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, "Thrushes"

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Thrushes Tossed on the glittering air they soar and skim, Whose voices make the emptiness of light A windy palace. Quavering from the brim Of dawn, and bold with song at edge of night, They clutch their leafy pinnacles and … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "The Fathers"

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

The Fathers Snug at the club two fathers sat, Gross, goggle-eyed, and full of chat. One of them said: ‘My eldest lad Writes cheery letters from Bagdad. But Arthur’s getting all the fun At Arras with his nine-inch gun.’ ‘Yes,’ … Continue reading →

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GreenFlea Market in Manhattan

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Two friends and I made the trip up to New York City last weekend, for the GreenFlea Market at 77th and Columbus. The setting:Where furs go to Live Again. Or be Unalive Again? Zombie furs?I declined to purchase this little … Continue reading →

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Laurence Binyon, "The Fallen"

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

For The Fallen With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,England mourns for her dead across the sea.Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and … Continue reading →

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Living in the Future

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I have purchased a Kindle! My first surprise, when I announced my purchase of an e-reader on Twitter, was how many people immediately demanded details. So I guess others have been pondering which e-reader, if any at all, just as … Continue reading →

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E-Galleys – Lost Sales, Gained Publicity

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve had people ask me why I think it’s good to give out free books instead of selling them. Having been a reviewer, I know that regardless of my opinion on the matter, publishers want reviews and will send all … Continue reading →

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Giveaway – The Duke & The Pirate Queen

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I have received my author copies of The Duke & The Pirate Queen! Therefore, it is time for the Traditional Giving Away of A Signed Advance Copy.Comment on this post between now and midnight, U.S. Eastern Time, on November 14th. … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Wirers"

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Wirers ‘Pass it along, the wiring party’s going out’– And yawning sentries mumble, ‘Wirers going out.’ Unravelling; twisting; hammering stakes with muffled thud, They toil with stealthy haste and anger in their blood. The Boche sends up a flare. Black … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Break of Day"

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Break of Day There seemed a smell of autumn in the air At the bleak end of night; he shivered there In a dank, musty dug-out where he lay, Legs wrapped in sand-bags,–lumps of chalk and clay Spattering his face. … Continue reading →

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Print Versus E-Book Smackdown!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m still–yes, still–thinking about getting an e-reader. As part of my decision-making process, I started thinking of why I would choose e-books over print, and vice versa.1. A good friend wrote the book. Then I might want the print version, … Continue reading →

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