Karen Guelfo Ehlinger graduated from Baton Rouge High Magnet School, Louisiana State University and University of New Orleans with degrees in Theatre, English Literature and Communications. Karen produced the 2007 animated film, Flatland. She became familiar with the letters of her mother-in-law’s uncle when they were first discovered and worked with Dana to learn more about Early’s life and the times. In writing Letters from My Son, A Texas Boy’s Journey to the RAF, Karen found herself fascinated by Early’s struggle to find his place in a world of modern marvels, high society and the growing specter of World War II.    

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