Karen Tyrrell





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Karen Tyrrell

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I'm a pro-active Australian multi-genre author, public speaker, workshop presenter and mental health advocate. Recently I was interviewed on ABC Radio and 4BC Brisbane radio.
Check out my 5 star REVIEWS and first #20 FREE pages of ME & HER on Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Me-Her-Memoir-M...
ME & HER > After being harassed by parents at my school to breaking point, I developed severe mental illness. I've now reclaimed my life sharing my passions for writing and mental health.
My gutsy memoir, ME & HER: a Memoir of Madness narrates my struggle and triumph over bipolar disorder. I plan to publish my next round of books including a sequel to ME & HER; a true crime novel, Sayonara, plus a children’s science fiction series and t...more



SQUEE ! I’m giving away #5 FREE signed copies of ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness, over at Goodreads, the world’s largest book review network, connecting readers and authors.

WOOHOO! I’ve just joined the Goodreads Author program and can’t wait to spread my NEW Goodreads reviews with you! …


~ A very touching memoir > This reads like a fast-paced thriller > Twists and turns > If you hav...

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Average rating: 4.71 · 7 ratings · 3 reviews · 1 distinct work
Me and Her: a Memoir Of Mad...
4.86 of 5 stars 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012
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Author appearance, May 26, 2012 11:00AM
That Book Place, Jimboomba, Shop 11A Cusack Lane, Colonial Village Shops , Jimboomba, Brisbane, QLD, AU

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recommended for: Women, Teachers, Readers of fast-paced thrillers, counselors, Those who know someone with Bipolar
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Karen Tyrrell Karen Tyrrell said: " "I was totally hooked. This is one of the strongest hooks I’ve ever read - it was instant. I know this is real; I know this is your pain and your anguish ─ but my goodness, congratulations on your bravery."
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Me and Her by Karen Tyrrell
" This book begins in a motel, with the door being knocked on by police and Karen being very confused about why they are there. They are asking Samantha to come out. That’s not her name. Even more distressing, Karen is taken away and put into a psyc... "
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Me and Her: a Memoir Of Madness
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recommended for: Women, Teachers, Readers of fast-paced thrillers, counselors, Those who know someone with Bipolar
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"I was totally hooked. This is one of the strongest hooks I’ve ever read - it was instant. I know this is real; I know this is your pain and your anguish ─ but my goodness, congratulations on your bravery."
─ Kaz Delaney, author of Dead, Actually - A...more
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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
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“~"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." ~ Einstein”
Karen Tyrrell

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
Coco Chanel

“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
Albert Einstein

“~"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." ~ Einstein”
Karen Tyrrell

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
Albert Einstein

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message 9: by Karen

Karen Tyrrell Thanks Sheryl for the awesome support xx
Good luck in the #5 book Giveaway. Please tell your friends.


Sheryl Gwyther Congratulations, Karen! I wonder if I'll win a copy this time. :) Good luck with everything. You've put so much work into this book, it's good it's paying dividends. :)
sheryl


Tien (aka Kazza) Hey Karen
Thanks for the friend req
Congrats & good luck for 1st May
Cheers


message 6: by Karen (last edited Mar 14, 2012 10:38pm)

Karen Tyrrell Thanks Emily for your awesome support:)
ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness launches in May.
Check out my High Profile guest speaker for my 1st book launch!
Announcing today... http://karentyrrell.com/?p=3054


message 5: by Emily

Emily Hi Karen,
ME AND HER sounds interesting. Look forward to reading it.


message 4: by Sarah

Sarah Hi Karen, thank you for the friend request! (=


message 3: by Karen (last edited Dec 04, 2011 01:55am)

Karen Tyrrell Joanna wrote: "Hi, Karen. I like your choice of books. I've also got/have read some of your faves. Glad you are currently reading The Artist's Way. I have that too. I should reread it and do the activities in it ..."
Hi Joanna, fabulous to connect on Good Reads. I'm so happy that you're writing again... Happy writing. Go Joanna!


message 2: by Karen

Karen Tyrrell Shirley wrote: "Thanks for wanting to be friends Karen! I look forward to seeing your reviews x"

Thanks Shirley, look forward to reading yours too x


Shirley Marr Thanks for wanting to be friends Karen! I look forward to seeing your reviews x


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