Monthly Archives: July 2010

Top 5 Angsty Heroes

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I love angsty heroes. You might have guessed that about me at some point. Ahem. Anyway, my top five: 1. Any Laura Kinsale hero. I mean, how can you top the boy prostitute who becomes a ninja? Or the vertiginous … Continue reading →

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How To Begin Writing blah blah blah

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve been rooting around in my backbrain trying to figure out how I begin writing a new story. I mean the writing part, not the coming up with ideas part.These days, since I’ve been writing novels to deadline, it’s easy … Continue reading →

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The 5th Seaforth Highlanders in the trenches

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

From The Great War Diaries of John Bruce Cairnie of the 5th Seaforth Highlanders, 1915, transcribed by James Bruce. # 06-Jul-15 A fine morning. Had to wait on after stand-to (3 a.m.) in case the Briggie comes along. Shaved, breakfasted … Continue reading →

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City of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Today’s a big day here in Philadelphia – it’s Independence Day! There are many other reasons I love living in Philadelphia. Here are a couple of them. This mural, representing local independent radio station WXPN, is one. The mural is … Continue reading →

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Robert Graves, "A Dead Boche"

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

A Dead BocheTo you who’d read my songs of War And only hear of blood and fame, I’ll say (you’ve heard it said before) “War’s Hell!” and if you doubt the same, Today I found in Mametz Wood A certain … Continue reading →

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Brenda Shaughnessy, "Miracles"

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Miracles I spent the whole daycrying and writing, untilthey became the same, as when the planet covers the sunwith all its might and stillI can see it; or when one dead body gives its heartto a name on a list. … Continue reading →

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Down the Rabbit Hole to Alison’s Wonderland

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m over at the Savvy Authors blog today, talking about inspiration. Happy launch day to Alison’s Wonderland from Harlequin Spice!“From a perverse prince to a vampire-esque Sleeping Beauty, the stars of these reimagined tales are—like the original protagonists—chafing at desire … Continue reading →

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