Writer. Illustrator. Gardener. Chocoholic and tea lover
Short Bio: (90 words)
Karen J Carlisle is a creator of Victorian mysteries, steampunk, fantasy, and cosies with a twist. She was short-listed in Australian Literature Review’s 2013 Murder/Mystery Short Story Competition, and is currently writing the second book in her steampunk adventure series. Her stories have featured in the Adelaide Fringe exhibition, ‘A Trail of Tales’, ‘Where’s Holmes?’, ‘Deadsteam’ and ‘Sherlock is a Girl’s Name’ anthologies.
Karen lives in Adelaide with her family and the ghost of her ancient Devon Rex.
She’s always loved dark chocolate and rarely refuses a cup of tea.
Long Bio (200 words):
Karen J Carlisle is a writer and illustrator of speculative fiction – Victorian mystery, steampunk, fantasy, and cosies with a twist.
She graduated in 1986, from Queensland Institute of Technology, with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Optometry, and lives in Adelaide with her family and the ghost of her ancient Devon Rex.
Karen first fell in love with science fiction when she saw Doctor Who, as a four-year old. This was reinforced when she saw her first Star Destroyer at twelve. She started various other long-term affairs with fantasy fiction, (tabletop) role-playing, gardening, historical re-creation and steampunk – in that order.
She has had articles published in Australian Realms Roleplaying Magazine and her short story, An Eye for Detail, was short-listed by the Australian Literature Review in their 2013 Murder/Mystery Short Story Competition. Her short stories have featured in the 2016 Adelaide Fringe exhibition, ‘A Trail of Tales’, ‘Where’s Holmes?’, ‘Deadsteam’ and ‘Sherlock is a Girl’s Name’ anthologies.
She writes full-time and can often be found plotting fantastical, piratical or airship adventures, and co-writing the occasional musical ditty.
Karen has always loved dark chocolate and rarely refuses a cup of tea.
She is not keen on South Australian summers.
Preferred Genres:
Karen writes speculative fiction: alternative history, Fantasy, Steampunk, Gaslight, Victorian Steampunk Mystery and Science Fiction. She has a particular affection for Holmesian-like stories and Doctor Who.
Non-fiction articles include research into Renaissance Florence, particularly the clothing of the Medicis, special interest and philosophical rantings.
In a previous life, Karen wrote under ‘Karen Ogden’ (until 1997)
Places to find Karen’s writing:
- In the Media and Interviews
- Goodreads
- Books2Read, Amazon , Smashwords, and other online stores
- Pinterest– where you can find visual hints and inspirations, research for my stories, costuming and photography.
Other Writing:
Contact Me:
If you are looking for a writer or are interested in publishing any of my short stories, please Contact Me.
Memberships:
- Australian Society of Authors
- Sisters in Crime
- Writers SA
