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eBook & Music Official Launch 30th/31st October, 2020

Posted onOctober 21, 2020October 31, 2020Leave a comment

My new short story eBook collection, Another Twist of the Nib, and song, Spanish Flu, are being released this month. Read More …

Categoriesanthology, halloween, Online events, WritingTagsbook launch, book-related, books, darker shorts, ebook, fantasy, FB event, FB launch, fun, music, music launch, online event, sci fi, SF, short collection, short story, spanish flu, twist of the nib

Guest Blog Post at ‘The Passing Place’

Posted onOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020Leave a comment

It’s Indie October over at Mark Hayes’ blog, The Passing Place.  It’s not an easy journey for authors. 2020 has Read More …

Categorieschallenges, Guest PostsTagsday job, guest blog, Guest blog post, ideas, indie author, life, memories, passing place, pondering, thinking, work, writing

October Video Livechat Reward: Conspirators + Tiers

Posted onOctober 17, 2020October 17, 2020Leave a comment

The link for today’s video livechat has been posted on Patreon for my generous supporters of Conspirator Tiers and above. Read More …

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When things don’t quite go to plan – but turn out alright anyway

Posted onOctober 14, 2020October 7, 2020Leave a comment

Well, this is interesting.   Last time I published an eBook, via Smashwords and Draft 2 Digital (and listed it Read More …

Categoriesanthology, challengesTagsanother twist of the nib, anthology, books, collection, darker fantasy, darker short, ebooks, fantasy, indie author, processes, publishing, sci fi, SF, short collection, 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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  • About
    • Press Kit
      • Press Kit: Department of Curiosities
    • Interviews
    • In the Media
      • Guest Blogs
    • Talks/Workshops
      • 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!
    • Contact
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