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The Brassbright Chronicle
I've received assorted encouragements during the past week, and am spending my Saturday reflecting on them. I'm very grateful for all the wonderful folk I'm encountering on this crazy writing journey.
Excitement! In March, I'll be attending my first-ever con as a guest author. No, I'm not nervous, why do you ask? *casually snaps pencil in half without noticing*.
I'll be participating in eight panels alongside lots of wonderful authors, including some of my own personal favorites. I'll be trying very hard not to go all fangirl on them. I'll also be judging a costume contest and co-hosting the Grand Tea.
As we all relax and enjoy Coal Week, in anticipation of Refueling Day, I suppose it would be nice if you knew more about the biggest holiday in all of Industralia. The children of Industralia all know the story well. As my New Year's gift to you, I offer a short story for the season.
It's been a good day for your intrepid author. I completed NaNoWriMo this morning, submitting a 50,488 word document for validation. It's chock full of future short stories, vignettes, a holiday tale and a cookbook, all set in Industralia! More on these projects as they near publication.
But there's something else happening, too! A little cat is starting to crawl out of the bag... or is that a rat? Well! Let's keep the bookwriting fun going a little longer today... how about a COVER REVEAL?
Am writing along on a series of short stories set in the Brassbright universe, when I arrive at a scene where I wish for a father to give his son his wood-burning equipment. Since I write in a setting grounded in the Victorian era, I popped out to Google to do some 'quick research'. Two hours later, I know a lot more than I needed, but a lot less than I wanted to!
If you've ever read my own writing (and if not, here, have a cookie, my you are looking nice today, is that a new haircut?) knows that I'm a foodie. My characters indulge in lavish meals, and seem to always be hungry for the next one. So, it's very fitting that J.B. Garner has reviewed my book, The Flight To Brassbright, at his 'Starving Author' site, which carries a fun foodie-theme throughout.
Are my books written by a 'girl'? Sure. Does The Flight To Brassbright star a girl? Sure. Do I write books purely for girl readers? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I write for everyone. You'll find a variety of characters of all ages and genders in my stories, and occasionally some that aren't even human. (and even if my books only contained girl characters, would that make them unreadable or not meaningful to those who do not identify as girls? NO.)
Auditions are underway for "The Flight To Brassbright" Audio Book. So far, really good! Would you like to audition for the voice of Constance? (and all the background voices too, whew!) You are very welcome to give it a go.
I think I've located one of Gerard Liddle's distant relatives. If you've read "The Flight To Brassbright", you'll know that Mister Liddle invented the WaterDropper, the Perkylater, My Liddle Peony, and so much more. Doesn't this seem like a Liddle invention to you?