Author Archives: Victoria Janssen

About Victoria Janssen

Victoria Janssen [she, her] currently writes cozy space opera for Kalikoi. The novella series A Place of Refuge begins with Finding Refuge: Telepathic warrior Talia Avi, genius engineer Miki Boudreaux, and augmented soldier Faigin Balfour fought the fascist Federated Colonies for ten years, following the charismatic dissenter Jon Churchill. Then Jon disappeared, Talia was thought dead, and Miki and Faigin struggled to take Jon’s place and stay alive. When the FC is unexpectedly upended, Talia is reunited with her friends and they are given sanctuary on the enigmatic planet Refuge. The trio of former guerillas strive to recover from lifetimes of trauma, build new lives on a planet with endless horizons, and forge tender new connections with each other.

Visiting Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’m a guest today at Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog on “Werewolves in World War One? Why Not?” It’s about why I chose those two elements, and also a little about werewolf sex.

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Siegfried Sassoon, "In the Pink"

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

In the Pink So Davies wrote: ‘This leaves me in the pink. Then scrawled his name: ‘Your loving sweetheart, Willie’. With crosses for a hug. He’d had a drink Of rum and tea; and, though the barn was chilly, For … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Secret Music"

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Secret Music I keep such music in my brain No din this side of death can quell; Glory exulting over pain, And beauty, garlanded in hell. My dreaming spirit will not heed The roar of guns that would destroy My … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Novel Synopsis

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I recently came across some old correspondence from the first time I attempted to write a synopsis. It was for a novel I’d already completed, a novel which never sold. As I prepare to write a new synopsis for the … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Brain Radio

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Ever wanted to know what goes through a writer’s mind as she’s writing? Look no more! Is this sentence too long? It’s the opening sentence, it’s too long and confusing, and the reader will stop reading and never read my … Continue reading →

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The Romance Formula Myth

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Romance readers know there’s no formula for romance novels, but a lot of other people seem to think there is, something like, “First kiss on page three, problem arises pages fifteen, first kiss with tongue page eighteen, hero falls in … Continue reading →

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Visiting Lust in Time

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’m visiting today at Lust in Time and blogging on where I found some of my historical details, so please drop by!

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Victoria Janssen Interviews Herself

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I thought it would be fun to interview myself, using the questions from Inside the Actors Studio.1. What is your favorite word? Song. 2. What is your least favorite word? Moist. 3. What turns you on? Beautiful voices and kindness … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "To Any Dead Officer"

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

To Any Dead Officer Well, how are things in Heaven? I wish you’d say, Because I’d like to know that you’re all right. Tell me, have you found everlasting day, Or been sucked in by everlasting night? For when I … Continue reading →

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Moonlight Mistress Excerpt – Secondary Characters

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Moonlight Mistress is out NOW from Harlequin Spice. In this scene, Hailey is carrying a message to Meyer and Daglish, who are on leave in Paris. Note there’s been a change to this excerpt to protect a plot detail. # … Continue reading →

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