I am so so sorry about not having the winners from the gadget contest yet. The post office ate the prizes Think Geek sent me to award to you all. Given this, I wanted to wait until I have the prizes in my hands before I award them. I am supposed to get the replacements this week.
Meanwhile, this weekend I spoke at the Gaslight Gathering on Saturday and had an amazing time. I’d never been to a Steampunk Convention before.
I was on some great panels with people like Nancy Holder, James Blaylock, David Lee Summers, and Scott Farrell. We got into some great discussions about young adult books, paranormal steampunk, and writing.
It was well organized and Missy loved the mermaid and watching the Victorian swimsuit contest. There were so many wonderful costumes and I made many wonderful people (Like Tim Powers). I even met a few people who were fans of this blog.
I’d love to give a shout out to a great book that just released!
The Omnibus of Doctor Bill Shakes and the Magnificent Ionic Pentatetrameter
Look at all the great stories!
Table of Contents
Introduction by Mike Perschon
The Tragic Tale of King Lear’s Wonders by Jennifer Castello
“Devouring Time, rust thou the robot’s gears” by Olivia Waite
Measure For Steel-Sprung Measure by Rebecca Fraimow
“Where art thou Muse that forget’st me so long?” by Tucker Cummings
The Malefaction of Tybalt’s Mechanical Armature by Tim Kane
“Not from the stars do I my judgement pluck” by J.H. Ashbee
Julius C-ZR by Bret Jones
“Your expanse of metal is a waste of time” by Frances Hern
Much Ado About Steam Presses: A Scandal of Minor Importance by R. J. Booth
“My brasswork’s gleam is nothing like the sun” by Alia Gee
Leo’s Mechanical Queen by Claudia Alexander
“A woman’s face with artist’s sure hand painted” by J.H. Ashbee
The Misfiring Love-Piston of Sir John Autumnrod by Larry Kay
“Not iron, nor the Difference Engine” by Kelly Fineman
What You Fuel by Jaymee Goh
“To me, fair friend, you never can be old” by Tucker Cummings
A Midsummer’s Night Steam by Scott Farrell
“Devouring Time, wear thou steam-hammer’s head” by J.H. Ashbee
Richard, Dismantled by Jess Hyslop
You can order it here.
Have a great week!
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Suzanne Lazear writes steampunk tales for teens. Her debut novel, INNOCENT DARKNESS, book one of The Aether Chronicles, releases August 2012 from Flux. Visit her personal blog for more adventures.
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