Category: Mechanized Masterpieces II

  • The Quiet Sister

    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…

  • Vengeance is mine, saith the Captain

    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.…

  • Broken Hearts of Crystal

    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…

  • The Golden Stores of Dr. Silvertongue

    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…