I’m delighted that my novel, The Brass Queen, is the February read for The Silver Petticoat Book Club. I’ll be chatting with club members via Zoom on Saturday. Here are the details from the Club, if you’d like to come and join us! (Registration link in the information below.) From The Silver Petticoat Book Club: …
Boo kindly helped me to unbox my debut novel, The Brass Queen, which will be published next week on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. What’s the book all about? Adventure! Romance! Chainmail corsets! And a Yorkshire terrier who loves to destroy cowboy boots! Ah, so you need more information? Well then, here’s the synopsis! In a…
Professor Elemental, the British chap hop sensation, has written a song about my upcoming steampunk novel The Brass Queen, and we’re inviting YOU to take part in the music video! (A few examples of the Professor’s wonderful work are presented here for your viewing pleasure!) Don your finest steampunk/vintage gear, hoist your favorite blunderbuss, teacup,…
Thank you to J. S. Dewes for creating this splendid trailer for my upcoming steampunk fantasy, THE BRASS QUEEN. The book was recently picked as one of Buzzfeed’s 2021 “Historical Fiction You’ll Love” list! Here’s a mini version – just 15 seconds long! I love these two videos. I believe they capture the fun, fantastical,…
By DJ Simmons, Westport News. Published 6:00 am EST, Sunday, November 29, 2020. Here is a link to the original news article. “I’ve loved books since I was a child,” Chatsworth, 52, said. “As I was approaching my 50th birthday I was lamenting the fact there was so many things I hadn’t done, including writing…
At 3.15 pm EST today, I’ll be presenting a 20-minute book reading of The Brass Queen! (And yes, that is a terrible paused shot of me!) 🤣 I’ll also chat about our fiery heroine, Miss Constance Haltwhistle, and how I decided to start writing fiction. This is part of the fabulous Jewelry City Steampunk Festival….
Want to know “How To Write Your First Steampunk Story?” Check out my extremely goofy how-to video today at 4.30 pm EST via the C.O.G.S. steampunk stream https://twitch.tv/cogs_streampunk This virtual event will be broadcast all weekend long! In total, I’m taking part in four segments: “How to Write Your First Steampunk Story” will be aired…
Writers of the Future’ is the gold standard of emerging talent into the field of science fiction that has contributed more to the genre than any other source. Midwest Book Review I’m delighted to announce that one of my short stories is now a finalist in the Writers Of The Future Contest. This is an…