Karen represented me for my latest book. I've worked with other publishers before and she was easily the best. Her team did an incredible job from providing me guidance on my book, great editing, and outstanding cover design. Her team's response time was exceptional. They were always well ahead of me and ready to go. Karen got my book placed on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. The coup de gras was Karen's bestseller program. Her program got my book to #1 on three Amazon bestseller lists!!! I would highly recommend working with Karen and her team.

Michael Levin

Best Selling Author of "Let Them See You Sweat", "Sitting on the Same Side of the Table: The Art of Collaborative Selling"

Karen Strauss and the team at RockStar Publishing were a dream to work with! After procrastinating for months, trying to "self publish," RockStar was the perfect solution. A publishing company with years of experience blended with the most up-to-date knowledge of e-publishing and distribution. I couldn't have asked for more!

Karla Mosley

Actress - Hart of Dixie, Gossip Girl, and<br />The Bold and The Beautiful<br />www.KarlaMosley.com

I had the pleasure of working directly with Karen Strauss when she was the major client sales rep for a national book publisher that I worked for as an art director. Her insight into the marketplace were invaluable, timely and relevant. Without her professional guidance, networking skills, resourcefulness, and utter charm, the publisher would have missed many opportunities expand their market shares to become the leader they are today. I highly recommend Karen for your business!

Jack Johnson

Award-Winning Graphic Designer / Marketing Professional

Karen is one of the best at knowing the book industry.


Nathan Henrion

Baker Publishing Group

Karen Strauss is a savvy, experienced professional who knows everyone who's anyone in publishing. She's decisive, gracious, and fair in her dealings. You'd be wise to learn more about her business.

B.L. Ochman

Award-winning Digital Strategist<br />Content Creator / Marketing Video Producer

Throughout the years that Karen has represented Landauer Publishing, she has always presented us in a professional, supportive manner and at the same time provided us with information and tools that have helped to encourage company growth.

Kathy Jacobson

Office Manager / Bookkeeper<br />Iowa Environmental Council

I have done business with Karen for some 20+ years. She has developed considerable expertise in religious and reference publishing, though she has handled most book categories over the years. Karen represents her accounts fully and with enthusiasm. I trust her judgement and her creative skills. She has a practical side which gives her a clear sense when to push and when to be patient, in order to achieve top results.

Mike Ferrari

Director of Operations<br / >Mediander LLC

Karen has helped me develop incredible sales results within the book retail industry over the last 13 years. She is knowledgeable, highly regarded, and most importantly gets continuous performance from all the areas of business we have worked together. I can only give her the highest of praise... and we will continue to work together wherever the opportunity arises.

Steven Wilson

Sales Director<br />Book Sales, Inc.

Being my initial foray into having a book published, I could not have managed all of the details without Karen's expert guidance. Her direction was clear, her communications timely, and her responsiveness (even to my vexing questions) gratifying. If you are contemplating having your work published, you owe it to yourself and your literary labor of love to talk with Karen. Working with Strauss Consultants was a most pleasing and professional experience.

Eric Tonningsen

Author of <em>"Awakening to Awareness:</em><br /><em>Aligning Your Life with What Really Matters"</em><br />www.EricTonningsen.com

When it came time to publish my first book, so many people jumped to offer help. The person who stood out from everyone else in the publishing industry was Karen Strauss. She provides an easy solution that includes a great community of support in the publishing industry. When it comes to publishing a book or just answering your questions about books and the publishing world, you want someone you can trust; someone who is looking out for you, like Karen Strauss is. (Thanks, Karen!)

Tim Gillette

Creator of the "Rock Around Your Blog" System<br />www.TimGillette.com

Karen is an amazing individual, who is very professional, and has a great deal of experience and knowledge in the book industry. I trust her opinion and her integrity about all the decisions she made regarding publishing my book. You won't go wrong trusting Karen with your book.

Dave Nassaney

Author of "GETTING HOSED? Secrets, Confessions<br />and Tales of a Gas Station Owner

Who knew that one day, I would realize my dream of publishing a book. Karen Strauss provided the vehicle that enabled me to reach my dream. She also provided support, advice and encouragement. She helped push me across the finish line. I am forever grateful that I chose to work with Karen. Without Karen Strauss, my dream would still be just a dream.

Walt Grassl

Radio Personality, Speaker, and<br />AUTHOR of "Stand Up & Speak Up"

I have worked with Karen Strauss and her staff for several years and it's really helped take my business to a new level. Writing a book was easy, but getting it to be a professional publication I'm proud of would not have happened had it not been for Karen's patience and professionalism.  I am now working on a book series with Karen and it's helping to keep me focused on my content and keeping me sharp. If you want to be a great author, I highly recommend working with Karen!

Joe DiChiara

CPA / Entrepreneur<br />Author / Speaker / Business Coach<br />Bedrock Business Builders<br />www.BedrockBusinessBuilders.com

I am so blessed to be working with Karen Strauss on my latest book, "Leap of Faith ~ 8 Daily Habits to Power Up Your Leap"! Karen works with enthusiasm and brings years of expertise to the process of publishing. She is a delight to work with.

Janie Lidey

Emmy Winning Composer, Author,<br />Speaker, Recording Artist<br />www.JanieLidey.com

I have worked with Karen Strauss — she is awesome! The publishing process of my book was smooth, and the book looks fabulous!

Chris Kopf

Chris Kopf REALTOR®, Author, Speaker, Coach<br />www.ResortRealEstateCoach.com

When it comes to your first book, there are many issues that come up. You learn that the publication of the book is far more than just writing the book! With my first book, "49 Stupid Things People Do With Business Cards... And How to Fix Them!" it was great to have Karen in my corner, making certain everything went according to plan, and that I hit my publication deadline.

Hank Yuloff

Targeted Marketing Tactician / SedonaMarketingRetreats.com