Tag: Steampunk
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My lady, the Queen’s Engineer
A talk with Author Scott E. Tarbet, Part 5 I must admit that Author Scott E. Tarbet is full of surprises. To rewrite Shakespeare’s comedy as steampunk is clever, but apparently not clever enough. In this, my final interview with Mr. Tarbet, I am treated to a discussion of a personal favorite in his book.…
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Give the actor a pen!
A talk with Author Scott E. Tarbet, Part 3 Painting, acting, singing, dancing, writing . . . who cares? It’s all art, right? Well, try this: if you are a talented singer and actor, perhaps you are an expert at your craft, sit down and try to write some of the plots you deliver to…
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Playing Favorites
A talk with Author Scott E. Tarbet, Part 2 Admit it, bibliophiles, you are all biased. When was the last time you picked up a book, examined every character inside, and then led these make-believe people through your conscious mind equally, with legal precision? Face it, our relationships with fictional characters are no different than…
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Shakespeare and Steampunk, Double Reboot
A talk with Author Scott E. Tarbet, Part 1 Welcome to the first of my interviews with Author Scott E. Tarbet. A new and rising sensation in steampunk, Scott hails from the volumes of indie book producer Xchyler Publishing. His first novel, A Midsummer Night’s Steampunk, was an instant worldwide sensation. Globally, the book is popular enough…
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Steampunk Author’s Hot New Release
Scott E. Tarbet to appear at Marissa’s Gifts and Books Have you been dying to meet a rising star in steampunk? Utah fans, here’s your chance. Marissa’s Gifts & Books, a charming local independent bookstore, is hosting a signing of the new second edition of A Midsummer Night’s Steampunk, featuring the heroic Pauline on a gorgeous new…
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Hot Steam on a Midsummer Night
Ginger’s Notes here. How about a little Sunday Steampunk! Author Scott E. Tarbet does it again with a riveting revision of his popular first novel. A Midsummer Night’s Steampunk, now a worldwide hit, is selling on Amazon.com. Watch my Author Spotlights for a special interview series with Scott. You won’t see it anywhere but here,…
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The Quiet Sister
with Neve Talbot, author of “West End” Today, I am walking with a close friend. I only met her a few weeks ago, but when I did, I loved her instantly. She is one of those people that “fits” wherever she goes. I do not mean she is a social butterfly; she is really very…
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Vengeance is mine, saith the Captain
with Scott E. Tarbet, author of “Nautilus Redux” Today, I walked for miles, treasure hunting. I was rewarded when I reached the house of a Mr. Ned Land, whose riches are in his own life story: for his life intersects with the with the lives of both Captain Nemo and Professor Arronax. I have waited long weeks to talk to Mr.…
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Broken Hearts of Crystal
Walking aboard a spaceship with J. Aurel Guay, author of “The Princess of Jasoom” Today, I am in a shipyard. Once again, it is the Victorian era, and once again, I am surrounded by brilliant, impossible machinery. However, unlike my walk with the con artists of The Silver Scams, I am pleased to note that I can be…
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The Golden Stores of Dr. Silvertongue
with M. K. Wiseman, author of “The Silver Scams” Steampunk author M. K. Wiseman, creator of the story “The Silver Scams,” arranges a walk for me with two rather shady characters. I have, upon this occasion, traveled all the way to Holland to speak with a most impressive gentleman who has promised to raise the country above sea…