From the pleasantly deranged mind of T.E. MacArthur – Paranormal Mystery and Alternate History Author
An Author Workshop : Saturday November 2, 1-4 p.m. At THE HUB in Vallejo Writer's Block, Steampunk, and NANOWRIMO – or Help, I'm Stuck! You want to write. You want to write Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Steampunk. But you’re stuck. Call it Writer’s Block, Outlining Troubles, Character Issues, World Creation Fail, or OMG it’s NaNoWriMo time again …
Continue reading Writer’s Block, Steampunk, and NANOWRIMO – or Help, I’m Stuck! Workshop
Didn't that title grab your attention? Okay, okay ... it was cheesy, but I made you look, eh? Library at the End of the Universe (http://www.libraryattheendofuniverse.com/2013/09/welcome-to-steampunk-september-2013.html?zx=49c495143d7ccdac) is holding her Steampunk September Extravaganza again! Interviews, book reviews, and book giveaways. The Yankee Must Die penny dreadfuls are going to be part of this autumn fun, and …
Continue reading What is Steampunk and How to Get Some for Free?
Steampunk friends and fans, 200+ years after Jane Austen published Sense and Sensibility (1811) she’s still one of the most read and re-read authors in a multitude of languages. In fairness, ask yourself what current Steampunk novel will have that staying power? The hardest thing for a new author, like me, to do is face …
Continue reading See Jane (Austen) run … See Jane get it oh-so right for 200 years
Tours can be great for authors – all that professional wisdom and tidbits of useless trivia only we can appreciate. Weird little things can come up in the oddest places, such as my overhearing that until the 20th Century most ships couldn’t dock in Reykjavik because the harbor is shallow and other harbors were the …
Jules Verne might not have set foot on Iceland before releasing his Journey to the Center of the Earth, but in anticipation of the third Volcano Lady novel (cross your fingers for a Spring 2014 release,) I did. Not only is the country on my Bucket List of travelling to the three “I” countries (Iceland, …
For an author or a budding author, is it worth one’s time, energy, and money to attend Steampunk conventions and events. After reading an article by Jay Lake, the Guest of Honor at Gaslight Gathering (San Diego) 2013, one might conclude the answer is no. But I would like to differ (with much respect to …
Continue reading To Con or not to Con – that is a Steampunk author’s question
The second Yankee Must Die novella is ready for release. But wait! An Exclusive for attendees of Clockwork Alchemy The Bay Area's Steampunk convention May 24-27, 2013 San Jose, California - Double Tree Inn A Special offer (shhhhhh - I'm not telling yet. Check back here for details. I promise not to make you wait …
Did I mention that I suffer from "insufficient reluctance syndrome" aka volunteerism! But this looks like so much fun!I'll be in Calico Ghost Town for the Wild West Fest in April!!! Here's the announcement from the events planner:We have added another panel to the WWF! Very exciting and more yet to come! Stay tuned.. Those …
Continue reading Old West meets Steampunk!! And I’ll be there!
I hate to spring these things on you, but you might want to know that there are some surprises no one warns you about – until now. Well … okay … there are blogs out there giving you a heads-up about some aspects of becoming a published author, but I have this overwhelming need to …
Continue reading Calling all Authors of the Next Great American Novel
This is the first novella in the Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner series. And since you have been such great support (or will be) I am offering you a free PDF download.
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