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Introducing New Book Tea – Crimson Smog

Posted onSeptember 17, 2023September 18, 2023Leave a comment

You know I love tea. And I love books… Since I first teamed up with Wyverstone Tea to produce Kraken Read More …

Categoriesbook merch, books, TeaTagsBlood Ties, Book Merch, book tea, buy now, collaboration, crimson smog, Elevenses, gaslamp, new product, steampunk, tea shop, wyverstone, wyverstone tea

Something’s Brewing…. Announcement soon

Posted onSeptember 15, 2023September 7, 2023Leave a comment

I’ve been working on a new project, collaborating with a local supplier… And I’m excited. Watch this space for an Read More …

Categoriesbook merch, booksTagsannouncement, book launch, Book Merch, local vendor, secret project

Tea & Tidings Newsletter is on it’s way

Posted onSeptember 7, 2023Leave a comment

The flying monkeys have… well… flown, and subscribers should receive their email soon. If you’re not subscribed and wish to Read More …

Categoriesadmin stuff, aunt enid mysteries, Tea & Tidings NewsletterTagsbonus eBook, ebook, free eBook, newsletter, prequel, sign up, The Aunt Enid mysteries

Blood Ties Booktrailer Reveal

Posted onAugust 31, 2023August 23, 2023Leave a comment

Less than 1 month until the official release of Blood Ties! A dark mystery on the high seas. A James Read More …

Categoriesbook launch, James Findlay Journals, Video, Viola StewartTagsbook trailer, books, Doctor Jack, ebook, gaslamp, jack the ripper, James Findlay Journals, novellette, paperback, reveal, short story, The Adventures of Viola Stewart, video, year of short stories

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New! Twixtmas: An Aunt Enid Mystery

Stories from the world of ‘The Adventures of Viola Stewart’ and ‘The Department of Curiosities’. All new characters. BUY NOW  – also available at ONLINE STORES

 

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‘The Gadgeteer’ (based on a not-so-secret Society in The Adventures of Viola Stewart) and ‘Spanish Flu’ (inspired by ‘A Fey Tale‘)- performed by Littmus Steampunk Band.

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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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    • In the Media
      • Guest Blogs
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      • Writing Related Talks & Workshops
      • Costume and Steampunk Related Talks & Workshops
    • Support me on Patreon
  • Shop/Merch
    • Checkout
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  • Books
    • The James Findlay Journals
    • Mrs Hudson Investigates
    • The Adventures of Viola Stewart
    • The Aunt Enid Mysteries
    • The Department of Curiosities
    • Short Story Collections
    • Free Stuff
    • Book Trigger Warnings
  • Events
    • Watch Past Events
  • About Steampunk
    • Steampunk Events
  • Sign up!
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