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Another reason to buy direct from author

Posted onApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024Leave a comment

… or anywhere but the ‘River App’. I just don’t understand Amazon’s pricing. I just found my Blood Ties (Paperback Read More …

CategoriesbooksTagsamazon, books, buying books, competition, ebook, no control, not choice, overpricing, paperbacks, pricing, processes, where to buy

Sherlock is a Girl’s Name – Release Date

Posted onApril 16, 2024Leave a comment

We’ve got an official release date: 29 April! Sherlock is a Girls Name is full of stories about female Sherlocks Read More …

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Chicago Steampunk Expo news

Posted onApril 14, 2024Leave a comment

If you’re at the Chicago Steampunk Expo this weekend, you can find my (US exclusive) bookmarks at Bill Bodden’s table Read More …

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April Word Count: Week one

Posted onApril 9, 2024Leave a comment

Word count update for secret project and my NaNoWriMo alternatives…

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The Case of the Forgotten Letter

New! Cogs and Conspiracies – steampunk collection

Stories from the world of ‘The Adventures of Viola Stewart’ and ‘The Department of Curiosities’. All new characters. BUY NOW  – also available at ONLINE STORES

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‘The Gadgeteer’ (based on a not-so-secret Society in The Adventures of Viola Stewart) and ‘Spanish Flu’ (inspired by ‘A Fey Tale‘)- performed by Littmus Steampunk Band.

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    • Support me on Patreon
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  • Books
    • The James Findlay Journals
    • Mrs Hudson Investigates
    • The Adventures of Viola Stewart
    • The Aunt Enid Mysteries
    • The Department of Curiosities
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    • Book Trigger Warnings
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    • Watch Past Events
  • About Steampunk
    • Steampunk Events
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