First off, my Steampunk writing class I’ve been teaching has been fantastic, and I’m sad it’s drawing to a close. I am starting a Writing Steampunk yahoo group. If you write Steampunk (or want to write Steampunk) and would like to join us, sign up here. Make sure to let me know you heard about [...]
Archive for November, 2010
A little help here?
Posted in Steampunk, Writing, tagged musing, steampunk resource list, suzanne lazear on November 29, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Ramon Fagan reviews the Steampunk Film “Nickle Children”
Posted in Guest Thursdays, Holidays, Movies, Steampunk, tagged guest thursdays, Nickle Children, Steampunk, steampunk film, steampunk movies, The Art of Steampunk on November 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Happy Thanksgiving Today we have a special Steampunk Movie Review for you by Ramon Fagan of The Art of Steampunk. “Nickel Children“: SteamPunk/Sci-Fi Western Short Film Review by Ramon Fagan, review courtsey of The Art of Steampunk. I have gotten so hopeful, then disappointed with other attempts to use the currently fashionable Steampunk Aesthetic [...]
Lolita Suzanne’s First “In My Mailbox”
Posted in Book Monday, Books, In My Mailbox, tagged book monday, Dick and Jane and Vampire, In My Mailbox, Kim Harrison, Lolita Suzanne, Pale Demon, Tamora Pierce on November 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. In case you’re wondering what this is all about, “In My Mailbox” something some book bloggers do to show off their ARCs. I’ve never done one, since I don’t get many ARCs. This is my first stab [...]
A Guide to Steampunk Gadgets and Technology
Posted in Airships, automatons, gadgets, Machines, Steampunk, technology, time travel, Writing, tagged aether, automatons, Difference Engine on November 22, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I’ve been asked several times if I had a list of “usual” gadgets in Steampunk. The request sort of baffled me, since (to me) half the fun of Steampunk is making things up. But, when I thought about it, I could identy several things that are not uncomon to find gadget/technology-wise in Steampunk stories. This isn’t a comprehensive list and by no means do you need to have *all* of these in your world.
Artist Profile: Shelly Brooks of Mystic Pieces
Posted in Artists, Guest Thursdays, Jewelry, shiny things, Steampunk, Visiting Lolitas, tagged guest thursdays, Mystic Pieces, Shelly Brooks, Steampunk Jewlery, visiting lolitas on November 18, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Shelly Brooks, the artist behind Mystic Pieces, is a true mechanical tinker as she assembles her artful pieces with time travel and beauty, whimsical and sweet, yet as hard core Steampunk as one can be in current society. Shelly began her art at an early age, fostering her creativity by majoring in Art History in [...]
Book Monday: The Hunchback Assignments
Posted in Books, Books, reviews, Steampunk, tagged Arthur Slade, book monday, book reviews, Hunchback Assignments, steampunk middle grade books, steampunk young adult books, suzanne lazear on November 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »
This book is fast paced, sometimes almost too fast. But Slade’s alternate Victorian Londo is still rich and gritty, the story full of plot twists and turns. Filled with non-stop action, peril, gadgets, intrigue, and just a hint of innocent romance this book should be a hit with both boys and girls tween/younger teen set.
Dusty Sprocket: A Steampunk Videogame
Posted in Fun, Guest Thursday, Steampunk, Uncategorized, tagged dusty sprocket, Joel Carlson, Steampunk, steampunk video game on November 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Before I welcome today’s guest, we have some winners to announce. Frist, we have the winner of the “Steampunk Reloaded” ARC: *~*~*Julianne*~*~* Next we have the winner of the newest Grey Griffins book, ”The Brimstone Key”: *~*~*Shannon*~*~* And the winner of the set of Grey Griffins posters: *~*~*Elizabeth Kolodziej*~*~* Congratulations! Please email me at suzannelazear (@) hotmail [...]
A Raygun Fit for a Princess
Posted in costumes, fashion, how-to, shiny things, Steampunk, tagged DIY steampunk costume, DIY steampunk fashion, how to make a raygun, steampunk how-to, steampunk princess, steampunk raygun, suzanne lazear on November 8, 2010 | 17 Comments »
So, there it is, a raygun fit for a princess. Now, I just need to figure out how to affix it to my wrist.
Book Monday–Steampunk Reloaded Review and ARC Giveaway
Posted in Books, Books, culture, releases, reviews, Steampunk, tagged book monday, book reviews, Gail Carriger, steampunk books, Steampunk Reloaded on November 1, 2010 | 20 Comments »
This is a well put together anthology suited for both lovers of Steampunk and those new to the genre. The cover is beautiful and the anthology as a whole is artful, from the incredible illustrations to the advertisements in the back. Even the designs around the page numbers and title fonts add to the ambiance and aesthetic, pulling the whole anthology together in a way that makes it more than a mere collection of stories.
