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 […]

Queensland Day Author event with Karen Tyrrell

Queensland Day …I’m presenting a special SUPERHERO author event. And it’s FREE!

Behind Queensland Words: A Queensland Day Celebration. It’s part of the Queensland Government’s Celebrations 5-10 June 2017.

Meet me Karen Tyrrell, SUPERHERO author at Behind Queensland’s Words Pop-up Book Shop on Saturday June 10.

Meet Karen Tyrrell on Queensland Day

Karen writes empowering […]

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 […]

Supercharge your Writing SUPER Guide

Supercharge

SUPERcharge your writing and publish your book. How?

Who wants to create page-turning stories and characters bursting with vibrant energy?

My name’s Karen Tyrrell, Brisbane survivor of bullying and PTSD. I’m passionate about self-empowerment and well-being. I’m now the award-winning author of eight empowering books, soon to be nine. I’d like to share my secrets […]

School Connects with Authors for Literacy

School connects with Authors for literacy, naming class 5/6 Tyrrell after me, Karen Tyrrell author. I’m so buzzed and humbled that a primary school chose me to be part of a powerful strategy.

Principal of Fairvale Public School hopes class 5/6 Tyrrell will “fall in love” with me as an author, my books, my […]

Speed Date at Romancing the Stars

Speed Date me, Karen Tyrrell award winning author, at Romancing the Stars gala event.

JOIN the razzle dazzle of Romancing the Stars and MEET me face-to-face. I’m presenting my children’s books, revealing my writing passion.

This is the MOST exciting night in my author diary this year! I’m gobsmacked I’m billed with Queensland’s TOP authors […]

Storytelling Tips to boost Author Events

Storytelling Tips to boost Author events

I LOVE presenting interactive storytelling sessions to children. Watching kids faces light up with delight is the MOST rewarding experience in the world. I’m thrilled to offer engaging storytelling events in schools, pre-schools, libraries, bookshops and festivals.

Meet child empowerment storyteller, Karen Tyrrell (me), author-teacher. I teach kids […]

2017 How to Make it Your Year

2017 is going to be MY year!… I’m setting Achievable Goals for 2017: Guaranteed for success!

As a resilience author – teacher – speaker (Karen Tyrrell) I’m aiming HIGH determined to attain my goals and dreams! My passions for writing, speaking and resilience will drive me in 2017.

I’m creating my own luck and […]

Logan Lifestyle Expo showcases Karen Tyrrell’s Books

Logan Lifestyle Expo

Logan Lifestyle Expo will showcase my empowering children’s books.

I, Karen Tyrrell am a Logan award winning author and school teacher. I write funny books that empower kids to live strong: teaching self-belief, bully prevention and resilience skills…

Karen’s Books at Logan Lifestyle Expo ★★★★★ Song Bird Superhero

Bullied girl Rosella Ava Bird dreams of […]

Pantomimes: How to Create & Perform for Children

Lights! Camera! Action! I create FUN pantomimes from my award winning children’s books to entertain and educate. I created and performed pantomimes for my novels Song Bird Superhero, Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra, Jo-Kin Battles the It and STOP the Bully. I performed pantomimes for picture books Bailey Beats the Blah and Harry Helps Grandpa […]