tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post2569738907759545571..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: The Coming RevolutionAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-32826348676648535632010-06-04T17:33:44.151-04:002010-06-04T17:33:44.151-04:00There's a story Theodore Sturgeon (I think) on...There's a story Theodore Sturgeon (I think) once told on himself: He was venting to his editor (H.L. Gold, I also think) about how he'd really like to write a story to take down Sen. Joseph McCarthy, because it was all so unjust, unfair, un-American. <br /><br />And the editor told him, "Go home and write a story about a man who has an argument with his wife."<br /><br />Meaning, I took it, that no matter what you write, your true feelings will come out. <br /><br />So, FWIW, in my writing I never (well, hardly ever) try to force social or political commentary. It just seems to happen, & I hope it doesn't overwhelm the entertainment value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-87968793225966256302010-05-08T22:23:51.070-04:002010-05-08T22:23:51.070-04:00Thanks for all the comments everyone!
To Garce: W...Thanks for all the comments everyone!<br /><br />To Garce: Well, you know I'm going to suggest my own books, Like a Wisp of Steam, Like Clockwork, and Like a Corset Undone. :-) They appeared in that order, so it's probably best to start with Wisp. <br /><br />If you want something in print, I'm particularly fond of The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist.J. Blackmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258064949482196679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-20631319884155803502010-05-08T12:23:07.888-04:002010-05-08T12:23:07.888-04:00I agree with these other comments. The "but i...I agree with these other comments. The "but is this steampunk" question pops up as I'm writing too.<br /><br />We can point to examples better than we can explain it, but the second we try to make it our own, things get murky.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-88708724864718766482010-05-08T11:46:08.220-04:002010-05-08T11:46:08.220-04:00I went to your website and was astonished to disco...I went to your website and was astonished to discover there really is such a thing as a steam powered phallus.<br /><br />I'm just starting to discover Circlet Press. I'd heard of Cecila Tan before because I was always looking for her vampire stories in antholgies. She was my guest here once which was a thrill for me.<br /><br />Which book would you recommend for me to read first to get acquainted with steampunk erotica?<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-59807777534043114612010-05-08T08:22:42.742-04:002010-05-08T08:22:42.742-04:00J,
I always enjoy reading the thoughts of editors...J,<br /><br />I always enjoy reading the thoughts of editors and your views on Steampunk were an intersting and entertaining defence of a genre that (in my opinion) doesn't need to be defended.<br /><br />I suspect I will now lose a week checking out your blog and immersing myself more in this fascinating world.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-32809215762729632062010-05-08T07:41:18.671-04:002010-05-08T07:41:18.671-04:00Welcome to the Grip, J.,
Your post definitely got...Welcome to the Grip, J.,<br /><br />Your post definitely got me thinking. I've been working on a steampunk story most of the week, but with a niggling sense of discomfort about how faithful I'm being to the genre. As it happens, however, my characters are both outlaws, in a sense. So, naively perhaps, I may have got it right.<br /><br />Regards,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-65549374213444687172010-05-08T05:13:35.011-04:002010-05-08T05:13:35.011-04:00I'm intrigued by juxtaposing the social conser...I'm intrigued by juxtaposing the social conservatism of the steam era to the rebellion that is punk. I like the idea of staying true to the available technology but "pushing it" and am having fun finding my own voice.<br /><br />As I work on my steampunk story, I find that critical voice in the back of my head saying "but is it steampunk?"<br /><br />Well, I think it is; time will tell if the editor agrees. Either way, I'm enjoying the ride.<br /><br />Thanks to all who have contributed to this week's steampunk explorations.<br /><br />I even posted a little exploration on the sex element of steam at my blog on the subject yesterday.<br /><br />You folks definitely helped me Get a Grip on steampunk!<br /><br />CraigCraig Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101869420537661374noreply@blogger.com