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.

My thoughts on returning from RWA’s National Conference.

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Q: How many surrealists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Fish.

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Twelve Months After"

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Twelve Months After Hullo! here’s my platoon, the lot I had last year. ‘The war’ll be over soon.’              ‘What ‘opes?’                      ‘No bloody fear!’Then, ‘Number Seven, ‘shun! All present and correct.’They’re standing in the sun, impassive and erect.Young Gibson with his grin; and … Continue reading →

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Digesting Critique

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I have a rule for myself. After I’ve attended my writers’ workshop and had a manuscript critiqued, I don’t work on that manuscript for at least a day or so, more sometimes. It might be tempting to go home and … Continue reading →

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Dissecting Critique, Dissecting Manuscripts

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Currently, I’m working on my third novel for Harlequin Spice, tentatively titled The Duke and The Pirate Queen. I’m about a third of the way through the first draft. I gave the first few chapters to my longtime writers’ workshop, … Continue reading →

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2009 "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Tonight, I’m at the 2009 “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing at RWA’s National Conference. “More than 500 romance authors participate in this two-hour autographing event, and each year we raise thousands of dollars, which are donated to ProLiteracy Worldwide. Since … Continue reading →

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My Top Five Conference Tips (RWA 2009)

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This year will be only my second RWA National, but I’ve been attending science fiction and fantasy conventions for over two decades now; these are the main things I try to remember. 1. Get cash beforehand. It’s convenient to use … Continue reading →

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Not Going To Conference Conference

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Not Going To RWA Nationals in DC? Let Romance Divas bring the conference to you! Site registration is free – if you aren’t already a member of the best free romance writing community on the web, sign up today! July … Continue reading →

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Tate Hallaway Guest Post – "If You Built It…"

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Tate Hallaway! If You Built It… When Victoria asked me to write about world-building, I was stymied. What world-building? I didn’t invent Madison, Wisconsin, after all. It’s just this place, you know? I was particularly baffled … Continue reading →

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Edward Thomas, "Rain"

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Rain Rain, midnight rain, nothing but the wild rainOn this bleak hut, and solitude, and meRemembering again that I shall dieAnd neither hear the rain nor give it thanksFor washing me cleaner than I have beenSince I was born into … Continue reading →

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Readercon 2009 Schedule

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

My Readercon Schedule. This is what I’m doing this weekend! Friday 6:00 PM, VT: Reading (30 min.) Reading from Moonlight Mistress, forthcoming in December from Spice. Friday 7:00 PM, ME/ CT: Talk / Discussion (60 min.) Excellent Foppery: The Use … Continue reading →

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