by Penny Freeman | May 29, 2014 | Writing
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...
by Penny Freeman | May 28, 2014 | Writing
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...
by Penny Freeman | May 27, 2014 | Writing
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...
by Penny Freeman | May 25, 2014 | Writing
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,...
by Penny Freeman | May 23, 2014 | Writing
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...