I’m sorry, this should have been posted earlier; I take these commitments seriously. But a series of seasonal commitments (Girl Scout events, holiday parties, birthday, etc.) sort of distracted me. But here I am, and I have to tell you … Continue reading
Daily Archives: December 7, 2009
There are different flavors of artistic nostalgia. We see a great deal of steampunk, the riff on Victorian and Edwardian science and style. (Including us! Keep your eye on the skies for BVC’s original steampunk anthology, coming soon!) Thanks to … Continue reading
Quick–which of these three sentences makes the best read? 1. Victor was sick. 2. Victor felt sick. 3. Victor barfed on the rug. Correct. Number three. Why? The secret lies in the verbs. Verbs come in four stages of interest. … Continue reading
Even writers who have zero interest in horses, if they’re writing in a setting that features equines at all, can be persuaded to take an interest in the clothes people wear on and around the big scary animals. The history … Continue reading