I’m no expert, but apparently I’m knowledgeable enough that Ana and Thea of The Book Smugglers thought that they would ask me to define steampunk as I understand it. I said:
To me, steampunk is a subgenre of alternate history in which technological progress diverged and developed along mechanized lines rather than digital. In steampunk, computers [...]
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In Which I Define Steampunk
The Five Stages of Book Blogging
[This is the second in an ongoing irregular series about book blogging. The first post was my 5 General Tips for New Book Bloggers. This installment is a humorous look at the emotions that accompany book blogging. Expect a more serious look in a later installment.]
Stage #1: Desire
“I’ve been reading review and book blogs for [...]
Five General Tips to “Old” Book Bloggers
I didn’t write this, Larry at OF Blog of the Fallen did, but I think his points are excellent (even if he engages in some characteristic snark alongside) and helpful to anyone interested in book blogging.
I had some trouble getting my comment to post at his site, so I’ll put it here.
Larry – great advice. [...]
5 General Tips for New Book Bloggers
This article is the first in an ongoing irregular series of articles on the joys and trials of book blogging. Future topics include a more in depth look at useful technology, the emotional effects of book blogging, and tips for working with authors and publishers.
1. Purchase a dedicated website address.
In my own history, I have had [...]
Blurbage for GFTW
It’s time for another round of self-adulation in the form of mentioning where and when Grasping for the Wind has gotten some blurbage.
To start with, on the ARC (and I hope the published copy too) of Joel Shepherds’ Petrodor, I get top billing!
“Shepherd has created a court fantasy similar to George R. R. Martin’s A [...]
#IfIwasahero
I’ve started a little hashtag (#) database over at Twitter.com. IfIwasahero is meant to poke fun at all the stupid/inane/nonsensical things that heroes do in so many stories.
#IfIwasahero I wouldn’t wait to let the villain give his “diabolical plan” speech. I’d just run him through with my sword.
#IfIwasahero I’d slice the tongue out of that [...]
Grasping for the Wind’s Best Reads of 2009
Welcome to my favorite reads of 2009! Below is a list by category of the books I most enjoyed reading in 2009. Obviously, this a list based on my personal tastes (which often clash with the accepted preferences I’ve found) and does not mean that other 85 books I read in 2009 are no good, [...]
Read in 2009
These are all the books I read in 2009.
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
January
1. The Eyes of God by John Marco
2. Eclipse Two edited by Jonathan Strahan
3. The Fanged Crown by Jenna Helland
4. A Song in Stone by Walter H. Hunt
5. David Falkayn: [...]
Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll 2009
Dear Readers,
The Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll (to my knowledge the only awards prgram that gives and award to best review site) has opened up voting for the year 2009. Voting will remain open until Jan 14 at midnight GMT.
May I respectfully suggest that you vote for Grasping for the Wind under Best Review [...]
Top Ten Referrers of 2009
1. Sf Signal
2. Only The Best Scifi
3. Twitter.com
4. 42blips.dailyradar.com
5. Booktionary
6. Dragonmount.com
7. Bibliophile Stalker
8. Speculative Horizons
9. Facebook.com/
10. Nethspace
