Type Of Business:
Publishing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Ball's expertise is in crafting powerful and engaging novels, managing acquisitions and contexts, interacting with authors, editing fiction books and writing fiction stories.
Major Product/SVS:
Publishing Fiction, Christian Living, Homeschool, Youth and History Books Including Bible, Academic and Reference Books
Favorite Business Publication:
Editorial Eye
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Listening to Music, Caring for her Dogs, Racquetball, Horseback Riding, Singing at the Church Choir
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Multiple Languages and Journalism
Affiliations Awards:
Rogue Valley Search and Rescue; Academy of Christian Editors; Romance Writers of America; American Christian Fiction Writers
Industry:
Writing and Publishing
Country of Origin:
Illinois, USA
Date of Distinction:
9/12/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Ball's passion for writing separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Ball's greatest career achievement was building strong relationships with the top authors namely Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Ball would like to be remembered by her peers as a person with passion for her profession, honesty and faith in God.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Ball would like to solve the problems relating to the ignorant people with the words of God.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Ball would like to have lunch with her mother because of her love for her.
Expanded Biography:
Ms. Ball has worked with notable authors namely Francine Rivers, Karen Kingsbury, Gilbert Morris, Liz Curtis Higgs, Angela Elwell Hunt, Robin Jones Gunn, Terri Blackstock, Lt. Col. Oliver North and Lori Copeland.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were receiving the Inspirational Readers Choice Award for her book 'Shattered Justice' in 2006 and working with the best novelists in the Christian market.
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her education, work experience and her interest in editing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ball has opened a website in 2005 which would be re-designed by 2007. She has written many fiction and non-fiction books for the Christian market and she also runs her own editing company 'Karen Ball Editorial.' She has written books entitled 'Kaleidoscope Eyes' published in 2006 edition and 'What Lies Within' published in 2007 edition.
Awards/Honors:
Inspirational Readers Choice Award (2006); Nominee, Fiction Editor of the Year Award (2005); Hall of Fame