Monthly Archives: August 2009

Lauren Dane Guest Post – Worldbuilding and Characterization

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Lauren Dane! # Worldbuilding and Characterization The first book I wrote was a paranormal. I loved the freedom of building worlds. They were my rules, my world, the characters did what I told them to. Of … Continue reading →

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Vera Brittain, "The German Ward"

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The German Ward When the years of strife are over and my recollection fades Of the wards wherein I worked the weeks away,I shall still see, as a visions rising ‘mid the War- time shades, The ward in France where … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover – Humor

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Excerpt from The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover– Humor # Two days later, the last of the horses was slung aboard Captain Leung’s ship. Watching from the dock, Henri bounced on his toes. He’d never been to … Continue reading →

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Kirsten Saell Guest Post – "Writing F/F(/M) for the Female Gaze"

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Kirsten Saell. # Writing F/F(/M) for the Female Gaze I adore men. I love their hard bodies and their strong chins and the frankness of their bodies. I love the sound of a deep voice growling … Continue reading →

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Pirates and Swords

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Sometimes, a picture says it all. Nummy, aren’t they? Photo is of Errol Flynn and Basil Rathbone in Captain Blood, 1935. You can see the sword fight here. It’s visible that Basil Rathbone was a real fencer; Errol Flynn said, … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Pictures from Montreal

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This is going to be my last post full of Montreal photos. Really. I loved the bright colors in this mural near McGill University. This snake graffiti? mural? was near our hotel. Stadium built for the 1976 Summer Olympics. A … Continue reading →

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Sale!

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve sold a short–very short–story reprint to editor Alison Tyler for a Harlequin Spice anthology titled Alison’s Wonderland. The theme is modern day fairy tales. Here’s the table of contents:The Red Shoes (Redux) by Nikki MagennisFool’s Gold by Shanna GermainThe … Continue reading →

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Caroline Stevermer Guest Post – Digging for the Metaphor

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Caroline Stevermer! # I’m Caroline Stevermer. In addition to A College of Magics and A Scholar of Magics, both available from Tor’s Starscape imprint, I’ve collaborated with Patricia C. Wrede on Sorcery and Cecilia, The Grand … Continue reading →

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Extract from the diary of Edward Thomas, 23 February 1917

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Extract from the diary of Edward Thomas: 23 February 1917 Chaffinch sang once. Another dull cold day. Inspected stables, checked inventory of new billet for men in Rue Jeanne d’Arc, went with Colonel round 244, 141 and 234 positions and … Continue reading →

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Moonlight Mistress excerpt – Setting

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

My offering is from Moonlight Mistress, out December 2009 from Harlequin Spice. Today’s excerpt is all about the setting. It’s the beginning of World War One, and Lucilla has joined a new hospital as a nurse. Ths hospital is being … Continue reading →

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