Mental Health Expo presents Bailey Beats the Blah

In October, Brisbane Mental Health Expo presents my FUN interactive pantomime Bailey Beats the Blah with costumes and pro-active mental health messages for children and families.

What’s Brisbane Mental Health Expo?

The Brisbane Mental Health Expo is an engaging way to promote mental health programs and services, sharing information and resources with the […]

First Draft – How to Write your Story

Writing the First Draft by KarenTyrrell author. I reveal how I wrote the first draft of my WIP and #7 Tips to Finish your First Draft. […]

Stream of Consciousness Writing

Stream of Consciousness Writing workshop by Karen Tyrrell at Write Links Brisbane […]

Rainforest Rescue Shortlisted Major Award

Rainforest Rescue Shortlisted in Major Award

Today, Steve Tyrrell co-author of Song Bird Rainforest Rescue flashed me a letter announcing our shortlisting.

I shook my head, in total disbelief. ‘What’s this?’ I said.

‘We’re shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Australia, Book of the Year awards!’ Steve grinned.

Woohoo!

I’m so excited and honoured […]

Great Barrier Reef Rescue Cover Reveal

Great Barrier Reef Rescue Cover Reveal

With great excitement, I announce the cover of my eco adventure, Great Barrier Reef Rescue – Song Bird 4.

HUGE thanks to those who supported Song Bird 4 on its literary journey.

Special thanks to Steve Tyrrell (co-author) Trevor Salter (illustrator) Yvonne Mes (Write Links co-ordinator), Jacqui Halpin and […]

CapriCon presents Song Bird Superhero Show

CapriCon presents Song Bird Superhero Show on 6th April.

Superheroes, super authors and super kids will descend on Rockhampton showground for the CapriCon festival. Meet fantasy author Kate Forsyth and Playschool performer Jay Laga’aia. He’s also known for his role as Captain Typho in Star Wars Episode II.

Rockhampton Regional Council will host Karen […]

Premier’s Reading Challenge feature Karen Tyrrell Books

Premier’s Reading Challenge feature my Books!!!

I’m honoured three of my children’s books are listed on 2019 Premier’s Reading Challenge for kids to read. I can’t believe it! … Thousands of children will be reading my books in schools and at home.

So far, this is my 4th piece of thrilling news for this month!

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Childrens Book Council of Australia Highly Recommends Rainforest Rescue

Childrens Book Council of Australia highly recommends my book, Song Bird Rainforest Rescue.

Childrens Book Council of Australia reviewed Rainforest Rescue in their Reading Time magazine. They gave Rainforest Rescue a highly recommended rating.

★★★★★ Childrens Book Council of Australia reviews Rainforest Rescue…

‘Gondwana Rainforest is dying. Rosella Ava Bird aka Song Bird Superhero […]

Ready Set Discover Logan Pantomime Chung Tian Temple

Ready Set Discover Logan Pantomime Chung Tian Temple

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Ready Set Discover Logan Pantomime, starring Chung Tian Temple.

Logan award-winning author Karen Tyrrell & hubby Steve perform a FUN children’s book, storytelling about the BEST places to visit in Logan.

Karen & Steve will present Ready Set Discover Logan at Chung […]

Self-Care for Writers Increases Productivity & Creativity

Self-Care for Writers

YIPEE! Last week I, Karen Tyrrell zoomed superhero adventure, Song Bird #4 to a professional editor. Exhilarated, I rode a wave of excitement.

On Sunday, I hiked Palm Grove at Mt Tamborine National Park to boost my self-care, breathing in fresh ionized air. To prepare for an enormous writing week ahead!

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