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Steampunk. Victorian mysteries. Fantasy.

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Photo Friday: Winter Garden

Posted onJuly 15, 2016July 6, 2016Leave a comment

I’ve been slack. I haven’t touched the garden for months. Silly excuses – like no energy and being unwell. ha! Read More …

CategoriesGardenTagsgarden, Photography, relaxing

I Never Met a Chocolate I Didn’t Like

Posted onJuly 10, 2016July 10, 20162 Comments

July 7th was International Chocolate Day. Now that’s a holiday I can relate to. In honour of the day, this Read More …

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Of Tesla, Hawthorn and Tea

Posted onJuly 3, 2016July 3, 20161 Comment

This week I took on a short story challenge. It was a perfect example of following the carrot and the Read More …

Categorieschallenges, WritingTagsideas, processes, research, short story, steampunk, writing

An Very Inconvenient Hiccup.

Posted onJune 26, 2016June 22, 2016Leave a comment

This week has had its up and downs. Three short stories are now with my beta readers and formatting of Read More …

CategorieshealthTagsbooks, health, life, processes, publish dates

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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
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    • Book Trigger Warnings
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