Karen Chance
Karen Chance
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Karen Chance is a pen name used by the American author of urban fantasy romance novels.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: July 5, 1969
No death date available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American author, best known for her urban fantasy romance novels.
Early Life and Background
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Karen Chance was born on July 5, 1969. Little is publicly known about her early life, but it is evident that she developed a passion for storytelling at a young age. Her writing career spans several genres, including urban fantasy, science fiction, and historical romance.
Chance has mentioned in interviews that she grew up reading voraciously, devouring works by authors such as Agatha Christie, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Stephen King. This diverse literary influence likely contributed to her unique approach to storytelling.
Major Accomplishments
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Karen Chance's writing career took off with the publication of her first novel, _Midnight Rising_, in 2003. The book introduced readers to a new urban fantasy world, complete with magic-wielding vampires and an intricate plot.
Since then, Chance has written numerous bestselling novels, including _A Touch Mortal_ and _Hunting Julius_. Her books have been praised for their engaging characters, fast-paced plots, and immersive world-building.
Chance is also known for her popular Cassandra Palmer series, which follows the adventures of a powerful psychic as she navigates the world of vampires and magic. The series has garnered widespread acclaim from readers and critics alike.
Notable Works or Actions
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_Midnight Rising_ (2003)
_A Touch Mortal_ (2010)
_Hunting Julius_ (2012)
Cassandra Palmer series
Impact and Legacy
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Karen Chance's writing has had a significant impact on the urban fantasy genre. Her books have captivated readers worldwide, introducing them to new worlds, characters, and mythologies.
Chance's work often explores themes of power, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Her writing style is characterized by its blend of humor, wit, and emotional depth, making her a beloved author among fans of urban fantasy.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Karen Chance is widely quoted and remembered for her unique approach to storytelling, which has captivated readers and inspired new authors. Her books have been praised for their engaging characters, immersive world-building, and emotional depth.
Quotes by Karen Chance
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They were short and squat and had too many limbs, and he had no idea what either of them were. But they looked suspicious.
You mean you let him talk to you like that and you aren’t even getting any Man what a rip-off.
That didn’t reassure me much; Alphonse’s idea of good manners consisted of remembering to bury all the bodies.
I looked up to find a slim blond figure standing in the doorway to the kitchen. For a frozen second, I looked at him and he looked at me, and then I screamed and threw my coffee, which hit him square in the groin.
There are a thousand ways to die,” he told me quietly. “There are so few really to live. I would gladly risk the former for the latter, and it is my choice, is it not? To risk whatever I must, my heart, my body, my soul, in order to be with you. Is that not what love is? – Louis-Cesare.
She was the oddest combination of contradictions he’d ever met -innocence and sensuality, candour and diplomacy, anxiety and utter fearlessness. He hadn’t even begun to figure out how her mind worked. But she was damn well going to live long enough for him to try.
I’d been declared – over my loud and sustained protests – Pythia, the chief seer of the supernatural world.
Fresh blood at midnight isn’t red. It’s a purplish black that easily blends into the shadows.
I looked up, but had to crane my head back, leaving the features above me wrong-side up. The clear green eyes were the same, and, unfortunately, so was the spiky blond hair. It didn’t look any better from this angle, I decided.