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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…
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Penny-farthings
To me, penny-farthings are the iconic image of Victorian nostalgia — they’re attractive, ridiculous and potentially lethal. I have enough trouble balancing on a modern day bike, let alone riding one of these contraptions. However, if you’re insane — ahem, a cycling enthusiast — there is a penny-farthing race held annually in Evandale, Tasmania.
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Cover for “Wanted: One Scoundrel”
Just in case you missed my avalanche of tweets, FB updates, G+ shares and so forth … here’s the cover for “Wanted: One Scoundrel” and the anthology it will be part of, “A Clockwork Christmas”. Stunning design by Frauke of Croco Design and with huge thanks to the Carina Press team who make cover-reveal-day so…
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Writing Update
I’m having fun! I love adding the detail of costumes and steampunk gadgets and imagining the world of 1895 Swan River. Second drafts are heaven! In writing-related news, I’m also getting myself organised for promoting “Wanted: One Scoundrel” when it releases as part of Carina Press’s Christmas anthology. That means photos of Fremantle and Swan…
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Writing Steampunk by Beth Daniels
Since I am writing steampunk, how could I resist a book titled just that? I stumbled across Writing Steampunk by Beth Daniels while browsing Amazon. It’s difficult for me, a newcomer to Steampunk (although I enjoyed plenty of the books Beth has listed without knowing they were steampunk — such as Fire Rose by Mercedes…