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Interview: Liesel Schwarz, author of A Conspiracy of Alchemists
Liesel Schwarz’s brand new novel, A Conspiracy of Alchemists is out this week, and she was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. Please welcome Liesel to the blog! Liesel, will you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Did you always want to be a writer? I think I’ve always been a storyteller. I remember making up stories from a very young age. I have … Continue reading
Interview: James P. Blaylock, author of The Aylesford Skull
James P. Blaylock is the author of over 25 novels and is considered to be one of the founding fathers of Steampunk! His brand new book, The Aylesford Skull, just came out in January, and James was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. **You can also win a limited edition of The Aylesford Skull, so be sure to check out those details at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Interview: Melissa MacGregor, author of The Curious Steambox Affair
Melissa Macgregor’s first novel, THE CURIOUS STEAMBOX AFFAIR, just came out, and she was kind enough to answer a few questions for me! Please welcome Melissa to the blog! Melissa, your first novel, The Curious Steambox Affair, just came out! What inspired you to write the novel? Thanks for having me on your blog, Kristin! It’s nice to “meet” you! On a trip to London, I was sitting on a … Continue reading
Saturday Giveaway: All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen
The paperback edition of All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen just came out, so to celebrate its release, I’m offering a copy of this steampunk delight to one lucky winner, courtesy of Tor Books. Feel free to check out my review, and good luck! About All Men of Genius Violet Adams wants to attend Illyria College, a widely renowned school for the most brilliant up-and-coming scientific minds, founded … Continue reading
Interview: Paul Crilley, author of The Lazarus Machine
I’m thrilled to have Paul Crilley on the blog today! Paul’s brand new steampunk adventure novel, The Lazarus Machine, is out on the 6th from PYR, and he was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. Please welcome Paul to the blog! Paul, your brand new book, The Lazarus Machine, comes out in just a few days! Will you tell us a bit about it? It’s a steampunk … Continue reading
Giveaway: Tarnished (St. Croix Chronicles #1) by Karina Cooper
I’ve got an extra copy of Tarnished by Karina Cooper to give away, so check out the book and giveaway details, and good luck! About Tarnished (read my review): My name is Cherry St. Croix. Society would claim that I am a well-heeled miss with an unfortunate familial reputation. They’ve no idea of the truth of it. In my secret world, I hunt down vagrants, thieves . . . and … Continue reading
Interview (& Giveaway): Jay Kristoff, author of Stormdancer
I’m very excited to have Jay Kristoff on the blog today! Jay is the author of the brand new Stormdancer and he was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. Also, St. Martins Press has generously provided a copy of the book for giveaway, so check out the details below the post! Jay, you describe yourself as a “tragic nerd”. Care to elaborate? Damn, that’s a brutal first question. … Continue reading
Giveaway: The Hunchback Assignments Series by Arthur Slade (4 Books!)
To celebrate the Tuesday (Sept. 11th) release of the 4th and final novel in the Hunchback Assignment series, Island of Doom, by Arthur Slade, the author has kindly offered up a SIGNED set of all 4 books for giveaway: The Hunchback Assignments, The Dark Deeps, Empire of Ruins, and of course, Island of Doom. This giveaway is international too, so check out the deets, and good luck! About Island of … Continue reading
Interview: Tiffany Trent, author of The Unnaturalists
I’m so thrilled to have the lovely Tiffany Trent on the blog today! Tiffany is the author of the Hallowmere series and the first of a brand new series, The Unnaturalists! Please welcome her to the blog! Tiffany, you’re the author of the Hallowmere series, numerous short stories, and your brand new steampunk YA fantasy, The Unnaturalists! Have you always wanted to be a writer? Will you tell us a … Continue reading
Early Review: Tarnished (St. Croix Chronicles #1) by Karina Cooper
Tarnished (St. Croix Chronicles #1) by Karina Cooper Publisher: HarperCollins/June 26th, 2012 Steampunk/Paranormal Kind thanks to HarperCollins for providing a review copy 4/5 My name is Cherry St. Croix. Society would claim that I am a well-heeled miss with an unfortunate familial reputation. They’ve no idea of the truth of it. In my secret world, I hunt down vagrants, thieves . . . and now, a murderer. For a monster … Continue reading