Are you a fan of His Dark Materials, a fabulous fantasy series by Phillip Pullman, recently dramatized by HBO and the BBC? If so, you’ll understand why I was delighted to receive my own personal daemon from HBO this week. Meet Elefteia, my lovely lynx-like caracal. In the series, daemons are external representations of the…
The original article was included in the November 22nd, 2019 Update. The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You’ll find stories about people, places, and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American…
The latest edition of Twist In Time Literary Magazine features my time travel steampunk romance, Ten Minutes Past Teatime. Do pop over to enjoy this visual feast of a literary magazine. It’s absolutely gorgeous, with many a fantastic tale to delight your sensibilities. My novelette can be read at https://twistintimemag.com/ten-minutes-past-teatime-by-elizabeth-chatsworth/. You can learn more about…
I’ll be on two panels at this week’s ConnectiCon XVII in Hartford, CT. I hope to see you there! Details of the panels are below, but please check the event website for the latest times and locations. Writing Workshop – So, You’ve Written A Novel! How To Pitch To Literary Agents And Editors Friday, July…
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 /…
I recently answered questions posed by writer and blogger Kyle Overstreet. KO: Tell us about your acting career! I’m primarily a voice actor. This means that I spend most of my days in a soundproof box talking to myself. A voice actor provides the speech that you hear on commercials, websites, audiobooks, video games, etc….
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…