illustrator Archives - Karen Tyrrell Author

Jo-Kin Battles the It Book launch

BLAST off to the book launch of Jo-Kin Battles the It (Super Space Kids Series book #1) as children’s author Karen Tyrrell pilots her first exciting and hilarious space adventure.

Goof ball Josh Atkins aka Jo-Kin wins the Super Space Kid contest alongside super nerd Sam Jones aka Sam-Wich. Their first Super Space Kid mission […]

REVEALING my NEW Book COVER

DRUM ROLL … I’m announcing the COVER and title of my brand NEW Book Baby.

A Junior Novel I’m Thrilled about inspired by my mission to Create books to empower KIDS …

My heart’s pounding fast.

My stomach is squirming.

I’m giving BIRTH to my new Book Baby in Public.

So here I go, with […]

CREATE a Picture Book Workshop FREE

EVER wanted to Create and Publish a KIDS Picture Book??

Join me, pro-active Brisbane author-teacher Karen Tyrrell as I share my pro-active steps in creating and publishing a successful children’s picture book.

ALL participants will receive my step-by-step guides …

• How to Create a Picture book

• How to Get Published

My KIDS picture […]

Launching Bailey Beats the BLAH

SQUEE! I’m launching Bailey Beats the Blah, illustrated by multi- talented Aaron Pocock, empowering kids and families with resilience skills.

Kids Helpline, counseling service supports Bailey Beats the Blah, which is aligned with Kids Matter, national education program.

Dimity Powell, dynamic children’s author and speaker will MC Bailey’s book launch at Black Cat Book Store, […]

SQUEE! Bailey Beats the BLAH arrived today just in time! Anthony Puttee of Book Cover Café, my publishing adviser handed over my Bailey proof. My hands shook, barely able to turn the pages in eager anticipation.

Couldn’t believe it! … Bailey was EXACTLY how I envisioned… Picture book PERFECT. Take a look at the eye […]

My Mental Health picture book COVER has arrived!!

SQUEE! I’ve given Birth to a brand new Picture Book baby! My mental health picture book for KIDS is close to my heart . I’m so excited I could burst!

After months of working with an illustrator and a cover designer, the final COVER arrived in my INBOX today.

My fingers trembled as I opened […]

INTERVIEW: How to Publish a Picture Book +Bookgiveaway

BLAST Off! Claire Chadwick’s innovative picture book, So Many Sounds EXPLODES with a multitude of noises to delight young children {4yrs plus}.

WELCOME: Claire Chadwick, an Australian author, teacher and MUM to two young children.

So Many Sounds delivers an interactive experience, teaching children sound awareness through reading, listening, singing So Many Sounds Song […]

My NEXT book is coming soon!!

WOOHOO! My mental health picture book for KIDS will be launching soon.

I’ve collaborated with a super talented children’s illustrator to create a picture book empowering children, families and classrooms.

I’m so excited I could burst!!

My personal story…

As a school teacher, parents repeatedly harassed me until I could take no more.

I developed […]

SELF PUBLISHING Secrets–Children’s Author Reveals All

Elaine Ouston

Today I welcome ELAINE OUSTON on her blog tour to promote THE MYSTERY OF NIDA VALLEY, a kids fantasy adventure story for 10+ year olds. THE MYSTERY OF NIDA VALLEY is a fast-paced novel set in mysterious Nida Valley where dinosaurs still roam. After Amanda disappears, Meg and Jaiden search for […]