The website is working!
17 September 2026
I’m so happy to announce that the website is finally working. I’ve chosen to use Jekyll, which I’m new to so the coding is unfamiliar to me. I had a devil of a time getting things to work properly. Everytime I fixed an issue, it broke something else. I was getting close to giving up. But I didn’t and now I have a working, custom Jekyll website.
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Thank you for your patience while the site is rebuilt
15 September 2026
Over the past little while, my website has been undergoing a complete rebuild — new structure, new layout, new navigation, and a much cleaner way to explore everything I write. It’s been a big job behind the scenes, but I’m delighted to say the new version of The Desk of Karen Lee Field is now live. Although it has a long way to go before it’s finished.
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10 September 2026
Editing is where a story truly comes to life. It’s the stage where rough ideas sharpen into clear moments, characters deepen, and pacing finds its rhythm. Here are five simple editing tips that can strengthen any story:
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Gaming
4 November 2024
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Tiddlywiki
4 November 2024
Go to the first post in this series: How to Build a Tiddlywiki Website »
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Tiddlywiki
23 October 2024
Go to the first post in this series: How to Build a Tiddlywiki Website »
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Tiddlywiki
21 October 2024
This is the first post in the series.
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Writing Resources
31 January 2023
Your local writers' centre can be a useful resource. Not only can you find like minded people to talk to (if you live close enough to visit in person), but most centres also have a library, an assortment of workshops, regular talks by published writers and they can even provide advice on contracts, agents, and publishers.
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Gaming
23 February 2019
I have been into gaming since time began … or since gaming began, at least. I have all the PlayStation consoles (PS1 through to PS4) and I have over a thousand games. I’m not joking.
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Genealogy
14 April 2018
In 2009 I wrote a post entitled [[Genealogy: Taking Steps to Build a Family Tree]]. At the time I confessed that I had started my family tree and dove right in and added anyone who looked vaguely connected and didn't bother with sources.
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