Monthly Archives: October 2020

Halloween Book-Music Launch

Today was the official launch of my short story eBook collection, ‘Another Twist of the Nib’, and my second music collaboration project, ‘Spanish Flu’. I discussed inspirations and research I did for the stories, and chatted about ‘ghoulies’ and ‘ghosties’ and things that go bump in the night. The event ended with a live chat/interview…

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Tea & Tidings has flown

November’s Tea & Tidings newsletter is out early… and the flying monkeys are working hard. There’s a lot to tell! Subcmscibe here so you don’t miss out next month! http://www.karenjcarlisle.com/sign-up-email-list/ . #newsletter #authorslife #writerslife #news #events #sneakpeek

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Another Guest Blog at ‘Blake and Wight’

I’ve been scribbling again. This time you can find my guest blog post at Penny Blake’s ‘Blake and Wight’ blog, for her Light in the Lantern series.

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

My new short story eBook collection, Another Twist of the Nib, and song, Spanish Flu, are being released this month. I’ve already reached out to a few readers for reviews. I’ve announced them both and revealed the covers. Now to announce their official launch on Halloween Eve (well, it’s on 31st October for Australia, but…

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Guest Blog Post at ‘The Passing Place’

It’s Indie October over at Mark Hayes’ blog, The Passing Place.  It’s not an easy journey for authors. 2020 has seen Covid lockdowns, government budget cuts for the Arts, an apparent paper shortage and print delays. It’s even harder for Indie authors… especially when we aren’t taken seriously. Follow this link to read my latest…

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October Video Livechat Reward: Conspirators + Tiers

The link for today’s video livechat has been posted on Patreon for my generous supporters of Conspirator Tiers and above. Want to join me next month? Pledge your support here: Become a Patron!

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

Well, this is interesting.   Last time I published an eBook, via Smashwords and Draft 2 Digital (and listed it on Goodreads and my website bookshop), the entire process took about 3-7 days to sort itself out. With this in mind, and now my Patreon Adventurer Extraordinaire and above tiers have got their patron reward…

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First Amazon Review: Another Twist of the Nib – 5 Stars

   

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Patreons Just Received a Music Download Reward

My latest song, Spanish Flu, is available free to my Patreon Conspirator + tier supporters. Because they deserve it!   Download your copy HERE from my shop. Enjoy!

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New Music: Spanish Flu – ‘Digital Single’ Cover Reveal

Serendipity is a strange thing.   I was researching for the second book in The Aunt Enid Mysteries – set in 1920. A throw-away comment about the ‘Great Picnic’ – an affectionate name for the quarantine tent city at the Jubilee Oval, Adelaide, South Australia in 1919. After reading accounts of mental health issues related…

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