Tag Archives: Steampunk

What are you reading?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

I’m mixing it up this month, and for several months to come. I’ve started Parting the Waters, volume 1 of the  Martin Luther King biography. It is over 900 pages long. And, instead of my usual cozy mysteries, I’ve started … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Comicon 2015

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

I made it through another Comicon. As usual, the people there were amazing and friendly. I didn’t know all the costumes, but it was still amazing to people watch. This year our booth was next to Pixy Cakes. After a … Continue reading →

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Review: Heartless by Gail Carringer

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Now eight months pregnant, Alexia Tarbotti, Lady Maccon, is still protecting Queen and country with her fancy, yet practical parasol. You see a mad ghost was inconsiderate enough to pop up in her house and relay a death threat against … Continue reading →

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Review: Blameless by Gail Carriger

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Blameless (The Parasol Protectorate)Blameless Lady Maccon, the former Alexia Tarbotti, is in big trouble. Queen Victoria has dismissed her from the Shadow Council and she’s left her husband’s house to reside with her parent’s and step siblings. Worse. She’s pregnant. … Continue reading →

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Review: Soulless by Gail Carringer

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Alexia Tarbotti is a Victorian spinster who is just trying to get a decent meal when a vampire attacks her. Despite repeated warnings, the vamp won’t take the hint and an unfortunate accident leaves her with no choice but to … Continue reading →

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