Monthly Archives: October 2012

I love the owl on this

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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The General’s Mistress by Jo Graham

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

The General’s Mistress by Jo Graham is out tomorrow. It’s based on the life of a real person, Maria Versfelt. I thought I’d post about it, since it has a crossdressing heroine! Here’s the summary, which *heh* does not mention … Continue reading →

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“The Choice,” Rudyard Kipling

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

The Choice 1917 (The American Spirit Speaks) T0 the judge of Right and Wrong With Whom fulfilment lies Our purpose and our power belong, Our faith and sacrifice. Let Freedom’s Land rejoice! Our ancient bonds are riven; Once more to … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow Night! Philadelphia Science Fiction Society

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

The October speaker will be unable to make it to the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society’s meeting this Friday night (October 19), so I was asked if I could substitute. You can read more here. My portion of the program begins … Continue reading →

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Roundup of Recent Guest Posts

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

More book-preview posts. I’ve been introduced to a lot of new authors this way! Angel With A Bullet by M.C. Grant. A lighthearted noir mystery. Yes, I meant to use both adjectives! Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan. A Young Adult … Continue reading →

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My Capclave 2012 Schedule

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll be at Capclave this weekend! Here’s my schedule. Full schedule here. The Future of YA Saturday, 12:00 pm, Rockville/Potomac Warren Buff, Victoria Janssen, Sherin Nicole, Diana Peterfreund What is the next big trend in YA now that Vampires and … Continue reading →

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Boys, Boys, Boys – Vintage Erotica Covers

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

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“To My Brother,” Siegfried Sassoon

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

To My Brother Give me your hand, my brother, search my face; Look in these eyes lest I should think of shame; For we have made an end of all things base. We are returning by the road we came. … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review: “9 p.m. Victoria Coach Station” by Kate Pearce

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

Morning, Noon and Night: Erotica for Couples, edited by Alison Tyler, is out November 13, 2012 from Cleis Press. It’s an anthology with a nifty concept: one story for each hour of the day (plus one more for lagniappe). My … Continue reading →

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