Author Spotlight: C. R. Simper

The Journey “The Journey of Inspector Roux” was the result of a single idea: in the steampunk world, what sort of medical advancements would be available? I was in the middle of editing my science fiction novel the day my daughter invited me to join her in...

Author Spotlight: Michael Cross

On Inspiration: I have a confession to make. It’s not something that many people know about me. Behind these dark brown eyes lies a hidden passion that I’m only now beginning to reveal. It drives me to reach a hand up to a sky filled with airships, ride on...

Author Spotlight: TC Phillips

Living With Writers Writers—let’s face it, we’re an odd bunch. I’m serious. If you don’t believe me, the next time you are in a bookstore try and play ‘spot the writer’. It’s actually pretty easy, we are usually the sun deprived ones sporting a caffeine-induced...

Author Spotlight: J. R. Potter

Embracing the Terra Unknown I admit it: I’ve only written one steampunk story in my life.Normally, this admission would be something I’d keep close to my chest. I’d bury it down there with the packs of baseball cards I used to steal as a wayward pre-teen,...

Author Spotlight: Rie Sheridan Rose

Grimm’s Steampunk Once upon a time, there was a call for Steampunk stories to be included in the new anthology from Xchyler Publishing. Having been to several of the X Team’s launch parties, and having read some of their books, I was intrigued. I had become acquainted...