Category Archives: links

Wordles for my novels!

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I made some Wordles. Actually, I did this before, but I didn’t save them. Click to see a larger version – you’ll be sent to the main site. It’s an application that transforms a large chunk of text (in this … Continue reading →

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Researching WWI Uniforms – Linkgasm #5

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Even if you don’t have a library of World War One books, there are a number of useful websites that provide information about uniforms in that era. Here are some of the ones I’ve found useful. The Sutlers Stores produces … Continue reading →

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American Memory Film Collection

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

American Memory Film Collection at the Library of Congress.Click on the title of the topic that interests you, then click on “List the Film Titles” for the individual film. That link will give you a choice of mpeg, rm, or … Continue reading →

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How to Write – Linkgasm #4

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I visited Lauren Dane’s blog yesterday for Writerly Wednesday, to talk about Dialog Tricks. Also, Great War Fiction, one of my favorite blogs, reviewed The Moonlight Mistress yesterday! Here’s the link. It’s so cool to be meandering about, reading your … Continue reading →

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How Publishing Works, via Charles Stross

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I don’t usually post a set of links from a single author, but in this case, I am, because I think these are excellent reference posts that go a long way to explaining common misconceptions to those who have not … Continue reading →

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For Further Reading

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

This is a Post of Pimping. I really enjoy these blogs, to the point that I’m excited when there’s a new post, and think some of you might like them, too.Racy Romance Reviews. Great thoughtful reviews, and some wonderful discussions … Continue reading →

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Looking Backwards

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’ve been looking at the statistics for this blog, and selected some of the year’s most-visited posts for your delectation. My Favorite Girls Dressed As Boys – romance edition. Nifty Stuff That Ought To Be In Romance Novels.Normative Heterosexuality and … Continue reading →

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Edwardian/Belle Epoque Research Links

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Edwardian period in England officially lasted from 1901-1910 but is often extended through the end of World War One in 1918; another term, more applicable to the rest of the Europe, is La Belle Epoque, which stretches slightly longer. … Continue reading →

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Real People as Fiction – Linkgasm #3

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Timmi Duchamp on representing history in fiction, particularly using real historical personages in fiction. Here’s Part Two.Are novelists entitled to use real-world characters? by Guy Gavriel Kay, an essay for The Guardian that’s linked from the above post. This also … Continue reading →

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Spooky Book Recommendations

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

In honor of Halloween, I offer recommendations of creepy, scary, horrifying fiction. The Bloody Chamber, a collection of short stories by Angela Carter, all explicitly based on fairy tales. Warning: these stories are not for the squeamish! Really, they’re not. … Continue reading →

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