugo Marston mystery series