Category Archives: Steampunk

Things That Make Me Smile No. 245: Crafting Brought to Life

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A combination of behind the scenes and the actual stop-motion video, this piece speaks to the creative in me along with my love of steampunk. I hope it will capture your imagination as well. Thanks to the artist, Lili Giacobino, … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tales Punk’d edited by Phoebe Darqueling

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

The retellings included in Fairy Tales Punk’d are quite wide in scope, choosing fairy tales I know and ones new to me as well as more modern folk tales. Their genres vary from sweet retellings to twists with darker, although … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 233: Steampunk Holiday Music

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I entered the post-NaNo slump once I wrote my last words in November, and so have little to tell you. I made some progress on Apprentice for Seeds Among the Stars fans, though. Pending the feedback from others, it might … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 10-02-2020

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Footprints (Archeology) Footprints on the surface of an ancient Nefud Desert lake provide evidence of an earlier transit across the Arabian Peninsula to Saudi Arabia than previously known. These footprints, … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 218: Apocalyptic Steampunk Automation

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Apocalyptic steampunk automation artist danny huynh shows an incredible talent, whether putting one of his favorite songs to music or allowing us to ride shotgun in one of his creations. Click his name to see his YouTube channel, but here’s … Continue reading →

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