COME JOIN
KAREN KONDAZIAN
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2-4PM
For a Book Signing, Video and Q&A
of her New Historical Novel
THE WHIP
inspired by a true story
Red Cliffs Mall, 1720 East red Cliffs Drive
St. George, Utah, 84790
(Also Enjoy Some Refreshments)
Actress, Author, Adventurer
Karen’s April Book Radio Tour
By on March 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
*Updated*
Karen will be busy on her Radio Tour in the next few Weeks
Fri, March 30th, 2012 – Winnipeg, Canada
Karen gets interviewed on CJOB-680AM “The Drive”
12:15 pm Mountain (1:15 pm Central).
Airs throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Ontario and so me of the northern states. More information on their website.
Sun, April 1st, 2012 – Woodstock, NY
Karen gets interviewed on WDST-100.1FM “Woodstock Roundtable”
6:00 AM Mountain (8:00 AM Eastern).
Airs north of NYC, from just north of Westchester County to Albany. More information on their website.
Mon, April 2nd, 2012 – Shenandoah, IA
Karen gets interviewed on KMA-960AM & 99.1FM “The Chuck & Don Show”
7:20 am Mountain (8:20 am Central)
Airs in certain parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.More information on their website.
Thur, April 11th, 2012 – Fargo, ND
Karen gets interviewed on Prairie Public Broadcasting (Public Radio) “Hear It Now”
2:00 PM Mountain
Airs statewide and in northwestern Minnesota and eastern Montana. Various Broadcast Frequencies. More information on their website.
‘The Whip’ Hits #1 Spot on Book Soup Best-Seller List
By on February 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
BOOK SOUP, Los Angeles
February 11, 2012
Karen Kondazian joined readers, friends and colleagues at Book Soup in West Hollywood for a fantastic reading and signing of her new book.
The Whip quickly rose to the #1 spot on the paperback fiction best-sellers list at Book Soup as Karen and the story of her main character, Charley Parkhurst charmed the crowd.
BOOK SOUP BESTSELLERS:
FEBRUARY 6 – FEBRUARY 12
PAPERBACK FICTION
1. The Whip (Karen Kondazian)
2. Shortcut Man: A Novel (p.g. sturges)
3. Empty The Sun (Joseph Mattson)
4. What It Was (George Pelecanos)
5. Los Angeles: Stories (Ry Cooder)
6. The Lazarus Project (Aleksandar Hemon)
7. A Visit From The Goon Squad (Jennifer Egan)
8. Smut: Stories (Alan Bennett)
9. While Mortals Sleep (Kurt Vonnegut)
10. Before I Go To Sleep: A Novel (SJ Watson)
Karen with Book Cover artist Jeff DeCola
Karen signs a book for author Dee Levy
Karen and friend, Director Michael Peretzian
Karen helps play the Banjo with Marquis W. Howell, II
Watsonville Book Signing Party & Celebration of Charley Parkhurst a Huge Success
By on December 12, 2011 Leave a Comment
New novel based on stagecoach whip
Author hosts book signing in Watsonville
By TARMO HANNULA OF THE REGISTER-PAJARONIAN
Published: December 8th, 2011, Register-Pajaronian, Page 3
Author Karen Kondazian launched The Whip, a historical fiction novel about famed stagecoach whip Charley Parkhurst, Wednesday at a book signing in Watsonville. The Whip was inspired by the true story of Charlotte “Charley” Darkey Parkhurst (1812-79), who lived most of her life as a man in California.
Parkhurst became a renowned stagecoach driver for Wells Fargo. She killed a famous outlaw, had a secret love affair, and lived with a housekeeper who, unaware of her true sex, fell in love with her, Kondazian said. It wasn’t until Parkhurst died of cancer in 1879 in Watsonville that it was discovered he was a woman who had maintained a false identity as a man.
At the signing, Kondazian addressed a group of about 40 people and told them that Watsonville was the first book signing she chose because it is key to Parkhurst’s life and death.
DEC 7th – The Whip Book Signing Party and Celebration of Charley Parkhurst
By on November 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
Meet Karen in Watsonville
Come meet Karen Kondazian at her upcoming book signing and Q&A talking about her new novel The Whip at the Watsonville Library on Wednesday, December 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We’re going to have a party for Charley. Come join us for food, music, and fun. If you have time, go visit Charley’s grave at The Pioneer Cemetery nearby.
Check the Watsonville Public Library website for more information and updates.
For additional book signings and event information, return to The Whip Blog often.
Poster for Watsonville Book Signing and Celebration
