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Websterism
“I’ve been meaning to ask you,” he said to Roxie, pointing to the row of squiggles over the top of the bay door. “What language is that? It’s everywhere in this Kingdom, but I haven’t heard a language spoken … Continue reading
What Is Steampunk? (City of the Saints: Edgar Allan Poe)
Another illustration from Jeff:
What Is Steampunk? (City of the Saints: Sam Clemens)
As of today, I am 65% through the first draft of City of the Saints, my gonzo steampunk action romp set in the year 1859 in the Kingdom of Deseret. My tentative plan, though things may change, is to publish … Continue reading
I Was Raised in Missouri
“He sent you to kill Brigham Young, and you double-crossed him.” Poe saw truth-induced hesitation in the other man’s face, so he kept going. “You were supposed to kill Clemens, too, or at least capture him, but Rockwell and the … Continue reading
Taffy Was a Welshman
Captain Jones stomped through the creek, righteous rage playing across his square face. “It was you, wasn’t it, boyo?” he demanded, staring hard at O’Shaughnessy. The Irishman sneered. “Taffy was a Welshman,” he chanted, “Taffy was a thief—”Crunch! Jones pistol-whipped … Continue reading
Serials
I’ve recently read two great novels that were written as serials, Michael Chabon’s Gentlemen of the Road and Charles Portis’s True Grit. Of course, lots of classic novels have been written this way. Dickens, for instance, wrote serials. I’m writing … Continue reading
Children Will Not Be Admitted At All
“Mummies!” cried Edgar Allen Poe, flinging his hands up in a conjuror’s wave before him. “Mummies, of both man and mysterious beast!” He stalked the deck of the Liahona, cool breeze snapping around his … Continue reading
