#BookReview Olga Núñez Miret on Real Steampunkery Tech
January 8, 2025
Tag: Victorian Era
Vintage Vignettes — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
March 30, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024 Above, two chuckaboos? Or perhaps something more? Welcome, my chuckaboos! The vintage of choice today is Victorian. Some of you will remember from my posts (years ago) that “chuckaboo” was slang in that era for a dear friend. Those with great recall will notice that I posted this two years ago. … More Vintage Vignettes — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
#BookReview Olga Núñez Miret #VictorianSlang
October 17, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022 Welcome, my chuckaboos! I’m doing an extra post this week, because I’m *almighty* honored and excited about Olga Núñez Miret’s review of“Speak Chuckaboo, Slang of the Victorian and Steam Eras.” Comments are closed here, but I hope you’ll click over to Olga’s post and say hello. https://www.authortranslatorolga.com/?p=14418 ♥ ♥ ♥ Back … More #BookReview Olga Núñez Miret #VictorianSlang
Wednesday Writing — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
September 21, 2022
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Belated Happy Anniversary… to me Welcome, my chuckaboos! Yes, I’m in a Victorian state of mind. Many of you will remember that “chuckaboo” was slang in that era for a dear friend. I don’t talk about the details of this, so I don’t often mention it. However, September holds two … More Wednesday Writing — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary
September 7, 2022
Wednesday, September 7, 2022What a great surprise from Dan Antion. He featured the slang dictionaries from my “Author Tool Chest” collection among a lovely collection of man-made items. I’m thrilled for the new addition to that series, Speak Chuckaboo, Slang of the Victorian and Steam Eras” to get this boost. Click the link in bold to … More Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary
Hidebound Hump Day — Fiona Fights Back
June 5, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Rob and I are together again! Last year I was kicking around a serial idea with Rob Goldstein, Who did the beautiful illustrations for Hullaba Lulu. I envisioned a steampunk satire of The Scarlet Pimpernel. My heroine is Fiona Finch, the Pink Pimpernel. Her story is one of foppish frivolity, sarcasm, and … More Hidebound Hump Day — Fiona Fights Back
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 39 Conclusion
April 17, 2019
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 It’s time for Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m grateful to everyone who started this wild ride on the #steampunk train, and then the submarine. What mode of transportation will we take next? As you know, the serials on this blog are pantser stories. They are completely unplanned. I let the “three … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 39 Conclusion
End of the #Steampunk Line
April 15, 2019
Monday, April 15, 2019 I hear the conductor shout. Next stop — end of the line! My chuckaboos, I’ve had 38 weeks of enthuzimuzzy, rerunning this serial with all of you aboard the steampunk train (and submarine). However, this Wednesday Hidebound Hump Day will reveal the conclusion of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. … More End of the #Steampunk Line
Straitlaced Saturday — The Jewel of Seven Stars
April 13, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! It’s been awhile since I shared a Victorian Novels post. Since my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. will conclude with the next chapter, I wanted to do one more of these features. A few years ago I read a Project Gutenberg copy of The Jewel … More Straitlaced Saturday — The Jewel of Seven Stars
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 38
April 10, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 It’s time for Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m grateful to everyone who started this wild ride on the #steampunk train, and then the submarine. What mode of transportation will we take next? Hang on tight. This is the penultimate episode of the serial! Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 38
Character Recap – Cornelis Drebbel
April 8, 2019
Monday, April 8, 2019 Hello my chuckaboos! I knew we were close to the end of this rerun of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. However, I’ve had so much going on that it only just now registered with me how very close the conclusion is. As the story-line drew close to an … More Character Recap – Cornelis Drebbel
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 37
April 3, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Our heroes are still in the purple world. Will they return home this time? The steampunk submarine is coming into port. Let’s not waste any time. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers Chapter 29 “When the loud harmonic noise of … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 37
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 36
March 27, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 It’s Hidebound Hump Day again, my chuckaboos! This is a rather noisy episode. I didn’t notice Cornelis Drebbel’s submarine coming into port. However, I see the harbor master waving, and now I can hear his voice. Let’s get straight to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers From last … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 36
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 35
March 20, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m off-line, but didn’t want to leave you hanging from any cliffs with the serial. Collecting the recap for this episode reminded me of some fabulous animated videos created by Chris Graham. Let’s get over to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 35
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 34
March 12, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m off-line, but didn’t want to leave you hanging from any cliffs with the serial. Let’s get straight to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers A Rewind from Chapter 3 First things first, I told myself as I turned my attention … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 34
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 33
March 6, 2019
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Unfortunately I still haven’t gotten my agoraphobic self on the road. Even without my “messed-up-ness,” a cross country relocation is a lot for one person, physically and mentally… and I’m no spring chicken… So, please forgive me for being scarce. I miss visiting other … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 33
Straitlaced Saturday — Chicago World’s Fair 1893
March 2, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! This post complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Many people are intrigued by the Victorian Era. That doesn’t surprise me. The time has many different “faces” in my imagination — it has something for everyone. Take the seedy, … More Straitlaced Saturday — Chicago World’s Fair 1893
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 32
February 27, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Right now, I’m sitting in the floor, surrounded by boxes, trying to lasso all the phone calls I need to make, and accounts that need address changes, and… I can see that it is more than I can do in the next three days, … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 32
Straitlaced Saturday — Mansfield Park
February 23, 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! I’m here with another Victorian Novels feature. This series complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Jane Austen has been mentioned in more than one of the serial chapters. I just realized that one of her novels escaped my attention. How … More Straitlaced Saturday — Mansfield Park
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 31
February 20, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! When I wrote this episode back in 2015, I was working on a novel called The Guitar Mancer. Later I even tried to serialize it here as a means of finishing it. The feedback of readers back then brought an unexpected change to the story. It … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 31
Straitlaced Saturday — Elusive Isabel
February 16, 2019
Saturday, February 16, 2019 Straitlaced Saturday and the Victorian Novels feature is finally back. It complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. With these posts, I’ll give you some information about novels written in the Victorian Era of the real world, along with a link where you can get the … More Straitlaced Saturday — Elusive Isabel
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 30
February 13, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day, my chuckaboos! I know this image is not from the right era, but the dashing man looking all afternoonified, made me think of something Cornelis might do. I think Valentine’s Day around him would be positively naty narking. Back in 2015, Christoph Fischer sent the “things” for this chapter. Christoph … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 30
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 29
February 6, 2019
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Not to repeat myself from my Saturday post, but… Happy Chinese New Year. Happy Year of the Earth Pig! Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system. My chuckaboos, it’s time for Hidebound Hump Day! Our heroes are in a strange purple world. It reminded me of this image Rob Goldstein made … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 29
Straitlaced Saturday — Vril
January 26, 2019
Saturday, January 26, 2019 Welcome back to Straitlaced Saturday and a new feature here at Teagan’s Books. Victorian Novels will complement the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. The latest chapter of that serial (click here for chapter 27) mentioned another novel written within the time-frame of my story. Vril, the … More Straitlaced Saturday — Vril
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 27
January 23, 2019
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 When I wrote this chapter back in 2015, I was experiencing a lack of energy. It made me relate to these images of worn-out, abandoned locomotives. Since my characters sometimes reflect my experiences of a given moment, I went to my manuscript with the intention of exploring what a tiny magical … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 27
Straightlaced Saturday — Lady Audley’s Secret
January 19, 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019 Welcome back to Straightlaced Saturday! I’m toying with a new feature, that will complement the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. My thought is to give you some information about novels written in the Victorian Era of the real world, along with a link … More Straightlaced Saturday — Lady Audley’s Secret
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.2
January 16, 2019
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 This episode finishes the three random things from Donna Parker at Yadadarcyyada. Be sure to visit her blog and look around, read and enjoy. The #submarine is at our port. It’s rising to the surface now, and we’re ready for another chapter of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Previously … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.2
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.1
January 9, 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day. Back in 2015 he three things” for this chapter were from Donna Parker at Yadadarcyyada. Her writing is uniquely wonderful as she shares her thoughts on a variety of things. Aside from the random things, Donna’s inventive blog name inspired an important part of this chapter. Be … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.1
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 25
January 2, 2019
Wednesday, January 2, 2019Happy New Year, my chuckaboos! It’s a new year, and appropriately enough our heroes have a new mode of transportation. We are no longer on the road locomotive. The #Steampunk train is now a submarine! No matter how we’re traveling, I’m happy to share the journey with you. My heartfelt thanks to … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 25
Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 24
December 29, 2018
Saturday, December 29 , 2018 Here we are, in that limbo between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s still a festive time, but it is rather a “between” time. However, the #SteamPunk train has arrived at the platform and we’re ready for another chapter of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Although the mode of transportation … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 24
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 23
December 26, 2018
Wednesday, December 26 , 2018 I hope everyone who celebrated any sort of holiday this week had a joyous and relaxing time. I’m always hearing people say “Christmas is all about families.” Well, I don’t have a family, but I enjoy the holiday in my own way. Festivities were perhaps a little restrained this year for … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 23
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 22.2
December 19, 2018
Wednesday, December 19 , 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day! The #SteamPunk train wears festive holiday lights today. It’s headed to the northern Pacific coast of the USA, during the Victorian Era. That’s where we’ll finish chapter 22 of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Today we will see what the third of the “three … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 22.2
Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 22.1
December 15, 2018
Saturday, December 15 , 2018 It’s Straightlaced Saturday! Welcome aboard the #SteamPunk train. Our destination is the northern Pacific coast of the USA, during the Victorian Era. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Back in 2015, the random “three things” for this chapter were provided by John W. Howell at Fiction … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 22.1
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 20
December 5, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day. Find your seat on the #SteamPunk train. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Many have been enjoying the imaginative art from Eugene Ivanov. I found several available as public domain images. However, this is the last one I … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 20
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 19
November 28, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! (I do love the Victorian vernacular, even if it is harder to use than Roaring Twenties slang.) Find your seat on the #SteamPunk train. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Do you remember I told you … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 19
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 18
November 21, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day. Find your seat. The #SteamPunk train is preparing to leave the station. Oh, and buckle up, because we may encounter some dangerous curves. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the USA. No matter where you are, I am thankful to have you on this train. My wish … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 18
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 17
November 14, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, everyone. I’m happy to see you. In this chapter I give you a couple of hints for something that will be revealed in the near future. So I hope you’ll remember later in the journey of this #steampunk train. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 17
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 16
November 7, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Hello, November! It’s National Novel Writing Month again — or #NaNoWriMo as it’s also called. I have more going on than usual, so this year I’m doing the editing version. I’m bookizing the third 1920s novel of Pip and Granny Phanny’s adventures, A Ghost in the Kitchen — Three Ingredients 2. I’ll keep you … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 16
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 15
October 31, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Happy Halloween, everyone! Welcome back to the spontaneously written, #SteamPunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Everything about the story is driven by the random things that were sent by readers, back in 2015. When I say everything, I mean it — even the location. Although no one … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 15
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 14
October 24, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who got on the party bus for the launch of Atonement in Bloom! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everyone who hosted the launch post, reblogged, allowed me to use images, and otherwise helped me promote my new novel. If you missed the launch, don’t worry. … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 14
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 13
October 17, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 It’s Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. There was not a Straightlaced Saturday chapter last week, so today we pick up where we left off a week ago. Remember I’ve mentioned that this serial was originally presented as a “culinary” mystery. All of the random “things” that … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 13
Hiedbound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 12
October 10, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. My blog-writing time is limited to the weekend, and it was a very busy one. So without further ado, here’s chapter 12. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers Chapter 11. Felicity thought one … More Hiedbound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 12
Straightlaced Saturday Day — Cornelis Drebbel 11
October 6, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. If you enjoyed my 1920s stories about Paisley Idelle Peabody, aka Pip — keep an eye out. My characters begin to feel left out when I start new stories. Keep an eye out in this episode. … More Straightlaced Saturday Day — Cornelis Drebbel 11
Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 10
October 3, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, where we continue our Victorian (#SteamPunk) adventure from Straightlaced Saturday. This episode brings up some health matters for the characters. That wouldn’t be surprising if you knew that I wrote it in March of 2015, during a huge snowfall. I hate snow, so I was really missing the … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 10
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
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
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
Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Hidebound Hump-Day
August 29, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 “Hidebound Hump Day” and “Straightlaced Saturday” — Re-Beginning “Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers” as prelude to a new serial. Last week we reached the end of the line, with the final episode for the Jazz Age Wednesdays serial Hullaba Lulu. It was a dieselpunk series, set in the Roaring Twenties authored by … More Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Hidebound Hump-Day
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 33
September 26, 2015
Indies Agree… I love that “Indie” has endlessly different subjects, genres, and formats. I’m happy that every indie author and blogger is unique. Despite all that diversity, it seems that all indie authors agree on the importance of reviews – whether posted in a blog, magazine, or on a bookseller’s site. Oh, I admit to my jaw-dropping … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 33
Train Schedule and Character Recap – Copper and the Rest
September 19, 2015
Update — I passed my ITIL certification exam! Argle-bargle Last episode I had found myself a “word of the day” — shilly shally. I had so much fun with it that I found another word of the day to entertain myself, argle-bargle. While all of you were at the station (and thank you from the … More Train Schedule and Character Recap – Copper and the Rest
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 32
September 12, 2015
Word of the Day Often I think I should have a word of the day. Once I bought a desk calendar of them, but it turned out to be words that none of us would sensibly use under any circumstance, professional, playfully, or otherwise. I haven’t come up with a viable way to give myself a word of … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 32
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 31
September 5, 2015
Three Things & Three Blogs I hesitated to ask for more “things” to fuel the steam locomotive to the Victorian Era, because the serial is nearing the end of the line. What if I got more things than I could use? I wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. However, I still had to have the three things. … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 31
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode- 30
August 29, 2015
Unexpected Connections I don’t delude myself that my blog serials are “properly” written stories. They are pure unplanned, pantser fun. Since I never know what the next episode will bring, I can’t do advance planning so that everything is properly connected from the beginning. Events and characters show up later than is “acceptable.” I’m aware that flaw … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode- 30
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 29
August 22, 2015
Chugging Along Slowly The steam locomotive to the Victorian Era is almost at the platform to take you to Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Although, it’s chugging along rather slowly. One of the landslide of things that derailed the locomotive last weekend was the cold I had Saturday. Happily I managed to fight … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 29
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 28
August 8, 2015
Rewinding It was serendipitous that “three things” from Western Romance writer Mary J McCoy-Dressel fueled the story-line of this episode. While there’s not a typical romance involved, there is something sort of along those lines. Mary has been a great supporter of this blog and all the serials. In fact, if I were to rewind, you’d see … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 28
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 27
August 1, 2015
So the Drama… I’m afraid I gave in to the dramatic again. I might as well tell you that there is another cliffhanger ahead. But you’re forewarned, so try not to scream “Akkk!” about my theatrics when you get there. The multi-talented Sarah Vernon at “Rogues & Vagabonds” sent the three things that fueled the steam … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 27
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 25
July 19, 2015
Thank you! My heartfelt thanks to everyone who checked on me yesterday. Thanks to those who left three things to drive the plot of this serial. And thanks for coming back after that delay! Yes, yesterday the steam locomotive to the Victorian Era was stalled in Migraineville. It was also out of the “things” that fuel the plot … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 25
Bandits Hijack – Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers
July 18, 2015
The steam locomotive to the Victorian Era was hijacked! Dear reader, bandits attacked the steam engine and it is stranded in parts unknown. All I can see is a dilapidated sign bearing the name Migraineville, USA… However, when they found the train was empty of fuel, with no sets of “3 things” to drive … More Bandits Hijack – Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 23
July 4, 2015
To those of you in the USA… Happy Independence Day! In celebration, rather than taking you to the Victorian Era on our usual steam locomotive, this time we’ll bring all our picnic paraphernalia and get on board a red, white, and blue decorated dirigible and soar into our story. Steering the airship is Kathryn, aka … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 23
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 22
June 27, 2015
Energy! Early this year I had a very unpleasant head cold. So I gave my characters, Felicity and Cornelis, nasty head colds too — and funny, sneezing chaos ensued. Last weekend I barely found time to write Episode-21, and was a day late with it. This weekend I had my every-other-Friday off. But all … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 22
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 21
June 20, 2015
Thanks for waiting Welcome back everyone. I’m so glad you waited for the steam locomotive to the Victorian Era. The “three things” for this chapter are from Donna Parker at Yadadarcyyada – Vague Meanderings of the Broke and Obscure, a truly wonderful blog. In Donna’s posts she shares her thoughts on a variety of things. In one … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 21
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 20
June 13, 2015
Caution: Shameless Self-promotion Ahead Thank you so very much to Donna, RC, and Kathryn, who have all sent “three things” to drive this story. All those are waiting in queue. However, the steam(punk) locomotive was all out of fuel when I started writing this episode. Also since I didn’t have “three things” to drive this … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 20
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 19
June 6, 2015
Every picture tells a story… Or it does if the camera is in the hands of Timothy Price at T&L Photos. The photographs make for a chronicle of day-to-day life for Tim and his family in “the land of enchantment” — also known as New Mexico. That family includes a four-footed crew of felines that keep … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 19
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 18
May 30, 2015
Communication Breakdown Communication Breakdown, It’s always the same; I’m having a nervous breakdown, Drive me insane… Led Zeppelin Pardon me for jittering off into a Zeppelin-zone… It was that kind of week. I could describe all the chaos that resulted from lack of communication, but that would take all day. Just watch a clip of the … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 18
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 14
April 25, 2015
What’s in a name? Last time I promised that this episode would reveal the name of the mysterious Woman in Trousers. Her name shifted and altered in my mind throughout the week. But yes, the “things” finally led to the naming of the Woman. I thought to pay homage to a character from an all but forgotten … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 14
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 13
April 18, 2015
I admit defeat… Sassy segues sauntered away. Glib words have gotten up and gone. So far I’ve drafted three beginnings for this post. Then I saved them for another episode — they just won’t do for today. I’ve admitted to myself that I simply don’t know how to start. That usually means I’m truly impressed with someone… and … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 13
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 12
April 11, 2015
Hello everyone, I’m always excited when I’m able to get ahead of schedule on anything, particularly this “interactive, culinary, steampunk” serial. However, I never thought I’d need to have a couple of episodes written in advance because of a bereavement. For the time being, I’m simply unable to talk about it, but it’s just Crystal … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 12
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 10
March 29, 2015
Color My World — Please! Maybe you’ve heard me mention my thing about color. I seem to have a physical need for color. I used to wear black occasionally — it’s a color. However, I’ve seen so very, very much of it in DC, that I avoid it now (except for basic slacks once in a … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 10
Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Stay Tuned!
March 28, 2015
Steam Train Schedule Update Many of you are used to seeing the new episodes of our “interactive” Steampunk serial on Saturdays (when I post them from the USA). So I wanted to let you know that there will be a slight weather delay — the weather that I’m under. I won’t be able to finish Episode-10 until … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Stay Tuned!
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