Hi Storypunks! Not sure I can call recent developments in my life 'unforeseen events' given 2020's general chaos, but as I'm trying to find my best way forward moving into 2021 and probably until 2022, episodes will be on hold a bit longer. If I can get back to this project sooner, that will be a wonderful happening! Meanwhile, here's a quote that keeps rattling around in my head: "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, then it's not the end."-- attributed to John Lennon? Maybe? I hear that and I think: my only real job as a creative is to not quit. Keep showing up in whatever way I can. During the pandemic and aftermath I am showing up with my creative projects every day, even if I've had to make adjustments--like putting this show on hold for now. I hope you're finding a way to inch or leap forward with your endeavors, too. I also hope to have more amazing conversations in the future and I look forward to rolling these out as soon as possible. Thank you for your und...
Diana Pho and I continue our conversation about steampunk from her unique vantage point as an editor with more than a decade of experience at Tor and elsewhere. Also, I loved her insight on steampunk as a movement in 2020 and beyond. You definitely don't want to miss it. www.BeyondVictoriana.com www.DianaMPho.com www.Twitter.com/WriterSyndrome www.Instagram/Diana.M.Pho -- www.Storypunks.World
Today I begin a two-part conversation with the creator of the longest-running website on the topic of non-Eurocentric steampunk, BeyondVictoriana.com. Join me for tons of insight from the marvelous Diana Pho AKA Ay-leen the Peacemaker! www.BeyondVictoriana.com www.DianaMPho.com www.Twitter.com/WriterSyndrome www.Instagram/Diana.M.Pho -- www.Storypunks.World
There's more! Authors Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail give more insight on their Middle Eastern steampunk novel Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn in part two of our discussion. Don't miss it! www.DayAlMohamed.com www.DayAlMohamed.com/wordpress/tag/baba-ali-secrets/ www.eSPECBOOKS.com www.SidheNaDaire.com www.Storypunks.World
We're back with Season 3! I have a fun discussion to take your mind off the pandemic and onto all those virtual steampunk collaborations you could be doing. Authors Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail join me for a two-part interview focusing on their steampunk novel Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn. www.DayAlMohamed.com www.dayalmohamed.com/wordpress/tag/baba-ali-secrets/ www.eSPECBOOKS.com www.SidheNaDaire.com www.Storypunks.World
We've had a fabulous Season 2, thanks to my guests and all of you. NOTE: Due to unexpected life changes, all off-season aspects of the Storypunks Podcast as well as my writing are now on hold. I'll share more once the show resumes in 2020! In the meantime, check out Kate Shea, Charlie Geiser, and the Children of Proteus team for their comic, a Makeup Monday series (featuring steampunk aquatic creatures . . . awesome!), and more. www.ChildrenOfProteus.com Best of luck with all you're working on!
In Part 2, Todd and I continue talking about his love for retro pulp adventure, as well as different themes and creative choices when storytelling and punking the 1920s and other eras. Don't miss this conclusion to everything we started nerding out over in Episode 57! www.ToddDowning.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.Patreon.com/Storypunks
Todd Downing describes himself as the "complete creative" because, like many in our audience, he wears a lot of creative hats. In this first of two episodes, we learn about how his Airship Daedalus series developed, including the Greek myth of Icarus and other influences. Join us for your 1920s fix! www.ToddDowning.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.Patreon.com/Storypunks Note: Due to time constraints, I'll publish part two next week. Thanks for understanding!
In part 2 of this interview about the show Sage and Savant, Eddie Louise shares her process for writing and refining episode storylines (as well as the novelization TransMIGRATIONS) and Chip Michael describes his editing and sound design, including foley and composing the original background music. It's amazing what this duo pulls off along with the other voice actors they work with. Join us! www.SageAndSavant.com www.Twitter.com/SageAndSavant.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.Patreon.com/Storypunks
Sage and Savant is a monthly steampunk audio drama produced by Chip and Eddie Louise Clark. Not only should you check out their show, but Eddie Louise and Chip also have a ton to share about lessons learned from podcasting. You definitely don't want to miss this two-part interview. www.SageAndSavant.com Reach out regarding their booth setup and more atwww.Twitter.com/SageAndSavant.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.Patreon.com/Storypunks