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MCM Comicon steampunk style...

25/3/2015

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Last weekend I went to MCM Comicon in Birmingham, as featured author in the steampunk zone...

Comicon isn't all steampunk, obviously - it's a celebration of science fiction, television and films, comic books, cosplay; you name it.  On this occasion, though, a small area was entirely peopled by steampunks, with contraptions, displays and shinies galore.
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Not just stuff, but people too.  Presentations from the steampunk stage included a talk from Gary Nicholls on his photography project, the Imaginarium; Dee and Lady Elsie on steampunk fashion, and Luke, a genuine airship engineer on his work.
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The presence of the occasional Judge or stormtrooper put the pressure on.  Vincent Swann found himself with  three of the blighters to contend with as he explained how to modify a nerf gun - as if working under a martian tripod wasn't pressure enough in itself!

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As if that wasn't enough, of course there was tea duelling hosted by Tiffin Mistress Michelle and Pot Master Alan, with two winners - one from each day - going through to the national final at Lincoln in August.
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And of course, there was me along with Last Line publishing house owner Arkwright, who spoke about our books.... and I nearly managed to coax a little inflatable R2D2 to join me to be trained up as a killer robot.  Nearly....
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A great couple of days, thank you to everyone who popped by to say hello.  I shall leave you with the most steampunk in show:  The cakebot...
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'Resting bitch face' shock revelation

11/3/2015

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Dear everyone,

I am writing to inform you of the truth behind the s0-called 'resting bitch face' syndrome.

I can categorically inform you that you do not have 'resting bitch face'.  Yes you.  You also.  And you.

What you have is a face.  It changes expression on a regular basis, but it also has a repose mode.  Whether or not your mouth turns down at the corners or up during repose mode, whether bits sag or not (gravity works!  That Newton was onto something!), your face is simply your face.

If someone else is not content with your face, and suggests that you plaster a vacuous smile onto it for absolutely no reason whatsoever other than to appease their own exacting sense of aesthetics, then that is not your problem.

Thank you for your attention.  Feel free to not smile.

/This mini-rant has been brought to you by the Ministry for Don't Tell Me To Cheer Up.
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Splinter of the Heart's (Crimson) Cog

4/3/2015

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Yes, FINALLY, it's nearly here!

Not only the launch of the Heart's Cog Imperative, the first in a new series of Steampunk novels by #GASP radio show co-host Steven C. Davis with his writing partner S.J. Stewart, published by Tenebrous Texts.

But also the first outing of 2015 for Crimson Clocks!  Oh yes indeed, ladies and gentlemen, we of crimson disposition will be heading south for the weekend in order to perform at the launch event of the afore-mentioned tome.
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Crimson Clocks will, unfortunately be bereft of drummer Steve on this occasion, but the remaining 3/4 of us will be playing accompanied not only by Trevor, our regular guest, but also an automated version of Steve... and there may be another surprise too, so you'd best make sure you're there to witness.

And of course, as well as Crimson Clocks there will also be music from the lovely Gladstone, readings from the Heart's Cog Imperative, and tea-duelling presided over by award-winning Tiffin Mistress Michelle from the Reading Steampunks group.  MC for the night is Jane Setter, singer in the bands Swallow and Crimson Sky.

The evening is also intended to raise awareness of the charity New Futures Nepal, who work with disadvantaged children and adults in Nepal.

Tickets are available now from eventbrite - they will be slightly more expensive on the door, so worth getting them in advance!

And there's more!  The #GASP (Gothic Alternative Steampunk Progressive) radio show of 5th March will be themed around the Heart's Cog Imperative, with many songs having a link (some more tenuous than others!) to the book.  So don't forget to tune in to find out more. 
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    I'm a writer of steampunk/ fantasy fiction, singer/musician and writer at LM Cooke Music, singer in the parody band Mediaeval Biaetches, occasional historian,  and co-presenter of the Gothic Alternative Steampunk and Progressive web radio show.  Here I will ramble vaguely about stuff.  Friends, countrymen, and people who aren't countrymen, lend me your ears...

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