“I'm so happy to have come across your work. I'm really looking forward to reading more, and broadening my understanding of things from your interviews and stories.”
~ Holly Charles, South Wales

“I really liked The Parade. There are spiritual instructions on how to achieve wellbeing, happiness and success. Your writing captured my imagination and pulled me into the story. Karen, you use your metaphysical knowledge in a creative way.”
~ Ingride Elguleta, Canada

“In works of fiction, Karen is most in command of dialogue and action throughout a story. She capably weaves folklore and contemporary dilemmas into both plot and the characters in her stories, be they sus- pense or fantasy or some metaphysical combination of the two.”~ Liz Kirkpatrick, Librarian (retired), Wethersfield, CT

“Karen, your stories bridge the mystical and realistic realms smoothly, maintaining continuity. Descriptive passages establish vivid settings in either realm. Thanks for a good read!”
~ Martha Mayer, Wethersfield CT

“I enjoyed The Parade tremendously. I loved the imagery you facilitated as my imagination took part in this visionary journey. Simply gorgeous! Congratulations!”
~ Dory Dzinski, Publisher, The Door Opener

“Praise for Karen Rider's writing style and content. Her columns are enlightening and refreshing. It is always a pleasure to have a writer give you new a perspective on issues. Her fiction is a treat for the imagination, too.”
~ Suzann Nyman, reader from Williamsport, PA