The steampunk novella is so much fun. I love writing an Aussie Wild West with civilisation intruding and new inventions changing everything. Perhaps the most satisfying aspect of Steampunk is its optimism. The confidence of the Victorian era combined with modern sensibilities.

At the back of my mind I’m beginning to turn over ideas for a category romance. We’ll see. The ideas can stew while I steampunk, and then, I’ll see if they’re worth pursuing. Do I want to write a hot, hot alpha male? Are you kidding? ‘Course I do! The issue is will the story have enough conflict.