Monthly Archives: September 2018

Sept-October Patreon Post is Live

Posted on September 30, 2018 by karen j carlisle

Here’s what my supporters got: September Rewards and Bonuses: All Patreon supporters (Aether Tech ($1 tier)+: discussion post about Aunt Enid relaunch and reschedule of ‘The Department of Curiosities’ publication date. Cogs in the Machine ($3 tier)+: Maker Video Diaries of custom-made props and final gnome army rallying for upcoming book trailer. sneak peek at…

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First Review of Deadsteam

Posted on September 24, 2018 by karen j carlisle

I’m excited! Deadsteam has its first review posted on Goodreads – and my short, The Case of the Murderous Migraine, got mentioned as a favourite! “What a reading delight!! …This dreadpunk (steampunk horror) anthology is a perfect way to get in the Halloween mood. These story’s are reminiscent of classic penny dreadfuls and gothic horror. …

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Reader Beware: ‘Deadsteam’ is Coming.

Posted on September 16, 2018 by karen j carlisle

Do you like the more dread end of steampunk? Gaslamp? A touch of horror? Then this anthology is right up your dark, fog-drenched cobblestone alley! “Reader beware: to open this tome is to invite dread into your heart. Every page you turn will bring you closer to something wicked. And when the dead begin to…

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Patreon Update

Posted on September 13, 2018 by karen j carlisle

I just shared a maker video with my #Patreon supporters just now. Become a Patron!

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R U OK?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by karen j carlisle

Today is R U OK? Day. A national day of action to remind everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?” It’s as simple as: 1. Ask 2.Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in For more information https://www.ruok.org.au/

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Adelaide Steampunk Festival- Parasol Duelling.

Posted on September 9, 2018 by karen j carlisle

If you are coming to Adelaide Steampunk Festival 2018 on Sunday 16th September Join me and the parasol duelling team at 10.30am, on the Speaker Stage, for the Parasol Duelling Demo! Learn the basics so you’ll be ready for next year’s informal competitions.

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Guest Blog: Steampunk Maker Shane Bevin’s ‘The Final Flight of the Feisty Barnacle’.

Posted on September 8, 2018 by karen j carlisle

Today I’m chatting with Shane Bevin, who will be sharing his works with us at the upcoming Adelaide Steampunk Festival, 2018. Karen: Hello, Shane. Firstly, please tell us a bit about yourself. Shane: I was born in the year that men first walked on the moon, I spent most of my school lunch money on…

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Steampunk Makers of the Antipodes

Posted on September 6, 2018 by karen j carlisle

THE UNORTHODOX SOCIETY FOR THE ELUCIDATION OF RETRO-FUTURISM is a website dedicated to elucidating us on all things steampunk in the Antipodes… They have started up a list of steampunk makers in Australia. My guest post/interview is now live: http://theunorthodoxsociety.stigandr.com/2018/09/meet-your-maker-karen-j-carlisle.html If you’re in Adelaide this month, come say hello at the Adelaide Steampunk Festival and…

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New youTube Video – ACG Costume Dinner 2018

Posted on September 6, 2018 by karen j carlisle

I made a little video of the recent Australian Costumers Guild Dinner… There’s usually a Ball. This time it was a dinner. Every year the Australian Costumers Guild holds a costume event. There were steampunks, explorers, super heroes, Empire officers, Popye, magicians, wizards and tomb raiders… um… sorry, archeologists… And we had a ball. you…

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Cover Reveal: The Department of Curiosities

Posted on September 4, 2018 by karen j carlisle

Yes, it’s finally official.   Only a small tweak and it’s done. This is the cover of book one in The Department of Curiosities series. Thanks to my supporters for your feedback. ‘The Department of Curiosities’, is the first book in my new steampunk series. New characters. New villians (and some old ones). New adventures.  It…

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