The Blackfriars Courant is a delightful bit of Victorian yellow journalism, at its very best. Editor in Chief, Penelope Dreadfulle, snagged up some delightful comments for this interview. It is possibly the most innovative "review" The Volcano Lady and The Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner has ever received. http://blackfriarscourant.wordpress.com/2014/10/12/exclusive-interview-with-tom-turner-scoundrel-or-hero/
Tag: Steampunk
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!!!
In case you hadn't heard, there is some exciting news to start off October. First, the Audio version of The Yankee Must Die (the Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner #!) has been released. You can now order this audio book, narrated by the brilliant and talented Patrick R. Golden, on Audible.com, Amazon.com, and iTunes. Also, …
Bath or Bust!
Really ... I did have every intention of posting here while on my amazing trip to Bath and London in September. I confess: I had little opportunity. Why yes it was THAT much fun, but also I had dreadful connectivity issues while there. On 9/11 I dared to board a flight for Heathrow from San …
The Audio Book is On Its Way!
Hold on tight - you asked for it and now it's almost ready. That's right! The Yankee Must Die (Gaslight Adventures of Tom Turner #!) has been recorded and now only waits for a Q&A check (hey, that's a good thing.) I will post an announcement with links and all once the audio recording is …
An Audio Book? Why, yes!
Oh, I know. It seems like forever since I last posted, but I promise I've had good excuses, such as the successful Clockwork Alchemy convention over Memorial Day weekend. And now this ... ... a chance to have the Yankee Must Die dime novel in audio format. Professional Producer, Musician, and Voice Artist Patrick R. …
The Omnibus Edition of the Gaslight Adventures
This large scale publication is ready now on Amazon.com. The Gaslight Adventures is a compilation of the Tom Turner Trilogy with more. Historical notes, illustrations and photographs, personal notes from the author, and stories of a real life, Wild West inventor. The Omnibus Edition brings all this together in one volume. Kindle and Smashwords editions …
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Clockwork Alchemy Appearance
It's that time again ... Clockwork Alchemy, the San Francisco Bay Area's premiere Steampunk convention will be held at the Double Tree Inn, San Jose CA, Memorial Day weekend. Yours truly will be presenting or participating in the following panels: Friday, 5/23, 4pm: Villains - The Worst of the Best Saturday, 5/24, 12 Noon: Real …
Blog Tour!
Many thanks to the marvelous Maggie Secara for the invitation to join the ‘My Writing Process’ blog tour. First things first: there are some questions I get to answer and then I get to introduce you to three lovely people and their blog sites. What am I working on? What aren’t I working on might …
Backstory, we don’t need no stinkin’ backstory
Hola, fellow authors: I was just reading an article about where to start your novel or short story. The blogger insists that beginning in a character’s childhood is both boring and unnecessary. In fact, she suggests that readers don’t really need to know about your character’s growing up into the adults they will be. I …
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2013 in review – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone. WordPress has this lovely feature I want to share with you - and to set up the perfect opportunity to say "Thank you" to all of you. 2013 was a terrific year of chances to talk and share with you. I'd like to do more in 2014. Tell me what sort …
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