Smoke and Roses: A Steampunk Language of Flowers

Brassbright Blog Posts

By Constance on July 16, 2018

The world of Brighthope shares some of Earth's beliefs, traditions, and superstitions. Many are very similar. Some are unique to this world, but carry similar sentiments to Earth concepts. Astrology is popular in Brighthope, especially in the country of Industralia. Our protagonist, Constance, was born on May 3rd of 1877.…

By Constance on May 3, 2018

A project I lent a red pen to is out! Isn't this *pretty*? Would make a wonderful gift, now wouldn't it?

Library of Congress: Free Classic Books

By Constance on October 7, 2017

The Library of Congress is a great resource for avid readers. You can find lots of classic books to read online... for free!

My Scheduled Events at Motor City Steam Con

By Constance on July 4, 2017

Motor City Steam Con JULY 14 - 16, 2017 Writer's Block Readings Saturday 1:00 - 2:00pm Salon IV (Writers' Block) Lori Holuta, Crysta Coburn We'll be reading from our own books! Check the schedule at the website to learn when other authors will be reading, too. Character Creation Challenge Saturday…

The Hidden Doors

By Constance on June 21, 2017

While "Down The Tubes" is in my editor's hands, I'll be spending July at Camp NaNoWriMo revising an old manuscript. This one focuses on a mystery in Brassbright City, and a tight-knit group of teenagers who are determined to solve it.

I’m Going To Summer Camp!

By Constance on June 16, 2017

While the big work of finalizing Novel #2, Down The Tubes, continues slowly, looks like I'll be writing another Steamkettle Kids book in July tucked away in my cabin at Camp NaNoWriMo. The title? Hide and Go Eeek!

Want A Free Book?

By Constance on June 4, 2017

To celebrate Audible's release of "The Steamkettle Kids Save The Day" as an audio book, the Kindle version of the story can be yours for FREE starting Monday June 5th, through Friday June 9th. Christopher Cogan, Paisley Pockets and little Jimmy Cupper all want you to nick a copy and follow along on their adventures!

Magnificent Devices Series

By Constance on May 29, 2017

It's been a fun journey reading Shelley Adina's Magnificent Devices series these past four years, ever since I randomly stumbled on Book #1, Lady of Devices offered for free as an Amazon promo. I have happily paid for all eleven books in the rest of the series. This afternoon I finished the final book, Fields of Gold (though Shelley Adina, lovely and kind woman that she is, left me a glimmer of anticipation at the end).

Motor City Steam Con 2017

By Constance on April 20, 2017

Tentatively, I'll be on two panels: Eatin' Mummies and Other Strange Victorian Fads, and Writing for Young Adults.

A project I lent a red pen to is out! Isn’t this *pretty*? Would make a wonderful gift, now wouldn’t it? Click the picture to see the book at Etsy.

Steamed and Steamy: Recipes from the Steampunk World of Industralia

To be born in Industralia is to be born a foodie, so this cookbook was inevitable. Within these pages you’ll learn how to cook many of Industralia’s favorite foods, from breakfast right on through to late night snacks. You’ll even learn how to make some traditional “Coal Week” holiday treats. The recipes have been pulled directly from the plotlines of The Flight To Brassbright, The Legend of The Engineer, and the soon to be released Down The Tubes.

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