Freshman Mom is a contemporary story about the joys and challenges facing a divorced mother who goes back to college to make a better life for herself and her family. It is available on Amazon, in both paperback and Kindle formats, as well as through Barnes and Noble online. Hear Karen read an excerpt at www.outskirtspress.com/freshmanmom. The audio link is beneath the synopsis. You may also read reviews posted at www.ReadersFavorite.com. http://bit.ly/1xJgIDD Following are excerpts from reviewers at ReadersFavorite.com: "Karen Gorback's contemporary fiction novel, Freshman Mom, is a feel-good story that works." Reviewer Jack Magnus "Awesome book! Will Meredith's story continue? I was disappointed to see it end." Reviewer April Gilly "Freshman Mom by Karen Gorback is an excellent book that I couldn’t help but relate to on many levels... I am pretty sure the author knew my mother and daughter when she was a teenager. I could feel Meredith's pain, joy and can only hope you write a follow-up. I loved this book! I give this book a ten plus ten plus ten rating. Don’t pass it up; you won’t be sorry." Reviewer Trudi LoPreto Karen Gorback has 35 years' experience in education as a teacher, counselor and administrator, including many years teaching career counseling in graduate schools at universities in Southern California. Karen's prize-winning short stories include "The Curative Powers of Chocolate," "Hot Wings, Inc," and "Dancing with Dreams." The latter will soon be available for purchase in an upcoming anthology published by the Ventura County Writers' Club. Karen has also had several short stories selected for production in the New Works Festival at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita California, including "The Prom Dress," "Cheesecake and Chips," and "A Delicate Dance." The 2011 New Works Anthology which includes "Cheesecake and Chips" is available for purchase on Amazon.