Category Archives: writing

Holiday Hiatus

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The blog is going to be (mostly) on hiatus for the winter holidays, while I travel and spend time with my family. I might even go ice skating…but not in the illustrated dress. I did schedule a few posts, so … Continue reading →

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The Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

From the holiday weekend, I have a Criminal Element post up on The Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries by C.S. Harris. I also have another preview up at Heroes and Heartbreakers: The Merchant’s Daughter by Melanie Dickerson, another take on “Beauty … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Crush: Masterharper Robinton

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I have a post up at Heroes and Heartbreakers, from Friday, which I neglected to link here on the day it went up: on Masterharper Robinton and forbidden crushes (from Anne McCaffrey’s Pern Series).

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On Not Attending

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I have a post up at the Novelists, Inc. Blog on Non-Attendance is Also Useful.

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Philcon 2011 Schedule

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

This weekend, I’ll be at the 75th annual Philcon. Here’s my schedule: Fri 7:00 – 8:00 PM in Plaza III “Story Openings” Victoria Janssen (mod), Marilyn Brahen, Tim W. Burke, Ty Drago, Michael F. Flynn If you cannot seize and … Continue reading →

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Can’t Stop The Business

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I haven’t been written any fiction since the end of August – this was on purpose, to give myself a break and to read for research and to, well, just read. (I have been writing a lot of nonfiction blog … Continue reading →

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Sarah Tolerance!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I had a new post up at The Criminal Element this weekend, on Sarah Tolerance: Fallen Woman & Regency Private Eye. It’s an introduction to the series by Madeleine E. Robins, which has started up again after a hiatus. It’s … Continue reading →

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Magnum, P.I. post

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I had a new post up at The Criminal Element over the weekend: A Remembrance of Magnums Past.

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I got bookclubbed!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Last Wednesday night was the book club meeting I attended, for The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover. I made a special trip to New York City for the event; later on, I’ll post photos of the nifty … Continue reading →

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Writing in a Vacuum is Better

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

This is a repost of something I wrote for the Novelists, Inc. blog in August 2011. I was on deadline. Sometimes, being on deadline leads to procrastination (shocking, I know!), even though I’ve learned that keeping my head down and … Continue reading →

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