Karen Tyrrell

In a former life, I slaved as a teacher, a radiographer and a bank Johnny.
Very left-brain ho-hum.
I now exercise my right brain, writing stories, living out fantasies through my characters.
Some days, I’m Josh – Super Space Kid capturing space monsters and saving the Galaxy – in my kids Sci-Fi novel, Josh and the It.
Other [...]

YES, I’ve plunged into the Deep End.
I’m organizing a writers festival … Logan Writers Week between the the 10th and 16th of October, in partnership with Logan City Libraries.

Guest Speakers, Workshops, book launches, book signings, writer’s panels, author talks, and Meet your Local Writer Day are just a few of the events being considered. The [...]

Last week, someone-in-the-know requested a Meeting with me.
My curiousity peaked and I travelled into Brisbane, full of anticipation.
After a chat,  Ms X advised me on How to Get Published.
She commented on how I’d split myself three ways …
publicizing 3 books/ 3 completely different genres,/dividing my attentions 3 ways.
‘Which of your books has [...]

There’s a Pool of Money that writers can dip into. You just gotta learn the Rules.
Last Saturday I attended the Grant Writing Workshop at The Edge @ Brisbane State Library.
Kate Eltham CEO of Queensland Writers Centre revealed tips for writing and procuring a Grant.
Grants help you financially, boost your Writing Opportunities and raise your profile [...]

Sayonara is loaded-up, raring to be sent out to its Final Shoot Out .
For the last three months, I’ve pushed Sayonara through a rigorous checking process.
After its completion in December 2009, I proofread the entire manuscript, checking the plot against the detailed Scene Summaries I developed through the Year of the Edit writing course.

‘Josie [...]