Most Recent Release: Discovering Power: Book 2 of the Ascending Ladders Series

best selling author

Karen Ann Bulluck

Welcome! The theme of my writing revolves around Daring to Transcend.

“Daring” as in taking risks but not being a daredevil. undecided

“Transcend” as in rising above, accessing that part of ourselves that is extraordinary.

Why? So that you can be extraordinary. And so can I.

Join me on the journey by subscribing to my newsletter… or checking out my books.

best selling author

Karen Ann Bulluck

Welcome! The theme of my writing revolves around Daring to Transcend.

“Daring” as in taking risks but not being a daredevil. undecided

“Transcend” as in rising above, accessing that part of ourselves that is extraordinary.

Why? So that you can be extraordinary. And so can I.

Join me on the journey by subscribing to my newsletter… or checking out my books.

As Seen In

Sadness and Compassion are intertwined. Image of Bittersweet by Susan Cain

Book Three Coming February 24, 2026!

EMBRACING TRUST

For Sheryl Simmons, Alisha Carson, and Gemma Morrison, it all boils down to one thing: TRUST.

In the business world-and in their personal lives-it’s hard to know who to trust. Their bosses, friends, colleagues, advisors, and even Sheryl’s husband, all purport to be trustworthy. But are they?

As each woman faces what seem like impossible choices, they’ll all have to answer that question. Only by embracing trust will they find the answer. 

Engaging Novels and Anthologies about leadership and life

Books by Karen

The Ascending Ladders Series

An IT executive. A cost-cutting board of directors. Leaders and teams in turmoil. That’s the landscape of Discovering Power, Book 1 of The Ascending Ladders Series. And Sheryl Simmons (the IT leader) is at the heart of it. The big question is “What can she do about it?” 

And her conflict grows in Book 2, Pursuing Truth as she faces nefarious activities in the workplace but has no idea who is telling the truth. Nor does she know if her husband is telling the truth about his relationship with a colleague.

Contributions to Anthologies

As a co-author of three different anthologies, Karen contributed thoughtful and open-hearted chapters about leadership, spirituality, and her own personal journey. 

DARING TO TRANSCEND

Keynote Speaking

A powerful storyteller and engaging speaker, Karen Ann Bulluck will challenge, educate, and inspire your audience to take their leadership and their lives to new levels.

Karen creates customized talks about risk-taking for women leaders, creativity and writing, and daring to transcend.

risk taking specialist and founder

Hi! I’m Karen Ann Bulluck

I am an author, storyteller, speaker, and strategic risk-taker. I founded DARING TO TRANSCEND to inspire women leaders to rise above the ordinary and take the risk to shine

My passion is writing fiction. A skill I’ve had to learn and hone as my second career. It’s been both frightening and liberating to start over. I also love writing my newsletter, although not as much when I’m in the throes of writing a novel. (Which I am now.)

I have over thirty years of risk-taking experience in both my personal and professional life.  Check out more of my story by clicking below. 

Lead with Clarity, Courage, and Compassion

Discoveries, Travel, and Writing Fiction

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Trading Curiosity for Control: The Hidden Price of Certainty

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The Fallout of Falsehoods: Does Dishonesty Still Carry Consequences?

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What I Learned During My Recent Sabbatical

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Why Professionalism May Not Be Working For You

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Why You Need to Ditch Your Keyboard

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Does Life Happen “For You” or “To You”?

How you experience life often boils down to how you answer this question. No, this isn’t “everything happens for a reason”, although you could view it as related if you...

Finding Different Aspects of Yourself Through Travel

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