Karen Tyrrell at Angus & Robertson Capalaba

Karen Tyrrell at Angus & Robertson

I’m signing copies of my resilience books at Angus & Robertson Capalaba Park Shopping Centre.

I’m SO excited as this is my very FIRST book signing event for Angus & Robertson. MORE book shop signings COMING soon

My award winning books: Me and Her: A Memoir of […]

Heal Yourself with Life Writing

Heal Yourself with Life Writing

Thanks South City Bulletin magazine for publishing my story ‘Memoir life writing to assist healing’.

Life writing healed my trauma from parent-teacher bullying, PTSD and mental illness. Writing down my story healed and inspired me to resolve my past and present issues, empowering me to move on to […]

Sylvia’s Itch Book Giveaway

WIN a signed copy in the book giveaway!

Meet my dear author friend Robin Adolphs who launched her gorgeous children’s picture book, Sylvia’s Itch about a sugar glider with a mysterious itch. Robin’s wildlife themed book is illustrated by super talented artist Aaron Pocock and designed by the highly esteemed Book Cover Cafe.

Robin and […]

10 Habits of Highly Successful People

My aim for 2015 is to improve my work habits: to become More creative, More productive and More successful as a writer and an author… But HOW?

I researched habits of highly successful people to discover how they achieve their winning goals. I read interviews with Richard Branson – entrepreneur, CEOs, athletes, politicians, inventors and […]

How to Pitch to Publishers

WOOHOO! I finally pitched three manuscripts to Publishers!

My name is Karen Tyrrell, award winning author of four resilience books for adults and children.

FIRST I developed my new stories to the highest possible publishing standard— written with passion and energy. I critiqued, rewrote, tweaked, formatted and had them professionally edited to perfection… over months […]

Published How to STOP School Bullying

School bullying is a HUGE problem for our kids. 20% of children will experience school bullying some time.

South City Bulletin magazine interviewed me on how to STOP school bullying. I shared my passion and expertise as an anti-bullying campaigner, author of STOP the Bully empowering novel for children, to help Kids live STRONG.

I […]

STOP the Bully interactive Story

STOP the Bully by Karen Tyrrell Digital Future Press 2014

I’m performing STOP the Bully interactive Story with FUN, drama and SURPRISE!

STOP the Bully interactive Story teaches children Bully prevention skills … in a heart-warming story full of humour and empathy …

“Eleven year old Brian’s life is falling apart. Dad abandoned […]

Reviews STOP the Bully Round 2

STOP the Bully by Karen Tyrrell

YAY! NEW exciting reviews have arrived for STOP the Bully, my empowering novel to help prevent bullying in Schools.

BLURB: 11-year-old Brian’s life is falling apart. His Mum and dad split up. Now a bully is tormenting him and his little sister at school.

HOW can Brian […]

From Psychotic Patient to Mental Health Advocate

As an initiative of Mental Health week, I was an invited guest of PA Hospital Brisbane, and had the opportunity to share my personal experiences with the patients and staff of the mental health wing, of how I manage my Bipolar Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I arrived early, my heart pattering as I […]

World Suicide Prevention Day

Let’s unite to bring suicide out of the shadows into the LIGHT of awareness, hope, recovery and prevention. I’m so passionate about suicide prevention and saving people’s lives.

WHY am I so passionate?

I know what it’s like to feel alone, overwhelmed and without hope. Once I experienced dark days in the depths of mania […]