Karen Dove Barr is a lawyer who has lived on Skidaway Island since 1989. She is a native Georgian with a B.A. from Mercer University and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. Karen is the author of Running through Menopause about becoming a long-distance runner at age fifty. Her essays have appeared in Runners' World, Fitness Magazine, Dog Fancy, Coastal Senior,and Savannah Magazine,and she has been a columnist for several local publications.

Rosemary Daniell, award winning author of Secrets of the Zona Rosa says:"Karen Dove Barr’s Wild Times on Skidaway Islandis a delicious slice ofnature, served up with a dash of history. Animal lovers, history buffs, and those with a passion for Savannah lore will all savor Barr’s delightful account".

John DeDakis, CNN Senior Copy Editor, “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”Author, “Fast Track and “Bluff” (mystery-suspense) www.johndedakis.com says“Karen Dove Barr has written a wonderfully evocative ode to Skidaway’s timeless beauty that’s informative and engaging.”