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.

Montreal Sunday

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This is the first time I’ve been able to get through with wireless for a while, and it wasn’t easy. Spent Thursday at the Botanical Gardens, five and half hours worth of walking–the picture above is from the Chinese Garden. … Continue reading →

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Edmund Blunden, "1916 Seen From 1921"

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

1916 Seen From 1921 Tired with dull grief, grown old before my day,I sit in solitude and only hearLong silent laughters, murmurings of dismay,The lost intensities of hope and fear;In those old marshes yet the rifles lie,On the thin breastwork … Continue reading →

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Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, "The Fear"

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Fear I do not fear to die ‘Neath the open sky, To meet death in the fight Face to face, upright. But when at last we creepInto a hole to sleep, I tremble, cold with dread, Lest I wake … Continue reading →

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Anticipation Schedule – Updated

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This is where I am today! My Worldcon schedule, for August 6-10, 2009. Session ID: 269What’s New in SF/F for Children & Teens: A discussion of what’s new in science fiction and fantasy for kids.Fri 10:00 AM, P-510C, 1 hourSharon … Continue reading →

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Wednesday in Montreal

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Wednesday was devoted to the Biodome and a trip up to the top of the Olympic Stadium via funicular. Alas, at the Biodome I did not catch a glimpse of the sloths, and also missed the otters. But I saw … Continue reading →

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Worldcon is Way Cool. (Anticipation in Montreal)

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Five Things That Are Cool About Worldcon (Anticipation in Montreal) 1. Anticipation is having programming in two languages, English and French. This is especially nifty because most years, “Worldcon” takes place in an English-speaking country, and that’s usually the only … Continue reading →

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Montreal, day two

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Yesterday was our trip to Pointe-à-Callière, the archaeology museum I’d really looking forward to seeing. It’s built on the foundations of the old customs house, and down in the basement you can see various foundations and the results of excavations … Continue reading →

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Some Montreal Food

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Tea and tarte au citron on Monday afternoon. The smudge in the meringue was my fault. Monday night’s Mongolian fondue. The pot has two kinds of broth, one spicy and one mild, into which one drops slices of meat, vegetables, … Continue reading →

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Basilica of Notre Dame, a couple more interior photos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

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Basilica of Notre Dame – Chapel Photos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

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