Kara Flathouse - Author

05/10/2026

Early 80’s, just another day around town (Washington DC). My mom never misses an opportunity for us to learn and have fun. And when you lived by the nations capital there was plenty of opportunities. Happy Mother’s Day to the best mom ever!!!

05/05/2026

May the fourth be with you…

03/11/2026

My Why is personal. My Why is my family.
For most of my life, I struggled with anxiety and I didn’t even know that’s what it was. Living with chronic health issues meant I had learned to just push through, to normalize the worry and the weight of it all. Nobody told me what I was feeling had a name. Nobody told me I could get help.
That changes everything when you finally realize you don’t have to go through without help.
I don’t want my daughters to spend years carrying something they don’t have to carry alone. I don’t want them to feel shame for struggling, or to believe that their mental health is somehow less important than a physical need. If they broke an arm, we’d go to the doctor. Mental health deserves that same urgency, that same care, that same lack of hesitation.
So I walk for them. I walk for the version of me that didn’t know help was available. And I walk for anyone who has ever talked themselves out of asking for support because they thought they should just be able to handle it.
Asking for help is not weakness. It is one of the bravest, most loving things you can do for yourself and for the people who love you.
Mental health must be a priority. Not someday. Not when things get bad enough. Now.
That is my Why. That is why I walk.
If you’d like to donate to Ft. Bend Mental Health or join my team for our Hope in Motion walk, click the link in my bio. 💜

03/04/2026

Every Wednesday leading up to May 9th and our first Hope in Motion Walk, we’ll be sharing the stories that remind us WHY Hope in Motion exists. Stories of struggle, healing, community, and courage, right here in Fort Bend County. Mental health is personal. And so is this walk. Stay tuned this Wednesday series, and if YOU have a story to share, slide into our DMs. Your voice could be exactly what someone else needs to hear. 💜.

02/28/2026

Today my eldest is 26! I feel a bit said because her pictures from childhood aren’t digital, which make it so easy these days to document all the things. But I have plenty of memories and moments stamped on my heart of the days she was growing inside me until we finally were able to hold her in our arms. She taught me what it meant to be a mom and those first few years were so precious. I’m thankful she didn’t sleep much and insisted we take walks several times a day. We shared French fries and giggles, and listened to a lot of classical music. We danced and sang, and played dress up a lot in those first few years.
Even without photos galore and videos, I remember all the precious moments.
Happy birthday sweet daughter, it has been one of life’s greatest joys to watch you blossom and grow💜

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

I’m trying to find balance in this world where darkness lately seems almost all consuming at times. In my stories I’ve been outspoken and direct about the horror and disgust and heartbreak I have been feeling lately. But this space here has always been one for laughter, encouragement, and hopefully inspiration. While I still believe we each have a voice and an obligation to speak out, I also know we can only process so much heavy stuff before we need some hope, some laughter to help deal with the heavy.
I asked Chat GPT to create a cheesy pick-up line for us using the current caricature trend. Hope it makes you smile 💜

01/05/2026

It’s not perfect. It’s not easy. And it’s not without heartbreak.
I always cringe a bit when people ask us what our secret is, because there really is no secret. It’s just two people willing to do the hard work of putting each other first, while not losing yourself in the process.
It’s leaning on your faith in the darkest moments when all seems lost. It’s communicating your needs, but also listening to your partner’s heart. It’s growing together, not apart, which honestly sometimes looks like one of us saying “hey, we need to fix this” while the other is blissfully trying to ignore the elephant in the room.
I’m very aware my daughters see the relationship I have with their Dad, and that’s going to affect the choices they make in their own relationships. So I want them to see the honest and raw version, because as much as we (ahem) romance authors sell the happily ever after, there are days it feels more like the Grimm’s version of a fairy tale.
But here’s the thing: the hard work is worth it. The choosing each other again and again. The tough conversations. The forgiveness. The laughter that comes after you’ve both said your piece. The moments you overcome a marriage roadblock and realize you’re still a team. That’s the real “secret”.
“Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day.”

12/27/2025

Before we step into 2026 let’s pause and reflect.
Because here’s the thing about New Year’s: it’s not a reset button. It’s not “this year will be my year” energy. It’s simply the next chapter in the story you’re already writing, one beautiful, messy, perfectly imperfect day at a time.
So before the champagne pops and the resolutions start, let’s do three things:
-Reflect on the good. Not just what happened, but why it made your heart feel full. The coffee dates, the belly laughs, the quiet moments of peace—hold them close and let them remind you what you want more of.
-Release what kept you stuck. The grudges, the self-doubt, the “should haves” that don’t serve your growth. Let them go with gratitude for the lessons, but without carrying their weight into tomorrow.
-Open yourself to possibility. Not with pressure or perfection, but with curiosity. What if this next year isn’t about becoming someone new, but about becoming more of who you already are?

12/25/2025

Christmas hits a little different with adult kids.
Merry Christmas everybody, and don’t let your “kids” turn their candy canes into weapons 😂🎄😂

10/05/2025

The best feeling!

As a debut author, I have to tell you that reviews are the most joyful, unexpected gift.
Every time a reader takes the time to share that they enjoyed my book, it feels like magic. Like someone across the world connected with the story I poured my heart into.
Please know that authors treasure these moments more than you might realize. Your words mean everything.