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Tea and Tidings newsletter is on its way.

Posted onJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020Leave a comment

#writerslife #newsletter #updates #teaandtidings

CategoriesTea & Tidings NewsletterTagsnewsletter, Tea & Tidings, writing

Obligatory Year in Review, 2019.

Posted onJanuary 1, 2020December 31, 2019Leave a comment

Three things have dominated my world this year: writing, steampunk and health. Writing-wise: May saw the publication of my fifth Read More …

Categoriesanxiety, mental health, steampunkTagsbe kind, books, friends, fun, health, ideas, life, memories, mental health, new year, steampunk, thinking, writing, year wrap up

Time Travellers’ Picnic 2019

Posted onDecember 28, 2019Leave a comment

Steampunks and time travellers converged on Adelaide Botanic Gardens for a picnic. We were blaessed with glorious weather and had Read More …

CategoriesEvents, steampunk, VideoTagsCostume, event, friends, fun, memories, Photography, relaxing, steampunk, time traveller, time travellers Day, time travellers picnic, video

New Project Sneak Peek for Patreon Supporters

Posted onDecember 7, 2019Leave a comment

I’ve got a new project on the go! More about that when it’s complete. My wonderful Patreon supporters got a Read More …

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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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    • Book Trigger Warnings
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    • Watch Past Events
  • About Steampunk
    • Steampunk Events
  • Sign up!
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