Amazon Review

This is the FIRST review of my book from a fan on Amazon.com When I read this my jaw dropped open in surprise!

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! I didn't want this story to end..., July 19, 2009

By	Dora E. H. Crow (Santa Cruz, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very rich novel; beautifully written. It is the kind of book that you won't want to put down--and that you won't ever want to end. Filled with romance, mystery, deception, and surprises, Karen Dales does a wonderful job of making the reader understand and care about the characters in her story. I was quickly drawn into the story, eagerly discovering the secret histories of each character and wondering what choices each would make. It was easy to become emotionally connected to them, even to the extent of becoming frustrated with some of the stubborn and bewildering traits a few of them displayed! The main characters were quite endearing, and perhaps I became a bit too attached to them.

Angel of Death is an exhilarating story in which Karen Dales seamlessly blends beautiful descriptive pieces into a fast-paced story. I was never bored or tempted to skim through this book--not once! I believe Angel of Death is destined to be a classic, and would make a wonderful movie production.

And, of course, I want the next book in the series to be published right now!

Interview

I'm currently being interviewed on http://leahbraemel.blogspot.com. Check it out!

Audio Book?

I've been asked a lot lately about whether or not my novel will be turned into an audio book. I DO want to do this and I have the technology living in my home, run by a professional sound engineer.

The questions I have floating in my mind is this:
1) Should I impose on my husband's AMAZING multimedia godlike powers again?
2) How many people would want me to do this, ie. is there really a market.
and
3) I'm heard of some authors reading the book themselves. I think this would be fun, but would it be appropriate for me to be the reader.

What say all of you?

Polaris23 Last Day

What an amazingly awesome time I had this weekend. It was exhausting and I swear my face is sore from all the smiling and laughing I did.

I met a lot of wonderful folks at Polaris this year and I want to thank my Marketing Goddess, my Tech/Sales God and my Publicity/Web Goddess for making it the success that it was. I could not have done it with out them. LOVE YOU GUYS!

Today I was let off my leash a couple of times to go and check out the other dealers and do two interviews. One visual and one audio. Once I know when and where they are posted on the 'net I will repost them here and let everyone know about them. That's 4 interviews in two days!

I want to thank the folks of Polaris for doing such an amazing job running the convention. All your folk were friendly and helpful. I'm so going to come back next year. Hopefully you'll have me back as a Guest again.:)

I also got a chance to talk with the folks of Ad Astra2010 and I'm going to be contacting them about being a guest there too. I was even asked to be a guest at a con in Rochester, NY, in November, but I think I may have to pass on that as I'm hoping to be in D.C. for a week in the middle of October. I met fans A Polaris from D.C. and when I told them I would be coming down to their neck of the woods they were thrilled. They're (hopefully) going to help me contact an independent bookstore down there so I can possibly do a book signing/event. Cross fingers.

My Tech/Sales God set a number to be our success number for books sold at Polaris and we went over it. For all of you who didn't get a book you can order it from my website http://www.thechosenchronicles.com if you want a numbered and signed edition. If you're in the US Amazon.com carries my book.:)

Next stop is FanExpo where I'm appearing. After that is Word On the Street in Toronto. After that is still in the works!

Cheers!

Karen Dales
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Buy On Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/aodonamazon
Buy On Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3387185

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286422

Polaris23 Day Two

I can't believe that I am awake and typing this. Please excuse any and all spelling and/or grammar errors that may and will occur. Today was a freakin' fantastic day that started early in the morning and went well into the evening. I am TIRED! But really stoaked about the whole day.

We sold a lot more books today and I have to say a big thank yous to my marketing goddess, my publicity/web goddess and my tech god. You guys rock.

Today I spent my day tethered to my table to talk with fans and sell books. I was only allowed away just to go to the washroom.:) I did bring a box of my numbered special editions and sold few of them. Most of the books were non-numbered.

The highlight of my day is that Claudia Black happily accepted a copy of my book! I'm so thrilled! Claudia Black is going to read my book!

Other awesome highlights: at the vampire panel (I wasn't on it) my book came up in the discussion which sent an interviewer over to my booth. I got a nice 10 minute interview! WHOOT. When it's out on the 'net I'll make sure everyone hears about it.:)

I'm also going to be interviewed again tomorrow by another company.:)

I was also really shocked and honoured that a fan drove 1 1/2 hours to Polaris just to get a copy of my book!

So far it's been a great experience and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. Wish me luck!

Karen Dales
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Buy On Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/SBz2
Buy On Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3387185

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286422

Polaris23 Day One

10/07/09

I'm back from my first night at Polaris23 and I had a great time. I can't wait to head back tomorrow morning for another fun filled day.

I sold some books and reconnected with friends I hadn't seen in a donkey's year! Wonderful!

Tomorrow I'm taking a box of numbered special edition books to the fair as some folks are interested in them.

Numbered special edition books are going fast so if you want one and you can't make it to Polaris, please make sure you order it through my website http://www.thechosenchronicles.com I don't know if I'll have any left for KG or FanExpo at this rate.

Cheers!

Karen Dales
Author
"Angel of Death: Book One of the Chosen"
karendales@thechosenchronicles.com
Website: http://thechosenchronicles.com
Buy On Amazon.com: http://bit.ly/SBz2
Buy On Createspace: https://www.createspace.com/3387185

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenDales
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/cn27xa
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2286422