Karen Wyld
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patronsI am an Australian freelance writer and emerging author. I have just commenced a Masters of Creative Arts (Research), studying magic realism (and similar literary works) authored by First Peoples, and how the Australian literature sector responds to such works.
I've a children's book being published by Hachette (autumn 2020).
Hopefully, some of my draft novels for adults will get contracted soon.
My just-completed manuscript, Where the Fruit Falls, was shortlisted for the 2017 Richell Prize. This novel explores themes such as identity, colonisation and racism in 1950-70s Australia. This manuscript was also accepted into the 2018 Hardcopy professional development program for Australian writers, and awarded the inaugural Indigenous scholarship.
I occasionally write book reviews, to help pay the bills. And was recently short-listed for a CAL-Sydney Review of Books 2019 Fellowship.
In December 2013, I self-published my debut novel When Rosa Came Home, which was shortlisted for the 2015 South Australian Readers and Writers People's Choice Award.
In addition to fiction and book reviews, I write opinion pieces and articles. I have had work published in Al Jazeera, IndigenousX, NITV, Meanjin and Guardian Australia.
See links on my blog and muck rack page.
My current writing goals are:
- Find an agent and/or publisher for my draft novel - Where the Fruit Falls.
- Finish writing the dark comedy novella - Dingo Creek Literary Festival.
- Short stories, opinion pieces and educative works to post here and on my blog.
- There are 7 levels of Patronage but you can also nominate a different amount
- Levels have slightly different 'rewards' but every patron is valued
- You can choose to receive no rewards
- Supplying a postal address is optional but preferable, as I send occasional gifts
- And most importantly - thank you!
Tiers
Orange-dashed Goby
Occasional good things
Yellow Admiral Butterfly
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 6 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Green Ringtail Possum
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 3 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Blue-lipped Sea Krait
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 2 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Indigo Inland Carpet Python
Occasional really good things
A minor character named in you honour
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 1 month. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Violet Velvet Gecko
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home sent immediately
A minor character named in you honour
First release copy of next book
(Overseas patrons might receive an e-book version)
Goals
To say thanks I will give patrons more snippets of what I am working on. And I will Pay if Forward by mentoring new writers (online or in-person).
I am an Australian freelance writer and emerging author. I have just commenced a Masters of Creative Arts (Research), studying magic realism (and similar literary works) authored by First Peoples, and how the Australian literature sector responds to such works.
I've a children's book being published by Hachette (autumn 2020).
Hopefully, some of my draft novels for adults will get contracted soon.
My just-completed manuscript, Where the Fruit Falls, was shortlisted for the 2017 Richell Prize. This novel explores themes such as identity, colonisation and racism in 1950-70s Australia. This manuscript was also accepted into the 2018 Hardcopy professional development program for Australian writers, and awarded the inaugural Indigenous scholarship.
I occasionally write book reviews, to help pay the bills. And was recently short-listed for a CAL-Sydney Review of Books 2019 Fellowship.
In December 2013, I self-published my debut novel When Rosa Came Home, which was shortlisted for the 2015 South Australian Readers and Writers People's Choice Award.
In addition to fiction and book reviews, I write opinion pieces and articles. I have had work published in Al Jazeera, IndigenousX, NITV, Meanjin and Guardian Australia.
See links on my blog and muck rack page.
My current writing goals are:
- Find an agent and/or publisher for my draft novel - Where the Fruit Falls.
- Finish writing the dark comedy novella - Dingo Creek Literary Festival.
- Short stories, opinion pieces and educative works to post here and on my blog.
- There are 7 levels of Patronage but you can also nominate a different amount
- Levels have slightly different 'rewards' but every patron is valued
- You can choose to receive no rewards
- Supplying a postal address is optional but preferable, as I send occasional gifts
- And most importantly - thank you!
Recent posts by Karen Wyld
Tiers
Orange-dashed Goby
Occasional good things
Yellow Admiral Butterfly
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 6 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Green Ringtail Possum
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 3 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Blue-lipped Sea Krait
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 2 months. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Indigo Inland Carpet Python
Occasional really good things
A minor character named in you honour
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home
(sent within 1 month. Australians will receive a print copy and overseas supporters an e-book)
Violet Velvet Gecko
Occasional really good things
Copy of my debut novel When Rosa Came Home sent immediately
A minor character named in you honour
First release copy of next book
(Overseas patrons might receive an e-book version)