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CYA Conference 2016 Winners

I celebrated the ultimate event in my Writer’s year …

The Australian CYA Conference 2016 at Southbank TAFE, Brisbane celebrated its 11th birthday. A one-day action-packed creative retreat for writers. Refreshing. Exhausting. Exhilarating.

I shared this amazing day with my writing buddies and colleagues, participating in writing courses. I scribbled down blueprints for my next […]

Gold Coast Writers Literary Luncheon

YIPEE! I, Karen Tyrrell will be a Guest Author at the Gold Coast Writers Literary Luncheon. I’ll be chatting with writers over a relaxed lunch, sharing my writing secrets. Can’t wait to find out the WINNERS of the short story writing competition. AND hear the dynamic guest speaker too.

Thanks Jill Smith, author and committee […]

Sydney Tour Karen Tyrrell Author

Karen Tyrrell Author tours Sydney with books to empower kids to live strong.

Pinch me! I can’t believe it. I’m speaking at a Teacher’s Conference. … I’m story telling at a library AND I’m book signing at a Dymocks book shop… all in Sydney.

WOW! How did this Sydney Tour happen?

A Teacher’s Conference […]

Writer Burnout How I Stopped It

Writer Burnout !!! Today I planned to announce a HUGE Writing project … which would have instigated Writer Burnout. Luckily, my writing buddies and family saved me, begging me to take time-out.

WHY? … For a month, I’ve thrown myself into a relentless schedule of events surrounding the launch of my children’s FUN space […]

Book Signing at Dymocks Angus & Robertson Mary Ryans

YAY! I’m book signing Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra at Dymocks, Angus & Robertson, Riverbend and Mary Ryans book stores.

I can’t wait to meet you and personally sign your copy.

What is Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra (Super Space Kids 2) about?

Reluctant hero, Jo-Kin never wanted to be a Super Space Kid. Not until Lord […]

Fun Book Launch Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra

BLAST off to the FUN book launch: Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra (Super Space Kids 2). Children’s author Karen Tyrrell pilots her second FUN and thrilling space adventure with STEM science. Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra is the exciting sequel to Jo-Kin Battles the It (Super Space Kids 1).

Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra by Karen […]

Digital Future Press signed a Contract

I, Karen Tyrrell signed my FIRST contract on behalf of Digital Future Press. Digital Future Press, my indie publishing imprint now has a book distributer.

I’m so excited I can barely breathe. Hubby Steve and I had discussions with a distributer for over 3 months!

Yes, it took that long for me to be […]

Karen takes the It to Ipswich

YIPEE, I presented a skit based on my kid’s scifi book Jo-Kin Battles the IT to Carole Park State School, Ipswich. Then I gave out FREE books from Australian authors to children, part of my role as a Books in Homes literacy volunteer. Carole Park State School is a delightful multi-cultural school with […]

Romancing the Stars Brisbane

YIPPEE! I’m Romancing the STARS… What!?

I’m speed dating* Australia’s top children’s authors and illustrators.

How?

I’m hooking up with Brisbane’s brightest, most creative talented STARS for a night of unforgettable magic.

PSST! In reality, I’m speed dating* or small group chatting about captivating books, stories and characters.

JOIN the Fun, Frivolity and Finger food.

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How to Murder Writing Deadlines

Last week I, Karen Tyrrell author was faced with three looming writing deadlines. Three! I’m an award winning author of six resilience books, but I still HATE triple writing deadlines.

Tell me: WHY do multiple writing deadlines always fall at the same time?

The pressure was on for me to finalize three submissions to […]