Category: Of interest

  • Steampunk and Etsy

    Etsy is a marketplace bursting with creativity. If you pop over and type “steampunk” in the search box, so much amazing stuff comes up. Look at this gorgeous seahorse.

  • Romance Industry News

    Psych study that spoilers don’t spoil your reading enjoyment — I’m an avid re-reader, so I agree. I’ve shared this link on Twitter, but given the role of nostalgia in the appeal of Steampunk, I want to share it here, too, just so I don’t forget it 🙂 If you live in and around Perth,…

  • Burning Man

    Now me, being a quiet, conservative, ageing sort of person (you’ve seen the photo! the grey hair is not a fashion statement), thought I’d have nothing in common with the Burning Man festival. I was wrong. It was Steampunk that got me curious about Burning Man. Steampunk Octopi, anyone? So then I looked at the…

  • Steampunk

    If you’re new to Steampunk or just curious about what everyone’s talking about, Steampunk.com is a fabulous ongoing resource. It’ll link you into the community. As will the hashtage #steampunk on Twitter. The aesthetic of steampunk appeals to a lot of people. For me, its the fascination of craftsmanship, the pride and the belief life…

  • Australian Wildflower Festival

    It’s spring in Western Australia and that means wildflower season. The Kings Park Festival is in full swing. If you can’t visit the Botanic Gardens in person, take a look at the site. Much of Western Australia’s flora is unique, so chances are you’ll see something new — and the art is pretty good, too…