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Things That Make Me Smile No.193: Steampunk Glasswork

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Follow my smiles for a bit, and you might figure out I find blown and shaped glass fascinating. Similarly, I love gears, mechanics, and steam-powered technology. While this video does not show the crafting of the steam engine, the glasswork … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No.191: Steampunk Holiday Carol

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

While closer to the holiday tradition of my childhood than some traditions, I hope you’ll get a kick out of this reimagining of the winter holidays through the google-obscured gaze of steampunks out to enjoy the season. Discovered through the … Continue reading →

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The Curious Adventures of Messrs Smith & Skarry by Penny Blake

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

What do you get when you mix the skits of Monty Python and the wild adventures of Alice in Wonderland? Something like this book, perhaps. Or maybe if you set them to boil then steep your favorite black tea with … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Female Archetypes in Steampunk Fiction by Phoebe Darqueling

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Please welcome Phoebe Darqueling back with another fascinating article, this time about the Steampunk genre. I enjoyed discovering the different female character types prevalent in Steampunk, recognizing quite a few from my reading. If you have the same twist of … Continue reading →

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Army of Brass by 21 International Authors in the Collaborative Writing Challenge

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I signed on to receive an ARC of this novel because the concept intrigued me and I wanted to see how it turned out. There were some rough spots, and threads I expected to follow that vanished, but overall, the … Continue reading →

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