Karen J Carlisle is a writer and illustrator of Victorian mysteries, steampunk, fantasy, and cosies with a twist. She was short-listed in Australian Literature Review’s 2013 Murder/Mystery Short Story Competition, and is currently writing the second book in her steampunk adventure series. Her short stories have featured in the 2016 Adelaide Fringe exhibition, ‘A Trail of Tales’, ‘Where’s Holmes?’ and ‘Deadsteam’ anthologies.
Karen lives in Adelaide with her family and the ghost of her ancient Devon Rex cat.
She’s always loved dark chocolate and rarely refuses a cup of tea.
