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Family Fiends
A Murderous Relation: A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, by Deanna Raybourn. Reviewed by Gregory G.H. Rihn I have reviewed the “Veronica Speedwell Mysteries” as being of interest to Steampunk readers,...
View ArticleGive it a Listen! “In the Cavern of the Sleepers” a Steampunk Short Story by...
One of the best things about putting out a pair of Steampunk anthologies this year was getting to see the huge variety when it came to the submissions. While “Secrets and Airships” by A.F. Stewart was...
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A Taste of Victoriana: Hay’s Gallery and “The Navigators”
We’re all moving about a lot less these days than in the past, so I thought I’d revive my series of posts from a visit to London in 2015 to seek out 19th century and Steampunk sites. Hopefully, you’ll...
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Dangers on a Train
Ruler of the Night, by David Morell, Reviewed by Gregory G.H. Rihn There may come a time in the future when every historical personage of any note will have been “revealed” to have been a detective or...
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Wiggins Redux
The Irregular, by H. B. Lyle. Reviewed by Gregory G.H. Rihn H.B, Lyle picks up one of the few neglected threads of the Sherlock Holmes canon—whatever happened to the Baker Street Irregulars, the...
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A Lovely Chat with Alice of Alice’s Night Circus
Hello Lovelies! This time of the virus has allowed many to discover some incredible sights and sounds as artists and musicians continue to “go live” on various social media and platforms. This would...
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A Review of the Latest from Thomas B. Wild, Esq., “A Quiet Night In”
Hello Lovelies: Thomas B. Wild, Esq. has recently released his follow-up to “Awkward Encounters While Walking my Dog”, which included the viral “I’ve No More Fucks To Give”, with the charming “A Quiet...
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A Review of “The Age of Elegance” EP from Alice’s Night Circus
Hello Lovelies: While working on new projects and rebranding from Alice’s Night Circus to Alice Strange, Alice has put together a tasty EP with a new song, two reimaginings from “Metamorphose” her...
View ArticleAlchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia Review
The Alchemy of Stone follows the quest of a sentient automaton trained as an alchemist. It takes place in a totally different world, one built by gargoyles who can make the stone grow in any way they...
View ArticleGet a Sneak Peek at Ch. 1 of Out of the London Mist by Lyssa Medana
Chapter 1 Jacob looked up from the intricate gearing he was working on as a shadow passed close to the window of the workshop. It was barely visible against the swirling tendrils of London fog, but...
View ArticleGet a Sneak Peek at Ch 1 of Dybbuk’s Asylum by Jack Salva
An introduction via a peculiar encounter. A gathering of colleagues for a meeting. Hostile observers with nefarious intent. “I need you Mr. Bloodson,” pleaded a soft feminine voice. Caern jumped,...
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Check out Chapter 1 of The Mechanical Maestro by Emily Owen
Chapter One Old Mr Abernathy’s workshop was a rather peculiar one. As a newly married man, he had fled with his bride to London and rented a narrow, three-storey property at the corner of Peter Street,...
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Steampunk on Kickstarter: September 2020 Edition
Greetings Steampunk lovers! I’m starting a monthly spotlight on Steampunk themed projects on Kickstarter, and occasionally I’ll also include other fun projects that fall into one of the other punk...
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A Taste of Victoriana: The Leadenhall Market
The site of this market has been a trade center in London dating back to the Roman period, but its current visage was constructed in 1881. Like the Hay’s Gallery, it is enclosed by an amazing wrought...
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Review of Enola Holmes Movie on Netflix
What is Enola Holmes About? Enola is the younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, but unlike her brothers, she didn’t grow up in the customary Victorian fashion. Her father died when she was very...
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Steampunk on Kickstarter: Oct 2020 Edition
Ending Soon Skyharbor: 3D Printable Victorian-Steampunk Fantasy STL From the page: “Welcome to the world of Skyharbor, a 3D-printable modular terrain set, designed specifically for Victorian era,...
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Get a Sneak Peek at Chapter 1 of The Alchemist’s Mirror by Liz Delton (Coming...
One P PETRA It was a fine night for spying. Bright moonlight flickered off the small quartz oval as Petra Everturn removed it from the print shop window. She slipped it into the pocket of her burgundy...
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The Ghastly History of Cincinnati’s Music Hall – A Guest Post by Mindy Hood
Cincinnati is an odd gem of a city with buried history. Literally. Assuming an appropriate starring role in downtown’s macabre history is Music Hall, and it has taken its part very seriously over the...
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