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Reader Book Plug!
Glenn Reynolds, master of the interwebs, just gave me a Reader Book Plug. Thanks, Glenn!
City of the Saints Historical Note #5
Brigham Young may or may not have really denounced Levi-Strauss jeans as “fornication pants.” His proposed State of Deseret was rejected by the United States Congress in favor of a significantly smaller Utah Territory in 1850, which was still twice … Continue reading
No Protection Where You Need It
“Shout.” Jacob looked at the door. “Really?” Pilate nodded. He muttered more Sumerian, gesturing over his own face. Then he stepped closer, leaned forward, and cupped one hand around his hear. “Shout it as loud as you can.” “Okay.” Jacob … Continue reading
Platte Clark Apologizes to You
Peter Jackson won’t return his phone calls. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwdHk5C5x6g
Earth Has the Lock on Moral Decadence
“Why is everything in your father’s kingdom so ugly?” she asked. “I don’t know if it’s ugly,” Jim said, “so much as it’s homemade.” “What, Heaven has all the factories?” Jim nodded. “Which means that Hell has a punk aesthetic.” … Continue reading
Timpanogos
Timpanogos (City of the Saints, part the third) is out now. Switch on the vibro-blade and buckle up, this steam-truck is about to take off!
City of the Saints Historical Note #4
The inventors in City of the Saints deserve a short note. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built railways, bridges, tunnels, and the first propeller-driven transatlantic steamship. In 2002, he came second to Sir Winston Churchill in an extended survey to find the … Continue reading
Fandemonium
This year was my first time attending my local fandom convention, Fandemonium (in Nampa). I had a great time cross-pitching books with Carter Reid, Michaelbrent Collings, and Holand Peterson. I sold a few of my own too, and gave out … Continue reading
What Is Steampunk? (Song)
I wrote a song for the first Salt City Steamfest, and performed it at the late night pajama party. Here’s the lyric: Letter from the Red Planet Dear Mama, I’m having fun Underneath a pinprick sun Pith helmet and a … Continue reading
