Tag Archives: Steampunk

On Being a Reluctant YouTuber

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

On Being a Reluctant YouTuber by Vaughn Treude These days it seems like everybody and their little brother wants to become a YouTube personality. Too bad Andy Warhol didn’t live to see his 1968 prophecy come true: “In the future, … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Westerns

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Laura Orsini

In Defense of Westerns by Vaughn Treude During my childhood, the Western was very a popular form of fiction. My father watched the cowboy shows of the day including Gunsmoke, The Big Valley, and his favorite, Bonanza. I watched them, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Audiobooks

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Joy of Audiobooks by Vaughn Treude When I was a teenager, I had a blind friend who listened to books on vinyl records. At the time, it never occurred to me that these could also be good for sighted … Continue reading →

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Working with Illustrators

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Working with Illustrators by Vaughn L. Treude As a writer, I have lots of ideas, some of which get me into trouble. For example, when I joined a playwriting group a few years ago, I decided to write a musical … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Desperado, a Progress Report

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Steampunk Desperado, a Progress Report by Vaughn Treude In November, I wrote about my new blog, Steampunk Desperado, and promised to report back on my progress. So far it’s gone well. I’ve been posting consistently and have greatly increased the … Continue reading →

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Announcing Steampunk Desperado

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Announcing Steampunk Desperado by Vaugh Treude In the early days of self-publishing, an ambitious writer could accomplish a lot on social media. It was relatively easy for an outsider to sneak into the public eye through perseverance and clever use … Continue reading →

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Staying Positive

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Staying Positive by Vaughn Treude Over the years I’ve attended many science fiction conventions, both as a fan meeting my favorite personalities and as a writer promoting my work. Last week (July 1-4, 2017) the regional science fiction convention Westercon … Continue reading →

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Cover Design for Independent Authors

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Cover Design for Independent Authors by Vaughn Treude If you search “cover design” online, you’ll find that many writers say “Don’t do your own covers.” They mention the many pre-made designs available for purchase and recommend using one of those. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Know Much About History*

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Don’t Know Much About History* by Vaughn Treude To be successful, works of historical fiction – or those of a quasi-historical genre – need to have an air of authenticity. Thousands of readers would love to catch an author in … Continue reading →

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Steampunk: Tales of Future Past

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Laura Orsini

Steampunk: Tales of Future Past by Vaughn Treude Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that has become quite popular in recent years. As the name implies, it features steam-era technology in a historical or fantasy setting. It has also … Continue reading →

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