Snap Magic Review Book Giveaway

Meet Angela Sunde, Gold Coast author and illustrator … and her new children’s fantasy novel Snap Magic.

PS Announcing the winner of SNAP MAGIC book giveaway … Scroll down

Q. What does embarrassing tween secrets, Halloween magic and pumpkin soup have in common? A. Angela Sunde’s bewitchingly funny children’s novel Snap Magic for mid-graders 9-12, […]

7 Ways to get Writing Feedback

YEEHAA! I received results from the CYA Conference competition on my two picture books. With hands shaking, I clicked open the emails, praying CYA’s feedback would be constructive, uplifting, … a positive blueprint on AMPING my stories to the HIGHEST publishing standard.

It WAS … and more!

Four months ago, I submitted my two […]

WINNERS of the River City Writers Conference

The inaugural River City Writers Conference went off with an eXplosion of energy! I was so proud to be part of this electric experience as an award winning author presenter, sharing my personal story of my survival from bullying, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and mental illness, inspiring me to write ME & HER: A Memoir […]

River City Writers Conference Aug 16

YIPEE! I’ve been invited to present a Memoir Workshop at River City Writers Conference Brisbane on August 16, sharing all my publishing secrets. River City Writer’s Conference is Brisbane MOST innovative conference jam-packed with actionable writing and publishing advice.

Check Out the Presenters…

Key Note speaker is award-winning author Helene Young, who shares her writing […]

From bullying to a book

NEWSFLASH: Albert & Logan News published a story on my journey from bullied teacher to author of STOP the Bully, empowering children’s book

“KAREN Tyrrell knows all too well the consequences of bullying. Karen Tyrrell has drawn on her own life experiences write the book STOP the Bully.

The Logan teacher was once the victim […]

STOP the Bully LOGAN Launch

Due to popular demand, I’m launching STOP the Bully junior novel at Logan North library.

STOP the Bully empowers KIDS to assert themselves with non-aggressive anti-bullying solutions, to raise their self-esteem.

BLURB: Eleven year old Brian is hiding something.

His life is falling apart. Dad abandoned the family.

Brain hates his new school. And now […]

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 […]

Launching UNDEAD Kev + FREE Kindle Giveaway

YAY!! Children’s Author and teacher Charmaine Clancy is giving away a FREE Kindle to celebrate her new junior novel UNDEAD KEV… (Zane and Kev versus Everything)

Undead Kev is the sequel to her best SELLER, My Zombie Dog. I just LOVE Charmaine’s quirky scary humor … So do KIDS!

UnDead Kev: BLURB

The undead […]

Bailey Beats the Blah Blog Tour Giveaway

I’m CELEBRATING! Bailey Beats the Blah eBook and print book boosting KIDS self-esteem and self-respect is now available on Amazon

I’m GIVING away copies of Bailey Beats the Blah, a picture book assessment with the editor of Book Cover Cafe and signed artwork from illustrator Aaron Pocock on my BLOG HOP from November 3rd […]

Bailey Beats the Blah has Arrived!

SQUEE! Bailey Beats the BLAH has finally arrived from USA after weeks of waiting … and waiting.

In just ten days, I’ll launch Bailey Beats the Blah, picture book to builds kid’s self-esteem and resilience skills at BlackCat Books Paddington.

This morning a truck pulled up on my driveway. My heart pattered fast. I sprinted […]