Karin Bole Tupper currently works at Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch.
She studied to become a Certified Dental Assistant and was published in her professional association’s magazine. A career detour into the burgeoning High Tech industry followed very quickly and while working as a Documentation Controller, the opportunity to learn technical writing came with the job description. More recently, Karin pursued a diploma as a Law Clerk, working with Internet and patent law during her internship.
Always an artistic and creative spirit, Karin pursued many different traditional crafts, including writing for personal enjoyment. She honed these skills over the years of marriage and motherhood and soon had a rewarding knitwear design business developing alongside with raising two children and a full-time job. Her knitting blog Pointe Shoes Punk Rock And Purl, started in 2006, is a lively spot and an informal glimpse into her world and her warm, intimate writing style. Karin’s writing of a more mature nature is shared on Eclectic Unconfined.
Embracing the digital world of reading and writing, Karin has worked with Skyreader Media, doing voice over work. You can hear her on the highly acclaimed e-reader application for children, “Wiggens Makes Friends at the San Diego Zoo”. Versatile with accents and vocal characterizations, Karin is available for voice over work, in studio.
Her writing is focused primarily on poetry and short stories. The often fact-based fiction that she pens encompasses romance, parody, loss, family and relationships, with a demonstrated flair for the descriptive.
Karin lives in Canada’s Capital, surrounded by family and friends; too much yarn and not enough books.
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As i wandered though your blog Karin, I am simply amazed by your writing style,It’s so beautiful, so intelligent and so heart felt, It was like reading a book I did not want to put down, Thank you Karin for sharing your wonderful words to the world, I shall return and read more of your story…Keep writing Karin..
~Peter~
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Thank you so much for your kind words Peter. You know it means the world to me. I’ll look forward to seeing you here.
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Hello and good day. I hope you will accept this from me. I really love your work and am so glad to have found your blog, it is wonderful.
http://bruisedbelly.wordpress.com/2014/02/01/shauny-award/
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Ah.. so nice to see a new face here.. embracing all the challenges,
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I am giving you this gift because I think you are amazing and wonderful, please don’t feel obligated to accept. http://bruisedbelly.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/very-inspiring-blogger-lighthouse-and-awesome-blossom-awards/
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Thank you so much Bruised Belly! So honoured you would think of me and this comes on a day when I so needed a wee boost. Take care. ~ bise
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Boost away – it’s a beautiful day 🙂
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I like your blog. Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy reading the posts I have planned for the next rew months. I am now one of your followers.
Ta Ta for now, Cathy the Bagg Lady
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I have nominated you for The Inner Peace Award.
Check http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/a-wonderful-waterfall-of-awards/
Of course you never have to accept an award, just know that you are appreciated!
Lots of Love
Patty
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Patty, this is absolutely lovely! Thank you so much for thinking of me 🙂
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Everything about you seems eclectic! Wonderful. Thanks for the like!
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I’m not normally affected by poetry but there is something in yours that has caught my attention, consider me a follower.
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Wow, you have a lot of “other haunts.”
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Hi – I wanted to say thank you for the follow. I read the post you wrote about Marcus. It is a lovely piece – lovely words written for a very special man.
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Thank you so much. It was hard to frame what I felt, still so sad. I was reminded again of how fleeting life is. Marcus followed and supported so many, it’s such a gift he gave. I hope to overcome my shyness that way, we just never know when that one contact with someone may be a turning point for them, or the last gift we can give.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your words. ~ kei
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Thank you for visiting my blog and liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Thanks for visiting my blog, Karin, and liking my recent post. I’m looking forward to following your blog. Cheers, Irina
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Thank you very much Irina! I really appreciate you taking the time to visit and read 🙂
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Having a soft heart in a hard world is bravery not weakness.
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I am amazed at how diversified and talented you are. This is a delightful place to hang out and enjoy the many gifts you share with us. 🙂
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I am smiling a mile wide! Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and comment and I hope you’ll be back. Take care. ~ kei
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Kei, you can count on on me being underfoot regularly. Consider me captivated and mesmerized. 🙂
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Well my day is made 🙂 Thank you again – add a blush to that smile!
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Hello, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Here is the link https://seeingthewhisper.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/nominated-for-sunshine-award/
No matter if the poetry is dark or light it is still sunshine as the dark also sheds light.
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Hi Karin,
Voice overs, wow! I had an agent when I was younger. I thought of doing voice overs too, but it never materialized.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I’m glad you liked my post on finding and maintaining a niche.
Janice
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Hi Janice, It was a golden opportunity for sure! I really enjoyed your piece, great tips. Thank you for visiting and take care. ~ k
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You too
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Hi Karin
Your poetry has an honesty and poignancy that touches. I am careful who I follow – there are so many good poets – I consider you one! Consider me a follower! 🙂
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Thank you Rob, I truly appreciate your compliment and I’ll look forward to seeing you here. ~ k
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Hi Karin,
I’m a little confused. Are you also The Power and the G? Hence the comment response on the poem Pray.
Suzanne
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No but I’m giggling a little 🙂 Your comment was well thought out and a sentiment I agree with, and therefore my like.
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Hey! I really like your blog so I nominated you for the Leibster Award. I hope you’ll accept the nomination 🙂 https://booksandhottea.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/liebster-award/
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Thank you so much Irena <3. I'll do my best to do this one. Much appreciated. ~ k
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I love it! Your blog is so poetic and ethereal – it comes through beautifully. Ah-mazing 😊
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Thank you so much for visiting and the lovely compliment, smiles.
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hi karin – i find your ‘about’ page fascinating, and look forward to reading more from you. it sounds like you’ve not been afraid to journey down many avenues and that’s what keeps life interesting, isn’t it? thanks for reading and following me as well – best, beth
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Thank you so much Beth! I found you via Erika’s blog and loved what I saw. I’ve been really fortunate to be able to field a few of the balls that life has thrown me. I’m always open to new adventures, big or small. It definitely keeps life interesting.
Cheers! ~ kei
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My goodness! We’ve had a remarkably similar (yet different) path. So nice to meet you Karin. Huge hugs!
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And you too! I really enjoy your posts. K~xx
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I was nominated for one of those blogger awards. I don’t usually accept these but figured what the heck. I love your writing and style so you are an easy choice as a nominee. Hope you have a wonderful day Karin!
https://reluctantprophetspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/starlight-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much Matt! I’m so honoured (and totally stoked!) that you thought of me and to be included in band of awesome writers! You really made my day ❤
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I enjoy reading your words very much, in fact, I like your posts so much I nominated you for The Dragon’s Loyalty Award! You can see the post by clicking the link. Thank you for sharing your poetry, your words are beautiful!
https://sirensong1208.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/who-doesnt-love-a-dragon/
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Thank you so much <3. Opening this last night was such a wonderful surprise and this AM, I am organizing my day so that I can sit down and respond. Truly honoured and so thankful for all of your support.
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You are most welcome. Smiles.
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Merry Christmas Karin ! I hope that you have a good one my friend. Big Christmas hug. Ralph xox ❤
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Thank you dearest Ralph ❤ Wishing the same to you and yours. Sending best wishes, a big hug and snuggles for the kitties back to you. xoxo
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That’s a sweet reply. Thank you my friend xox ❤
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I have mentioned you in my post for the Quote Challenge, if you feel like you want to participate. Here is the link to the post http://gentlementalannie.com/2016/01/22/quote-challenge-from-puppy-doc-to-gentle-mental-annie/
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Your blog is simply amazing.
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Thank you Vinnieh! Very kind of you to say. I appreciate your visit. ~ kei
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I was happy to visit. You should check out my blog, but be warned it can be raunchy.
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The comments running through here stole every word i came to say. Cheers! Love your blog! 🙂 – Cezane
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Thank you very much Cezane 🙂 Thank you for visiting and the lovely compliment.
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You are an arrogant bigot and exactly what you rage against. No the world doesn’t agree with you or the result would have been different wouldn’t it arrogant one. You wanna yap off and then halt conversation cuz it aint going your way.
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You posted inflammatory political rhetoric on my page. You are now resorting to insulting me because I disagree with you.
Exactly who is the arrogant bigot.
Kindly fuck off and have a nice day.
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I posted nothing inflammatory. I pointed out why what happened did. I also pointed why the arrogant are bigots and stupid and you proved my point and that you are one.
Insult, here you go, you are one giant dumb ass.
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