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.

Siegfried Sassoon, “The Road”

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The Road The road is thronged with women; soldiers pass And halt, but never see them; yet they’re here– A patient crowd along the sodden grass, Silent, worn out with waiting, sick with fear. The road goes crawling up a … Continue reading →

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Do Not Read This Book – Inez Kelley Guest Post

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Inez Kelley! # DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. Seriously, don’t. I wrote Sweet as Sin and while I love it, you might not, so don’t bother wasting your money. Several reviewers have sung its praises. They speak of … Continue reading →

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When a Splurge Isn’t

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Some purchases may seem like splurges, but in the long run, they really aren’t. Here are a few of mine: 1. A netbook. When I purchased by Acer netbook, I already had a laptop. An aging laptop, it’s true, but … Continue reading →

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Throwing a Book Launch

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Have you thought about throwing a launch party to celebrate your book’s release? I’ve done it. I’ve done it three times and I think I’m getting a handle on how to do it. First, decide what kind of event you … Continue reading →

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Swearing in The Duke and The Pirate Queen

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

This post was inspired by an essay on swearing in romance novels over at Alpha Heroes. I thought a lot about the way my characters in The Duke & the Pirate Queen would swear. The book is set in a … Continue reading →

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My Recent DNFs

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

DNF is an abbreviation for “Did Not Finish.” I know my books have been DNFd by readers; lately, I’ve had a fair number of DNFs in my own reading. No, I am not going to name titles or authors! And … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, “Secret Music”

Posted on February 6, 2011 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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Siegfried Sassoon, “Before the Battle”

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Before the Battle Music of whispering trees Hushed by a broad-winged breeze Where shaken water gleams; And evening radiance falling With reedy bird-notes calling. O bear me safe through dark, you low-voiced streams. I have no need to pray That … Continue reading →

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Stories Available For Nook

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve made several more of my erotic short stories available electronically. These were all originally published under my Elspeth Potter pseudonym. The following are now available for the Nook: Poppet. Near-future science fiction. Female/male pairing. Sort of. Twisted Beauty, about … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Characters

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Tumperkin asked if I would blog about characterization. Having recently been inspired with a new project, I decided to set down my thoughts while I was still in the thick of creation. The way I form characters changes from project … Continue reading →

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