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Steampunk. Victorian mysteries. Fantasy.

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Writing Is Not Always a Solitary Pursuit

Posted onJuly 20, 2014July 20, 2014Leave a comment

Last year I joined a newly forming writers’ group called Spec Fic Chic. Since then, I  have occasionally mentioned them in Read More …

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A Kind Gesture of Friendship

Posted onJuly 17, 2014July 16, 2014Leave a comment

This month has been a stressful one with regards to my day job. I have consoled myself with my writing. My Read More …

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsCostume, friends, fun, life

Impromptu Writing Exercise – Short Story: Moving Day

Posted onJuly 13, 2014July 13, 2014Leave a comment

Every now and then my friend Alonya proposes a writing game.  It is a great exercise in free writing. This Read More …

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsfriends, fun, ideas, processes, short story, writing, writing exercises

Twitterings for June and July.

Posted onJuly 6, 2014July 5, 2014Leave a comment

For those not following me on twitter, here is what I have been up to. Last month The Borough Press Read More …

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The Case of the Forgotten Letter

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I had to do it one day. And today is that day: my first ever tiktok post.Hi, I'm Karen J Carlisle, an indie author from Adelaide, South Australia. Join me on my wild ride learning a new tech format. Argh!Find out mire at: wwwkarenjcarlisle.com #indieAuthor #aussieAuthor #steampunk #cosyMysteryAuthor #fantasyAuthor #authorTok #useCapitalsInHashtagsForAccessibility

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    • The James Findlay Journals
    • Mrs Hudson Investigates
    • The Adventures of Viola Stewart
    • The Aunt Enid Mysteries
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    • Free Stuff
    • Book Trigger Warnings
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    • Watch Past Events
  • About Steampunk
    • Steampunk Events
  • Sign up!
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