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.

Book Launch Picspam – The Duke & The Pirate Queen

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

My friend L. threw my book launch party for me; I had very little to do aside from buying beverages and helping to set up. Her 6 year old daughter Geeklet (not her real name!) drew me a picture of … Continue reading →

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“Researching Asian Pirates” Guest Post

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m visiting Jeannie Lin’s Blog today to chat about “Researching Asian Pirates,” which was a tricky thing to do since I’m only fluent in reading English. I’m still looking for additional sources for future projects. Please drop by and comment!

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Siegfried Sassoon, “Survivors”

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Survivors No doubt they’ll soon get well; the shock and strain Have caused their stammering, disconnected talk. Of course they’re ‘longing to go out again,’– These boys with old, scared faces, learning to walk. They’ll soon forget their haunted nights; … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, “Suicide in the Trenches”

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Suicide in the Trenches I knew a simple soldier boy Who grinned at life in empty joy, Slept soundly through the lonesome dark, And whistled early with the lark. In winter trenches, cowed and glum, With crumps and lice and … Continue reading →

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“Romantic Settings” Guest Post

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m at Moonlight and Roses today, discussing “Romantic Settings” and The Duke and The Pirate Queen. It isn’t all pirates, you see.

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Launch Party! Dukes & Pirates all welcome!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Photographer Kyle Cassidy profiles several books, including The Duke and The Pirate Queen – he’s the namesake of an evil pirate character in the book. He is not really an evil pirate. But at his post, you can see him … Continue reading →

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FAQ for Victoria Janssen

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m a guest today at Inez Kelley’s Blog, explaining “Why Pirates?” And below if the beginning of what will become my website FAQ, based on an interview I did at Erotica For All. If you have questions I should include, … Continue reading →

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Hints of Mystery

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

This post, in a shorter form, was originally written for K.S. Manning’s blog. One of the things I experimented with while writing The Duke and the Pirate Queen was a mystery plot. Throughout the story, I interspersed questions that weren’t … Continue reading →

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Interviewed by Kate Pearce – Guest Post

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m being interviewed today at Kate Pearce’s blog. And there’s a book giveaway!

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Siegfried Sassoon, “Song-Books of the War”

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Song-Books of the War In fifty years, when peace outshines Remembrance of the battle lines, Adventurous lads will sigh and cast Proud looks upon the plundered past. On summer morn or winter’s night, Their hearts will kindle for the fight, … Continue reading →

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