Ready Set Discover Logan Media BookGiveaway

Ready Set Discover Logan Media Stories are Published!

I’m proud to announce the media published three News stories about my upcoming children’s book. Ready Set Discover Logan is written by Karen Tyrrell, illustrated by Aaron Pocock. I can’t wait to launch it at Logan North Library on 17th March 2pm

What’s Ready Set Discover Logan […]

Ready. Set. Discover Logan Book Launch

Ready. Set. Discover Logan book is launching soon!

YIPEE! Ready. Set. Discover Logan book launch promises to be a spectacular event for children, families and Queenslanders.

What’s Ready. Set. Discover Logan about?

My picture book reveals the close bond between an aboriginal boy, Bunji and a newly arrived girl, Yana. Together, they discover friendship, […]

Arts Queensland Book Cover Revealed

Arts Queensland book is revealed … Finally.

Arts Queensland Book

In 2017, Karen Tyrrell (that’s me) won an Arts Queensland grant for a children’s picture book.

“This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.”

Logan City Council generously sponsored and supported my picture book too!

Incredibly, the CEO of Queensland […]

Arts Queensland Approves Book Grant

Arts Queensland

Arts Queensland approved funding for my tenth book. I can’t believe it!

Recently, I Karen Tyrrell tore open an official letter from Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Inside, she explained how I was successful with my Arts Queensland grant application.

This is my 4th literary grant and my very first grant with Arts Queensland… I’m gob-smacked.

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Giving Thanks for 2015

I’m celebrating 2015, giving thanks to the universe and to everyone who helped me to achieve my writing dreams.

Without you and your kind support, I could not have achieved what I did.

In 2015, I expanded my goals, incorporating humor into my resilience messages to teach kids and families to live strong with resilience, […]

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember Giveaway

I’m announcing Harry Helps Grandpa Remember Book Giveaway.

WIN a FREE signed copy of Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, a heart warming story raising awareness of memory loss through humor, empathy and HOPE.

WHY? I’m celebrating Harry’s upcoming book launch and pantomime on June 20th HERE.

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember

*5 STAR REVIEWS from […]

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember Book Launch

SQUEE! I’m launching my children’s picture book Harry Helps Grandpa Remember as a FUN interactive children’s pantomime. (I can’t wait!)

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember raises awareness of Dementia and memory loss in a humorous story, bursting with compassion and Hope.

What’s the Back Cover Blurb?

‘On Grandparent’s Day, Grandpa becomes confused and lost… He couldn’t […]

Revealing NEW Book Cover

WOOHOO! I’m revealing the book cover of my 5th resilience book for families, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember.

I can’t keep it secret any longer!

BLURB:

‘Endearingly told and full of hope, compassion and humor, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember provides a gentle introduction for children to the realities of dementia and Alzheimer’s.’

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember […]

Winner Sylvia’s Itch Book Giveaway

Winner Sylvia’s Itch Book Giveaway

I’m announcing the winner of Sylvia’s Itch signed book giveaway ..

“Robin Adolphs’ new wildlife picture book Sylvia’s Itch is illustrated by Aaron Pocock.

A friendship story about two adorable Sugar Gliders and a mysterious itch.”

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition HERE

Drumroll … and the […]

Sylvia’s Itch Book Giveaway

WIN a signed copy in the book giveaway!

Meet my dear author friend Robin Adolphs who launched her gorgeous children’s picture book, Sylvia’s Itch about a sugar glider with a mysterious itch. Robin’s wildlife themed book is illustrated by super talented artist Aaron Pocock and designed by the highly esteemed Book Cover Cafe.

Robin and […]