I’m excited to be a part of Armchair BEA as we continue our virtual conference.
Today we’re supposed to talk about relationships. Although I love to get ARCs, I don’t get a ton of them since there’s just not that much Steampunk out there yet. We also usually only feature books we’re in love with (but we always welcome author guest blogs. Since the Lolitas are authors we want to support other authors. We also welcome guest reviewers.) I feel guilty asking for non-Steampunk ARCs since this is a Steampunk blog, but if I really love a book, I might feature if even it’s not Steampunk and sometimes we have non-Steampunk theme weeks.
But honestly, the relationships I want to talk about aren’t about with authors, publishers, or even other book bloggers. It’s about the relationships I’ve built with my co-bloggers, my fellow Lolitas. There are four of us (myself, Theresa Meyers, Marie-Claude Bourque, and Elizabeth Darvill) who post regularly, but there’s about a dozen of us all-together, most of whom only post once in a while (including my “sister” Leanna Renne Hieber, who is awesome.) Having a group of co-bloggers is amazing. It’s having a group of people who you can share things with from silly links to trials and tribulations. I know if I go to a conference there will be people to hang out with–and people to conspire with for submitting panel and workshop proposals. If I’m panicking about something writing-related or need a last-minute beta I know someone will answer my emails (Yes, Shelley and Deb, I’m talking about you.) Sure, running a group blog is a ton of work. Group blogging is also not for everyone. But, to me, just being part of a group like the Lolitas is well worth the effort.
To help spread the Steampunk love, I’m doing a Steampunk-themed giveaway open to all ArmChair BEA participants (even the international ones). I’ll email you if you win.
Just comment below on what Steampunk book you’d love to read most for your chance to win your choice of:
Blameless, by Gail Carriger is one of the Parasol Protectorate books. This series is my favorite.
Or…
The Brimstone Key, is part of the Clockwork Chronicles Series, featuring the popular Grey Griffins.
So, is there some Steampunk book out there you’re dying to read?
Contest open to all Armchair BEA participants (I’m going to trust you on this). Contest closes Monday, May 30 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be contacted by email.
Blameless looks fabulous! I’m so glad armcairBEA retweeted you! I love steampunk and had no idea your blog existed! Adding you to my google reader right now!
PS What do you recommend? I’ve only read Scott Westerfeld’s stuff but I really liked it….
Suzanne, I was so happy to have found this blog, you’ve connected me to so many other cool sites and people. Just wanted to say.
I love how we’re seeing more and more Steampunkish things. I started watching Warehouse 13, and loved the crazy gadgets the agents use. Also love that Scifi might be doing a spin-off totally Steampunk show.
I’m rambling, sorry. I don’t think I’m an armchair participant, just wanted to spread the love.
Okay, ignore my last question. Just found your reading list. Amazaon.com here I come…
I’d love to read Blameless. I’m new to Steampunk, so I need to find out the best books out there!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m really excited to read The Girl in the Steel Corset. I’m going after work to pick it up!
Out of these two, the steampunk novel I’d most like to read is The Brimstone Key. I have wanted to read it for a while, but havent got round hunting down a copy of it yet. It’s gotten some really great reviews, the cover looks interesting and the plot sounds awesome!
Thanks for this giveaway!
I’ve read just Soulless and I really, really want to read the others in the series, so Blameless would be a marvellous win!
I’ve only started reading some steampunk because of Rikki’s (http://www.rikkidonovan.com/) Steampunk Challenge but I think it’s great fun!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Carringer’s books are amazing, so of the two I definitely pick that. However, a steampunk novel I have not read yet that I want to is Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld.
I’d really like to read “All Men of Genius” by Lev AC Rosen. I’ve heard there are review copies floating around out there after the author did a BEA signing, but I haven’t yet been able to get my hands on one.
Waiting for it to be in bookstores, but patience is not one of my virtues!
I would love for a chance to win The Brimstone Key please!!! =)
Thank you for hosting this giveaway and for participating in ArmchairBEA!! Nice to meet you!!
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Cool, I’d love to win Blameless! This series sounds really good! I am also looking forward to Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare:)
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I feel stupid but what is steampunk
Steampunk is the intersection of modern technology with Victorian romanticism…or what might happen if Jules Verne did crack. Here’s a better explanation: http://ageofsteam.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/steampunk-for-beginners/
I’d love to read Brimstone Key
Currently I am in search for fellow Texan, Joe Lansdale’s Flaming London, based on a recommendation from a link you enlightened me to right here on your wonderful blog. But being a steampunk enthusiast, I would be overjoyed to add Brimstone Key to my growing collection.
Joelle Walker
I really want to read Goliath by Scott Westerfeld. I can’t wait to find out how that trilogy ends. I love Steampunk novels! I just finished The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross and it was great. Thanks for the chance to win! Both of the books look awesome. seescootread[at]gmail[dot]com
I saw a video of how they made the cover for Blameless. Really intriguing. It’d be fun to read the book too. The Brimstone Key looks like I’d enjoy reading it too.
I’m just now getting into the genre but I’m really excited to read The Girl in the Steel Corset. I read Leviathan and Behemoth by Scott Westerfield and loved those! : )
I liked Blameless. The series I’m reading is Incarcerion (sp?).
Girl in the steel corset!! :0 :0
The Girl in the Steel Corset and Behemoth, they both sound so good.
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I’ve been enjoying Gail Carriger’s writing. Blameless would be my next choice – cheers!
Love the giveaway, I am new to steampunk, but I am loving what I’ve read so far. I would love to read either of the books, especially Blameless. Great to meet you, I’m a new subscriber!
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Right now I most want to read The Girl in the Steel Corset and/or The Iron Thorn because I’ve hear the most good things about them . .. though I also really want to read Soulless–the book before Blameless, too. (I don’t seem to be good at choosing!!)
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Sweet giveaway. I already have a copy of The Brimstone Key. I loved it. I would really like to read Blameless. Steampunk is so fun to read.
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I have the Parasol Protectorate series on my TBR shelf, so that one are the novels I can’t wait to start soon ooh and there is The Girl in the Steel Corset also!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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