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March-April Short Story Reward Has Been Posted

Posted onApril 7, 2023April 7, 2023Leave a comment

My top tier patrons have received this month’s short story reward, which is much longer than usual. They also received Read More …

CategoriesPatreon, steampunkTagsediting, Patreon, processes, short story, steampunk, writing

Celebrate Viola Stewart’s Birthday with me on 23rd April!

Posted onApril 2, 2023April 2, 2023Leave a comment

It’s Viola Stewart’s birthday on 23rd April (same as Shakespeare), and I’ll be in Dimboola for the Wimmera Steampunk Festival. Read More …

CategoriesEvents, Speaking/Talks, steampunk, Viola StewartTagsauthor talk, books, conventions, Costume, Events, friends, fun, live event, relaxing, short story, steampunk, steampunk books, steampunk event, Steampunk Festival

eBook Series Launch – The Adventures of Viola Stewart

Posted onApril 1, 2023Leave a comment

Thank you to everyone who joined me for afternoon tea, to celebrate the official launch of all three eBooks of Read More …

CategoriesUncategorizedTagsbook launch, books, ebook, ebook launch, novella, online event, replay, short story, steampunk, The Adventures of Viola Stewart, video, writing

This April: ‘Steampunk’ celebrates 36 years

Posted onApril 1, 2023April 20, 2023Leave a comment

Did you know 36 years ago, in 1987 that the term steampunk was used by KW Jeter in a note Read More …

CategoriesOnline events, Viola StewartTagsebook giveaway, naming day, newsletter, sign up, steampunk, steampunk anniversary, steampunk book

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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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    • In the Media
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      • Writing Related Talks & Workshops
      • Costume and Steampunk Related Talks & Workshops
    • Support me on Patreon
  • Shop/Merch
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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
    • Short Story Collections
    • Free Stuff
    • Book Trigger Warnings
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    • Watch Past Events
  • About Steampunk
    • Steampunk Events
  • Sign up!
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