tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974701962560122072.post4402153372445124060..comments2024-03-29T00:38:46.225-07:00Comments on Melanie Karsak: SteamU: Dieselpunk 101 with Karen KincyMelanie Karsakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10536647286454014302noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974701962560122072.post-14293322930951464912014-03-11T17:36:30.123-07:002014-03-11T17:36:30.123-07:00Kickstarter is an independent platform where artis...Kickstarter is an independent platform where artists can ask for backers for their projects. Karen is currently running a campaign to have her next book supported monetarily. Melanie Karsakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536647286454014302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974701962560122072.post-60893492370075566592014-03-11T17:33:47.548-07:002014-03-11T17:33:47.548-07:00You're right that the aesthetic can be used in...You're right that the aesthetic can be used in lots of different settings. Generally the term "steam" is used to note the use of steam powered technology in place of the combustion engine. I've even seen steampunk stories set in dystopian settings. It really is a growing genre! Glad you found some great reads!Melanie Karsakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536647286454014302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974701962560122072.post-2772194301561125632014-03-11T15:22:53.773-07:002014-03-11T15:22:53.773-07:00Can you explain the kickstarter program? I don'...Can you explain the kickstarter program? I don't understand,dianaBdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248461170482993940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6974701962560122072.post-49604209515260196082014-03-11T15:15:12.404-07:002014-03-11T15:15:12.404-07:00I think Steampunk can be any era. It's usually...I think Steampunk can be any era. It's usually victorian, But I've seen some authors break out of that mold. I'm reading one series right now that is an alternate America after the civil war. And I just read one that was an alternate America after the revolutionary war. Both series are fab! I'm going to be searching for your books now that I know about them. dianaBdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248461170482993940noreply@blogger.com