Monthly Archives: February 2010

My Favorite Girls Dressed as Boys – Fantasy Edition

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Fantasy novels are rife with girls dressed up as boys. I’m not sure if it’s because there are so many female fantasy readers versus so many male fantasy heroes, or if it’s a result of a common romance-adventure trope sliding … Continue reading →

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Alan Seeger, "Rendezvous"

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Rendezvous I have a rendezvous with DeathAt some disputed barricade,I have a rendezvous with DeathAt some disputed barricade,When Spring comes back with rustling shadeAnd apple-blossoms fill the air–I have a rendezvous with DeathWhen Spring brings back blue days and fair. … Continue reading →

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Help the Project Auction

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Help the Project is an auction to benefit the Virginia Avenue Project, a free afterschool arts and academics program in Los Angeles, California. 100% of participating children graduate from high school. 95% go on to college. 98% are the first … Continue reading →

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Teaser from The Duke & The Pirate Queen

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Today, a teaser from The Duke & The Pirate Queen. # Captain Imena Leung did her best to appear bored. The royal cutter’s first officer examined the papers she had handed over to the inspecting officer. Chetri stood at her … Continue reading →

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Belgian Soldiers

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a historical photo. I love this one of a group of Belgian soldiers, because there’s so much story there. (You should be able to click on it to see a larger version that … Continue reading →

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Breaking Chapters

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Chapter breaks are a topic I can muse on indefinitely. This is because, when it comes to writing, I am a geek. I think chapter breaks have several purposes.1. Chapter breaks tell you where to stop reading and go to … Continue reading →

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Short and Sweet

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

This month, I’ll be working on a short story for an anthology. I haven’t written any short stories in a really long time, but I ought to remember how. So, why I am doing this instead of hurrying to complete … Continue reading →

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German edition of The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Want to read The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover auf Deutsch?You can now pre-order the German edition, Die Herzogin, ihre Zofe, der Stallbursche und ihr Liebhaber, scheduled to release August 1, 2010 from Mira Taschenbuch Im Cora … Continue reading →

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