Month: September 2018

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A Revealing Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 9

September 29, 2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018  It’s another “Revealing” Straightlaced Saturday. The first blogger I got acquainted with — back in November of 2012, for National Novel Writing Month, was  Mary J McCoy-Dressel.  In 2015 she provided the “things/ingredients” for Wednesday’s episode and for this one.  Mary made an off-handed, fanciful comment about destiny… and as you saw in episode … More A Revealing Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 9

Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 8

September 26, 2018

Wednesday, September 26, 2018  Thanks to everyone who visited the virtual art show, Under the Sea.  I preempted the Straightlaced Saturday edition of this serial for that post, but today the steampunk locomotive is back on track. Ladies and gentlemen, I bid you welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, where we continue our Victorian adventure from Wednesday last.  Horsefeathers… I can’t … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 8

Under the Sea, a Virtual Art Gallery Showcasing the work of Rob Goldstein

September 21, 2018

Welcome to my art gallery.  Today the venue is the #steampunk submarine of Cornelis Drebbel, who graciously allowed us into his domain.  I’m excited to present the artwork of Rob Goldstein, who illustrated Hullaba Lulu.  Please join me for a stroll through the submarine to view his images. Yes, that’s the first piece of Rob’s … More Under the Sea, a Virtual Art Gallery Showcasing the work of Rob Goldstein

Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 7

September 19, 2018

Wednesday, September 19, 2018  Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day and the next episode of the steampunk serial.  The next random “thing” a reader left to drive the plot of this story should come as no surprise — “steam engine.”  Let’s see if I use it in a way you expect.  (winks) Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 7

A “Revealing” Straightlaced Saturday — & Cornelis Drebbel 6

September 15, 2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018 Did the allure of the word “revealing” lure you to my clutches? I’m giving a shout-out to the fabulous Mae Clair who has just revealed the delicious cover of her next novel! The big release of the book won’t be until January, but you can pre-order End of Day here.  I don’t … More A “Revealing” Straightlaced Saturday — & Cornelis Drebbel 6

Invitation — Virtual Art Gallery Showing — Under the Sea — the work of Robert M. Goldstein

September 13, 2018

Save the Date! It’s a virtual #ArtShow of images by Robert M. Goldstein, the illustrator of Hullaba Lulu.  The venue is the #SteamPunk submarine of Cornelis Drebbel! You are invited to join Rob and me at my blog for the showing — Under the Sea, all next weekend, beginning September 21st. Stay tuned for Straightlaced Saturday this weekend and Copper, the Alchemist, … More Invitation — Virtual Art Gallery Showing — Under the Sea — the work of Robert M. Goldstein

Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 5

September 12, 2018

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 You can also click here for the video. You’ve arrived at Hidebound Hump Day! As you can see, I had a special treat for this chapter.  Chris Graham (the Story Reading Ape) did the above animation, and I’m tickled pink! His character, Artie the genius chimp, has been here several times.  Before Artie … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 5

Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 4

September 8, 2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018  Thanks for being at the station for this rerun of my steampunk serial with a Victorian setting.  This adventure was written spontaneously, with “three things” left by readers (back in 2015) driving every element of this story from the setting to the characters.    Writing Process I enjoy alteration, as you will … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 4

Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 3

September 5, 2018

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day!  I call it hidebound because Victorians are sometimes described that way.  It might be hard to decide who the “hero” of this story is, but everything revolves around Cornelis Drebbel.  I suppose Cornelis is a bit of a tortured soul, due to the accident of alchemy that … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 3

Straight-Laced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 2

September 1, 2018

Saturday, September 1, 2018  If you saw my Wednesday post, then you know that I’m trying to lighten my workload for awhile.  To do that, and to prepare you for what will eventually be coming next, I’m re-running a past “three things” style serial.  It’s Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers — a steampunk serial with … More Straight-Laced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 2