PW #124: Adult Speculative Fiction (Alternate History with a Steampunk twist): THE BRASS QUEEN October 31st, 2017 Manuscript Status: Finished Mentor: Léonie Kelsall and Marty Mayberry Mentee: Elizabeth Chatsworth Title: THE BRASS QUEEN Category: Adult Genre: Speculative Fiction (Alternate History with a Steampunk twist) Word Count: 102,000 Pitch: The Aeronaut’s Windlass meets Soulless. In…
Pitch Wars Team Interviews: Elizabeth Chatsworth with mentors Léonie Kelsall and Marty Mayberry September 29th, 2017 Our mentors are editing, our mentees are revising, and we hope you’re making progress on your own manuscript! While we’re all working toward the Agent Showcase on November 1st-7th, we hope you’ll take a moment during your writing…
As a fun introduction to my work in progress THE BRASS QUEEN, Disney artist Brian Kesinger created a one-off steampunk character illustration of our heroes. Here is Brian’s interpretation of the characters Constance, Trusdale and Boudicca the Yorkshire Terrier. The novel series will probably take a couple of years to move through the agent /…
Recently, I recorded a sample chapter from my work in progress, The Brass Queen. Many writers post excerpts from their upcoming novels. As an actor, I thought it would be fun to head into the studio and record an audio version. I had the pleasure of working with the incredible voice talent George Ledoux. George has the ability…
The historical setting for my work in progress, The Brass Queen, is the industrial city of Sheffield, England in 1897. The novel details the adventures of various characters as they prepare for the impending visit of Queen Victoria. Our heroine, Constance, is head of the decorating committee for the royal visit. Her obsession with hanging flower…