Tag Archives: Dreams of Steam

Sample Sunday: My Steampunk Short Story “The Survivor”

Posted on June 9, 2013 by M. B. Weston

Many of you have been asking me when Book 3 of the Elysian Chronicles is coming out. While Book 3 is not yet out, I do have some new short stories that have either been recently published or will be … Continue reading →

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Sample Sunday: Excerpt from “The Survivor”

Posted on April 14, 2013 by M. B. Weston

I haven’t been able to blog much about this, but my steampunk short story, “The Survivor” was recently published in the Dreams of Steam 3: Gadgets steampunk anthology. I figured for this Sample Sunday, I would give you all a … Continue reading →

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News: M. B. Weston’s New Book Releases & Appearances

Posted on March 7, 2013 by M. B. Weston

First, I have to apologize for not blogging for a while. In the past few months, I have dealt with a family death, economic hits to the family income, a change in jobs, a move across town, and working with … Continue reading →

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Surround the Unbelievable with the Believable: Using Hybrid Magic & Technology

Posted on October 5, 2012 by M. B. Weston

Making Make-Believe Believable: Surround the unbelievable with the believable by creating technology, weapons, and magic that is a hybrid of something already familiar to the reader. If you are new to this blog, I’ve been writing a series of posts … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Descriptive Techniques: #3—Group Related Details Together

Posted on September 13, 2012 by M. B. Weston

Increase the power of your description by keeping related details together. I’m writing a series of blog posts on description techniques. Here are my last two: The Writer’s Descriptive Techniques: #1—Create a Main Impression The Writer’s Descriptive Techniques: #2—Choose Details … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston to be Featured in Kerlak Publishing’s Dreams of Steam Steampunk Anthology

Posted on August 3, 2012 by M. B. Weston

M. B. Weston has entered the world of steampunk! Kerlak Publishing has officially accepted her short story, “The Survivor,” for publication in Dreams of Steam III, the third book in their award-winning Dreams of Steam steampunk anthology series. Stay tuned … Continue reading →

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