Tag Archives: Karen Tyrrell

Let’s Go Find the Women History Hides

Originally posted on Following the Crow Song:
Last weekend Jackie French mesmerised and intrigued Booklinks members and the public by speaking about the women history hides to raise money for an upcoming Symposium on literature and writing centres.  This is my account of listening to her talk. It was a shocking morning, hearing all about…

A Long Way From Misery

Jacqui Halpin is an Australian children’s author whose stories have won prizes in writing competitions and been published in anthologies. She attributes her love of storytelling to her father, Jack Turner. ‘Listening to the amazing adventures Dad had growing up stirred my imagination and transported me back to his world,’ Jacqui says. Jacqui has co-writtenContinue reading “A Long Way From Misery”

How to Illustrate a Children’s Novel

Regular visitors to my blog have met Karen, today’s guest, before but for those who haven’t I’ll introduce her. Karen Tyrrell, is an award winning children’s resilience author who recently launched her second book in the Super Space Kids series, Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra, an action-packed FUN space adventure for kids 7-12 into the cosmos. WeContinue reading “How to Illustrate a Children’s Novel”

Coming Soon – Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra Blog Tour and Book Giveaway

Karen Tyrrell, award winning author launches Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra on Amazon in print and ebook. Blast off with gadgets, robots and funky food in a hilarious outer space adventure that enlightens you with STEM science, the power of teamwork, problem solving, and resilience. “Reluctant hero, Jo-Kin never wanted to be a Super Space Kid.Continue reading “Coming Soon – Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra Blog Tour and Book Giveaway”

Cards and Count Downs

Thanks so much to Karen Tyrrell, a wonderful writer and advocate for mental health and anti bullying, for her blog  about Magic Fish Dreaming yesterday. She is just one of the many writers from Writelinks who have thrown their support behind this endeavour. They really are great believers in the power of children’s literature. YouContinue reading “Cards and Count Downs”