This is one of those articles I wrote for a website that is now defunct, so I’m posting it anew. So you may have seen
Author: Phoebe Darqueling
I'm a speculative fiction author with a sweet spot for Steampunk, but I love the full range of fantasy and sci-fi. In my "real life" I write curriculum for a creativity competition for kids in Minnesota. I currently hang my hat in Germany, but I've lived a variety of places in the US and abroad.
Inside the World of Out of the London Mist, an Interview with Lyssa Medana
This is Lyssa’s first steampunk novel and she is finding it all wildly exciting. You can get a sneak peek at Chapter 1 of this
Eerie Echoes – Social Unrest and Brutality in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s “Past Tense” Episodes
I regularly re-watch the Star Trek series in the background as I do chores, and lately it has been Deep Space Nine. In many ways,
Following Up: How a Writing Challenge Pulled me from my Writing Doldrums
On March 12, I was free of my rigorous German coursework (mandatory to stay in the country) and was done with my annual curriculum writing,
“Loud” Is Too Quiet: Tips for Describing Sound
I’ve now edited several books and stories written by others (though not all have made it to print). It’s made me sensitive to words that
Inside the World of The Council, an Interview with Kayla Krantz
Hello speculative fiction lovers! I’ve got a treat for you today, a glimpse inside the mind of prolific indie author and fellow Pencraft Award winner,
Phoebe Darqueling 