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Tag: relaxing

In my Back Yard – More Photos

Posted onOctober 29, 2013October 27, 2013Leave a comment

I have been out in the garden again and did a second photo shoot, this time in the back garden. Read More …

CategoriesGarden, photographyTagsgarden, pondering, relaxing

Commissioned Art

Posted onOctober 14, 2013October 13, 20132 Comments

When I am feeling up against it, there are a few things that I find consoling – my writing, my Read More …

CategoriesArtTagsart, books, copyright, design, friends, relaxing

Letting My Imagination Go

Posted onSeptember 29, 2013September 28, 2013Leave a comment

It is that time of the month again where I can play out of character, carrying a sword and lusting Read More …

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsfriends, fun, games, plot, relaxing

Pinterest – Costume Pinny McPinny

Posted onSeptember 27, 2013September 27, 2013Leave a comment

The internet is addictive. Even when I set a specific time to do a specific task, it is all too Read More …

CategoriesCostumeTagsCostume, design, friends, fun, memories, relaxing, sewing, Write Race

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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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