tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post5305723149834297696..comments2023-05-24T08:06:43.882-04:00Comments on Romance Writer's Revenge: Far From Slowing Down with JK CoiTerri Osburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-65075119959504154912011-12-04T19:35:06.000-05:002011-12-04T19:35:06.000-05:00Steampunk! AHA! What do I love about it? The total...Steampunk! AHA! What do I love about it? The total boundless anarchy of it...future, past, otherworld, alternate world, aliens...paranormal...it can take it all...<br><br>This sounds like an awesome story, JK!<br><br>You must make it to a steampunk con one of these days, if you haven't already! One of the funnest things to do, honestly!2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-21897500386857454522011-12-05T04:37:56.000-05:002011-12-05T04:37:56.000-05:00Doesn't this sound fun?! I'm allergic to r...Doesn't this sound fun?! I'm allergic to research (among other things apparently) so I could never write this, but it's so fun to read. Looking forward to downloading this one and digging in. I'm fascinated by the mechanical elements.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-41079221080188203792011-12-05T04:53:39.000-05:002011-12-05T04:53:39.000-05:00Hey, thanks for having me on board once more! I...Hey, thanks for having me on board once more! I'm excited for this one, I think it rocks and even more so than mine -- the other stories in the antho are fantabulous! <br><br>Terri, those "mechanical" steampunk elements play an even larger part in the second book...<br><br>So, where's the rum? It's not too early, right?JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-21332039940590357582011-12-05T05:00:11.001-05:002011-12-05T05:00:11.001-05:00Those book covers nearly melted my work computer. ...Those book covers nearly melted my work computer. Holy crap! *LOL* <br><br>It's NEVER too early for rum. Don't be ridiculous.<br><br>What I enjoy most about the steampunk movement is the Victorian fashions. *LOL* I love the dual natures: of old tradition and new innovative science. You get to make a glorious beast of a machine that can change the way we farm or make war or save lives, but you get to wear the most gorgeous clothes and ornate shoes with a fashionable hat and gloves. You get to be a GOOD LOOKING scientist. It's all about looking good for me. <br><br>The gears and machines are intriguing, but I find myself lost pretty quickly. I'm much more apt to figure out the lingo of good horseflesh than ever figuring out how the machine works and what you're describing. *shrugs* So that stuff is a bit lost on me. But I do value it as a genre-bending trend. More power to those who can bring it to life for readers!!Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-82871102977689850132011-12-05T05:00:11.000-05:002011-12-05T05:00:11.000-05:00It's never too early for rum! (Not around here...It's never too early for rum! (Not around here, anyway. Would it be bad to mix rum and allergy meds, ya think?)Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-5286023201415524562011-12-05T05:12:04.000-05:002011-12-05T05:12:04.000-05:00No rum actually makes the allergy meds work better...No rum actually makes the allergy meds work better. *LOL* Don't you know?Hellionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-11368652588454524012011-12-05T05:23:10.000-05:002011-12-05T05:23:10.000-05:00I loved "Far From Broken." And I'm d...I loved "Far From Broken." And I'm delighted to hear that there will be more stories about Callie and Jasper. They are an awesome duo. <br><i>Clockwork Christmas</i> is a terrific anthology and really showcases, I think, the variety within steampunk.Jangahttp://justjanga.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7737984103065858962011-12-05T05:51:43.000-05:002011-12-05T05:51:43.000-05:00Can I totally second Hellion entire comment? :) I ...Can I totally second Hellion entire comment? :) <br><br>I love the fashions and think the mechanical stuff is cool, but I would tend to glaze right over when I read. <br><br>I'm so proud of your JK! I'm just in awe of what you've accomplished since we met at Nationals only 1.5 years ago. Amazing and congrats!Scapegoathttp://sabrinashields.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-91195763653005322982011-12-05T07:24:43.000-05:002011-12-05T07:24:43.000-05:00Hi, J. K. and Bo'sun. I love steampunk. I go...Hi, J. K. and Bo'sun. I love steampunk. I go to DragonCon in Atlanta every year, and the steampunk costumes are always among the most creative. I also like continuing couples in series, so all this sounds great to me!Nancy Northcottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-77487452563345043442011-12-05T07:29:44.000-05:002011-12-05T07:29:44.000-05:00That Agony cover is smoking hot, isn't it. Hmm...That Agony cover is smoking hot, isn't it. Hmmmm...<br><br>Where was I? Oh yeah.<br><br>Janga - You read it already?? You're always a step ahead. I plan to download it tonight. I'm reading short Christmas stories this month so I can jump to this one once I finish Tessa Dare's latest.<br><br>I do love the fashions. At Nationals in Orlando I attended the Prism awards with Chance and it had a Steampunk theme. OMG! You should have seen those costumes. A. MAZ. ING.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7872557715333150422011-12-05T07:30:51.000-05:002011-12-05T07:30:51.000-05:00They even have Steampunk at DragonCon, Nancy? I ha...They even have Steampunk at DragonCon, Nancy? I had no idea. The people who travel around and really get into it have some incredible outfits. I'd love to wear one of those gorgeou gowns just once.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-23939565833133949832011-12-05T08:05:33.000-05:002011-12-05T08:05:33.000-05:00Chance, I'd love to do a con sometime. I'v...Chance, I'd love to do a con sometime. I've been trying to look for some in my area, but so far no luckJK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-49629335531559325592011-12-05T08:07:35.000-05:002011-12-05T08:07:35.000-05:00And Terri, for someone who usually does everything...And Terri, for someone who usually does everything to shy away from research...yeah. This was tough. The amount of times I email Maggie and say stuff like "Um, I suppose my heroine can't be wearing underwear or panties, so what the hell? Is it bloomers or drawers, or what?"JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-7398065558257929152011-12-05T08:09:05.000-05:002011-12-05T08:09:05.000-05:00Hellion, thankfully I don't think you'll b...Hellion, thankfully I don't think you'll be able to accuse me of getting bogged down in the "technical" aspects of this book. It's all about the gut wrenching emotion in this story.JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-12586664166149147262011-12-05T08:12:21.000-05:002011-12-05T08:12:21.000-05:00Janga, thank you so much! Your review was wonderfu...Janga, thank you so much! Your review was wonderful. I'm really excited about this anthology because I think it is a nice taste of steampunk and really showcases the fact that it can incorporate different styles, different time periods, settings, etc.JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-46455827395091904592011-12-05T08:15:03.001-05:002011-12-05T08:15:03.001-05:00Aw, Scape! I hated missing RWA this summer, but I&...Aw, Scape! I hated missing RWA this summer, but I'm really hoping to make it to Anaheim and maybe I'll get a chance to see you again!JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-70706538729209472072011-12-05T08:15:03.000-05:002011-12-05T08:15:03.000-05:00Nancy, I had a blast this halloween dressing up in...Nancy, I had a blast this halloween dressing up in steampunk gear. I can't wait to find another excuse to use it (might have to pretend my work christmas party has a steampunk theme)JK Coihttp://www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-47037666836553886122011-12-05T08:19:48.000-05:002011-12-05T08:19:48.000-05:00Accuracy? Things have to be accurate? *snicker!Hel...Accuracy? Things have to be accurate? <br><br>*snicker!<br><br>Hellion, I remember a discussion at a con about a steampunk mechanical horse and how difficult it would be to have to stop and wind it up (maybe it was a wind up mechanical horse and not steam driven) Though the discussion got wacked about how much water one would have to carry if it were steam driven...across the west...<br><br>Really, fascinating discussions at steampunk cons...and the costumes...a dream. Went shopping yesterday for some pants and shirts my husband can wear to the one we're attending in January, aboard the Queen Mary!<br><br>Bloomers? Panties?2nd Chancehttp://www.maureenobetita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-26184073544991728402011-12-05T08:31:44.000-05:002011-12-05T08:31:44.000-05:00Somehow I'm not surprised Maggie is the expert...Somehow I'm not surprised Maggie is the expert on bloomers. LOL!Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-58713719767598781532011-12-05T09:43:41.000-05:002011-12-05T09:43:41.000-05:00I really like the fact that your female protagonis...I really like the fact that your female protagonist has been essentially disfigured and that her injuries are a significant part of the plot. I'm looking forward to reading this anthology once I get an ereader.<br><br>Since I'm not a typical reader or writer of romance, I'm know I'm in the minority when I say I want deeper world building, not just cool fashions. Even though the steampunk fashions are fabulous... I've read a few steampunk titles where it seemed that the author just wanted a reason to use the word "steamship" and "goggles." Meh.P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-76288800142309951732011-12-05T09:50:16.000-05:002011-12-05T09:50:16.000-05:00Are you getting a reader for Christmas, Pat? If it...Are you getting a reader for Christmas, Pat? If it's one thing JK can do, it's world build. I don't think you'll be disappointed.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-56095819596099510482011-12-05T09:52:33.000-05:002011-12-05T09:52:33.000-05:00Sorry guys, I'm late. The kiddo had school an...Sorry guys, I'm late. The kiddo had school and I have to do my Christmas shopping while he's there so I was rushing around. Almost done....<br><br>I like that Steampunk has the vibe of the past but with that cool urban feel. And I love all the mechanical stuff. I don't think I could write it, but I like what everyone's doing with it.<br><br>These sound great, JK! I'm looking forward to reading the anthology!Marnee Baileyhttp://marneebailey.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-22257760172161306312011-12-05T09:55:41.000-05:002011-12-05T09:55:41.000-05:00Bo'sun. I've dropped loads of hints--big, ...Bo'sun. I've dropped loads of hints--big, ten-ton-heavy thing hints that go thud when they hit the floor--so I hope I'm getting a reader. We'll see. If so, I'll definitely be adding this antho to my download list. :)P. Kirbyhttp://www.patriciakirby.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-20068609533829676902011-12-05T10:25:26.000-05:002011-12-05T10:25:26.000-05:00Oh, Pat I hope you get an ereader!! I don't kn...Oh, Pat I hope you get an ereader!! I don't know how I ever lived without one! :) it saved my life when I was traveling this summer and I loved the idea of having so many books at my fingertips (that didn't weigh a ton in my bag) <br><br>When I was writing this book, I fell in love -- not just with the characters but the world too. I love that I could write historical, fantastical, with romance, science, adventure, and that the possibilities felt endless!JK Coihttp://Www.jkcoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416913236621309814.post-28790180109195370442011-12-05T10:37:18.001-05:002011-12-05T10:37:18.001-05:00I owned my Sony for a year before I actually used ...I owned my Sony for a year before I actually used it. Now I can't remember the last time I read a paper book. Love having them all right in this little device.Bosunhttp://www.terriosburn.comnoreply@blogger.com