Karen A. Chase is a Canadian-born author, designer and photographer. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she has resided in the United States since 1990. Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log (40years. 40 days. 40 seconds.) is her first book. She is also the owner/creative director of 224 Design, a branding studio.

If Karen A. Chase absolutely had to turn 40, she decided she could do it gracefully in Paris… for nearly 40 days. What began as a blog to communicate with friends and family, became a travel journal filled with over a months' worth of daily humorous, insightful, and detailed glimpses into her Paris adventures, each of which could be read in about 40 seconds.Peppered with Chase's own delightful photographs, she also weaves in longer stories that reflect upon her experiences with the French, food, travel,photography, writing and love in the City of Lights. A companion to the e-book,her Bonjour40 blog still contains images and some notes for readers who crave more from her Paris adventure.