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Karen Kondazian at Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch

Karen Kondazian just got back from her book signing party at Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch in Carmel, which was a great success and a lovely event for everyone who attended. She also loved the peaceful, pristine beauty of the Ranch….

 

View From Karen’s porch at Mission Ranch, Carmel

Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch House, Carmel

“Fluffy white lambs graze Eastwood’s property … a herd of all white sheep and one black one, wander the fields … you can sit on the porch in a rocking chair and watch them. I did, with a glass of perfect wine… Bliss.”Karen K.

NBC/ABC Monterey interviewed Karen and talked at length about Charley Parkhurst, the main character in Kondazian’s novel. Turns out Charley used to travel coach runs through Monterey and Salinas all the time back in her day! You can watch the news video in the link below:

NBC/ABC Monterey Highlights Karen Kondazian and The Whip – New novel details legendary Watsonville woman’s life

74th Annual Soquel Pioneer Picnic featuring Karen Kondazian

 If you are in the neighborhood, don’t forget to join Karen at the Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association’s Annual Potluck Picnic on July 28th (Noon – 4pm) for some great Old West food, drink, conversation and fun!

Karen will be signing copies of The Whip, re-telling some of Charley’s adventures and take part in an entertaining Q&A.

Left Bank Books in the West Village, New York City

Karen wraps up her East Coast book tour at Left Bank Books in New York City’s West Village.

The picturesque West Village is well known for its narrow, cobblestone streets and brick townhouses.

Karen has a moment to enjoy the view in front of Left Bank Books.

Karen Kondazian reads from The Whip while surrounded by first editions of Ernest Hemingway, Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda, Joan Didion, Tennessee Williams, Louise Erdrich, Allen Ginsburg and Thomas Wolf.

It was a “Midnight in Paris” moment.

Karen’s appearance on the rustic sign outside the bookstore in the Village. Notice the ducks.

Left Bank Books specializes in literary first editions (especially fiction, poetry, drama, and literary non-fiction), photography, art, music, and film.

Article from Hansen Publishing Group.

Karen Roars into Barnes & Noble at Union Station

Washington, DC Book Signing

 

Karen Kondazian graced the halls of Union Station in Washington DC while meeting with fans, friends, and readers at Barnes & Noble Booksellers yesterday evening, June 18th.

 

Karen signs copies of The Whip for fans at Barnes&Noble.

Excited fans crowd around Karen for autographs.

Karen’s book at the noteworthy paperbacks table – the cover just beckons, doesn’t it?

Karen and Kathy Korman Frey, our DC partner from the Hot Mommas Project

Karen poses with fans and greets old friends at Union Station

East Coast Tour Kicks off to a Packed House

The sign outside The Coop, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Karen Kondazian wowed a packed room of fans at the Harvard Coop last night June 14th, kicking off her East Coast Tour in Cambridge, MA.

According to The Coop’s event organizer said it was one of the most successful nights they had ever had. Jeff DeCola, book cover artist for The Whip also attended the event in support of his hometown.  Karen will be traveling next to Washington DC and New York over the next few days.

The very collegiate and beautiful entrance way to the Harvard Coop.

Karen at the Podium… all these books where signed and sold!

The room was brimming with Whip fans. Thanks Boston!

The Whip Newsletter – June Issue

Click to read our June Issue of The Whip Newletter

Click to read our June Issue of The Whip Newletter

The Whip East Coast Book Tour

 

The Harvard Square Coop

1400 Massachusetts Avenue, 18 Palmer Street, Cambridge, MA 02238
7:00 pm.

Directions to The Coop

Barnes & Noble

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Union Station, Washington DC 20002
5:00 pm.

Directions to Barnes & Noble

Bluestockings Bookstore

172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington
7:00 pm.

Direction to Bluestockings

Left Bank Books

17 8th Ave., New York, NY 10014
8:00 pm.

Directions to Left Bank Books

Our First Newsletter

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Praise from Barnes & Noble for Karen Kondazian

Store Manager Recommends The Whip

 

Booksellers from ’round the globe have received this lovely letter from Barnes & Noble store manager Danyel Lund in St. George, UT. The Barnes & Noble at Red Cliffs Mall played host to Karen and many of her fans for a book signing earlier this month.

Thanks Danyel!

 

 

Karen at The Wells Fargo Silver Reef Museum in Leeds, Utah

Karen at the Silver Reef Museum

And Remember – Leave your six-shooter with the Bartender!!