Karen J Carlisle is a writer and illustrator of steampunk, Victorian mysteries, fantasy, and cosies with a twist. Her work has featured in 2016 Adelaide Fringe, A Trail of Tales', and published in the ‘Where’s Holmes’ and ‘Deadsteam’ anthologies. She's currently writing the follow-up story to her steampunk adventure, The Department of Curiosities. 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.