Jill Smith Archives - Karen Tyrrell Author

WIN Limited Edition Song Bird Superhero

WIN Limited Edition of Song Bird Superhero.

A FUN adventure book to empower kids to believe in themselves… by Karen Tyrrell

Win Limited Edition Song Bird

“Rosella Ava Bird dreams of flying … Too bad her waking hours are a living nightmare.

Her flying inventions crash.

Her kooky parents are over protective.

Her […]

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 […]

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember Blog Tour

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember

WOOHOO! Harry Helps Grandpa Remember picture book is now on Amazon world-wide as a print book and as an eBook. I’m celebrating with a FUN Blog Tour!

“Harry is about the special love between a little boy and his grandpa who was Alzheimer’s. Harry will do ANYTHING to help […]

Reviews STOP the Bully

Launched @ Black Cat Books Brisbane

I’m transmitting positive Book Karma out to the universe. REVIEWS for STOP the Bully, empowering children’s book with positive bully prevention strategies have arrived!!

With arms out-stretched, I’m embracing these Reviews, praying STOP the Bully will help children across the globe.

Stop the Bully is supported by […]

STOP the Bully Blog Tour & BookGiveAway

Announcing the AMAZON release of STOP the Bully empowering KIDS with anti-bullying strategies!Read HERE

★★★★★ STOP the Bully delivers a fast-paced, thought provoking children’s narrative that kids will LOVE, delivering assertive strategies and compassion.

5 STAR Review …

‘My kids couldn’t put this book down!

Clever characterization and compelling storyline gives ample opportunity for in-depth […]

Announcing #20 Winners – ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness Giveaway

WOOHOO! Thanks everyone for your awesome support on my ME & HER blog tour, with me guest blogging on #10 sites in #7 days … A special thanks to those you followed, commented or asked probing questions OR just “watched”.

DRUM ROLL … The #20 winners of a Kindle e-copy of ME & HER: A […]

ME & HER launches on AMAZON: Blog Tour. #Bookgiveways

SQUEE! ME & HER: a Memoir of Madness will travel across the globe! From Monday 14th of May, ME & HER will be available internationally on Amazon as a Kindle and PRINT book. Where can you buy ME & HER?

Click on *Buy the Book* … on the top right of this page!

OR click […]

SQUEE! Book Review of ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness

WOOHOO! I’ve received my first DETAILED book review of ME & HER! And I’m bursting to share my positive appraisal with you.

Who reviewed my thought provoking Memoir?

Jill Smith is a respected reviewer, writing reviews for Queensland Writers Centre magazine ‘Writing Queensland’, newsletters like The Reading Stack, Pass it On, Gold Coast Writers Association […]

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 […]

My First PAID Speaker Gig!

On Saturday I spoke to a welcoming crowd at the Gold Coast Writers Association. The topic? … My dual passions … mental health and creative writing and the parallel journey they’ve taken me over the last five years.

Back in January, Jeannie Barker, president of GCWA invited me to choose any meeting date in 2010 […]