Archive | August, 2011

Storystarter Pic and Giveaway

Posted on 19. Aug, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

It’s my second day back at school and it’s wonderful to get back into the real world, with real live people to hang out with instead of my imaginary friends. To celebrate I have a Twitter giveaway contest going on today ONLY. ReTweet my contest notices to enter to win 1 of 2 copies of [...]

A Conversation with The Steampunk Scholar

Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

As a burgeoning steampunk fan I was thrilled to speak on several panels with The Steampunk Scholar at last year’s Pure Speculation Festival in Edmonton. Mike Perschon, the man behind, The Steampunk Scholar, is indeed scholarly – a doctoral student at the University of Alberta and a professor of English at Edmonton’s, Grant MacEwan University. [...]

Featured Author: Heather McCorkle

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

I’m delighted to introduce you to YA fantasy author, Heather McCorkle, a fantastic purveyor of all things YA and writerly. Heather’s blog outlining her journey to publication is a brilliant read and has many loyal followers. She’s been supportive of my own adventures as a debut author and it’s a treat to return the favour [...]

Strangeways vs The Wraith

Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

Welcome to the steampunk world of Miss. Amelia Strangeways, necromancer and  ghosthunter living in an alternate version of New York City at the turn of the century. While Amelia’s unusual skills aren’t common knowledge, this world is rife with a hybrid of Victorian science, spiritualism, and alchemy – her cup of ghosthunting opportunities runeth over. [...]