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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.
Dressing up Description: Harness the Power of ‘Red’
Personally, I absolutely LOVE to write long descriptions of places and events, but I know that for many this can be a slog. It’s difficult
Steampunk Book Review: Perdido Street Station by China Mieville
I’ve had this title on my TBR list forever because I have seen it mentioned on several Steampunk lists. During my long trip in April
3 Things I’ve Learned From Hashtag Games on Twitter
Until recently, I have been a pretty passive Twitter user. It was something people said I should use to promote my blog, so I connected
Overcoming the Requisite Awkward Intro Post
Isn’t that the beauty of language? The fact that a few words can hold so much promise and mean so many different things to different people; it is force that drives my life.
Memepunk: Writing Encouragement
From time to time, a writer just needs a little encouragement. The type of encouragement will vary from tough love to a good snuggle depending
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