Sunshine Coast Writers Festival 13 Aug

Sunshine Coast International Readers and Writers Festival (SCIRWF) invited me to present two children’s author events on Sunday 13 August, 2017. WOOHOO! I’m absolutely thrilled.

I’m presenting an interactive children’s storytelling event AND a book marketing event for authors. Check out my author bio below…

Sunshine Coast Karen Tyrrell BIO

Karen Tyrrell is an experienced […]

Arts Queensland Approves Book Grant

Arts Queensland

Arts Queensland approved funding for my tenth book. I can’t believe it!

Recently, I Karen Tyrrell tore open an official letter from Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Inside, she explained how I was successful with my Arts Queensland grant application.

This is my 4th literary grant and my very first grant with Arts Queensland… I’m gob-smacked.

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Winners Battle of Bug World Book Give Away

Announcing Winners The Battle of Bug World – Song Bird 2 #BookGiveAway

Thanks to everyone who followed The Battle of Bug World Blog Tour. Thanks too for registering in Battle of Bug World #BookGiveAway.

Winners The Battle of Bug World – Song Bird 2 … BLURB

Song Bird Superhero AKA Rosella Ava Bird leads a […]

Media The Battle of Bug World-Song Bird 2

Media published newspaper stories and an ABC radio interview featuring The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2). I was thrilled to discover the media sharing my positive messages on bully prevention, girl power, caring for bees … and the environment.

The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2) … BLURB

A superstorm […]

Amazon Release The Battle of Bug World + Book Giveaway

Amazon released The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2), empowering children’s eco fantasy.

Amazon released my book across the globe, in every continent. It’s now available in print and eBook.

Three friends: one bullied, one disabled, one geek … battle cyclones and bullies to save the bees, the environment … and Rosie’s sister.

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ABC Radio interview Karen Tyrrell Author

ABC Radio will interview me on my children’s eco fantasy , The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2). I’m thrilled ABC Radio will interview me … but I’m nervous at the same time.

The Battle of Bug World (Song Bird 2) is a page-turning superhero adventure with a bullied female protagonist and a science […]

Why I Write Author Platform

Why I write? Authors must express WHY they write to connect with their readers. Writers must reveal what they stand for, and WHY they create the work they do–and for whom they are creating it.

This is the Number #1 step for creating an authentic author platform.

I, Karen Tyrrell create books, driven as a […]

Capilano Honey meets The Battle of Bug World Song Bird 2

capilano honey

Capilano Honey. I buzzed over to Capilano Honey for a sweet photo shoot for my upcoming book The Battle of Bug World Song Bird 2.

The Battle of Bug World focuses on Song Bird AKA Rosella Ava Bird saving the bees and the environment.

Can Song Bird save her sister, the bees & the environment, […]

Launching Song Bird 2 The Battle of Bug World

Song Bird 2

Launching Song Bird 2 The Battle of Bug World with award-winning author Karen Tyrrell.

I’m THRILLED to invite you to the official launch of a very special book ‘The Battle of Bug World’ Song Bird 2. I will present an FUN interactive story telling session with sweet prizes and surprises galore!

Launching Song Bird 2, […]

BEE-lieve New Cover New Book Reveal

BEE-lieve … I’m celebrating my brand new book cover … plus the title and the blurb.

I’m thrilled to show you my children’s book I’ve worked on for the last 18 months.

THANK YOU to my awesome friends, fans, critique buddies and Beta readers for your kind encouragement. I’m deeply grateful for your support. Hugs […]