I’m currently working on several picture books with Mental Health OR environmental themes.
What Credentials do I have as a Picture Book writer?
I’m a primary trained teacher with a Diploma of Teaching with a wealth of twenty years experience with children and their literature. I taught gifted and talented classes and Currently present creative writing workshops in schools.
I have completed two six-month writing courses through the Queensland Writers Centre, the Year of the Edit and the Short Story Development series.
I have participated in several children’s Writing Workshops including three FULL days of workshops at the CYA Conference in Brisbane. I’m a member of Queensland SCWBI and an online critiquing children’s writers group plus a face-to-face one.
When did my LOVE of Picture books Begin?
My picture book journey began as an enthusiastic teacher reading picture books to my year one or two classes, capturing their attention with my animated voice and actions. When the book was finished, the kids called out, ‘Read it again!
*Super Sophie to the Rescue* delivers a unique, heart warming, child-centred picture book.
SUPER SOPHIE is based on my family’s personal experiences, living on our suburban bushland property.
My children’s writers online critique group critiqued SUPER SOPHIE TO THE RESCUE providing me with valuable feedback.
Sally Odgers, editor extraordinaire offered my picture book final critique, polish and review.
“The story works well, and would illustrate nicely.”
I was stoked! Thanks Sally for your positive assessment.
I’ll be revealing more updates and publishing NEWS very soon 
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Best wishes with it Karen!!
Thanks Rebecca. You’re the very first to comment on my brand new Page and website TAB … “Picture Book series”. Feeling very proud
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I found you through Susannah Friis’s stylish blogger award post. I just returned from a picture book retreat. I look forward to checking out your website.
Hi Stacy,
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Fabulous to connect with Susannah’s friend and thanks for connecting on Facebook and twitter too.
Thanks for checking out my website. Hope you find it helpful
Your picture book retreat sounds an absolute dream. Good luck with all your writing
This sounds like a fun book. The kind I would love to review!
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Thanks Donalisa, I’d love you to Review my picture book series one day. I’ll definitely keep that in mind when they’re published.
Hi Karen
Thought I should let you know, I can’t find you on the current list of members of SCBWI Australia/New Zealand.
cheers
Sheryl
Hi Sheryl,
Thanks so much for the the reminder. I must have forgotten to rejoin this year. Can you please send the link so I may Rejoin. I’m bringing out a picture book this year so its VIP I stay connected with SCBWI … Karen
You need to go to the main SCBWI site, Karen. Just google it. cheers
Thanks Sheryl,
I’ve put it in my diary … First I need to complete arrangements for four book launches and an online launch of ME & HIM .. Karen
Karen, I love picture books and have had a lifetime appreciation for beautifully written and illustrated books. As a student teacher before transferring to social work, I read to my Reception/Gr 1 students alot and loved the excitement that eminated from them. They have a special meaning…I can’t wait to read your picture books…:-)
Hugs Ani, you didn’t have to comment here. I was just having a little rant. I just want to publish ALL my books yesterday.
My BEST kids books aren’t listed here. I can hardly wait to show you. You’re so sweet.. Karen xx