Tag Archives: steampunk

Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: Heyden’s Original Name

Posted on June 9, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Heyden, the hawk assigned to watch Tommy in both A Prophecy Forgotten and Out of the Shadows, was not originally called Heyden. When I was working on the first draft of APF I couldn’t think of a name for him, … Continue reading →

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The NEW Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows is Now Available on E-Book for only $2.99!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by M. B. Weston

If you missed yesterday’s blog post, Dark Oak Press and Media has acquired the rights to The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows. This re-vamped, re-edited edition contains a few additions originally meant for an Out of the Shadows collector’s … Continue reading →

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The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows Rights Acquired by Dark Oak Press & Media

Posted on June 6, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Dark Oak Press and Media has acquired the rights to The Elysian Chronicles: Out of the Shadows–the sequel to The Elysian Chronicles: A Prophecy Forgotten. Dark Oak’s re-vamped 2nd Edition of Out of the Shadows will include: A few additions … Continue reading →

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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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Check Out My Steampunk Short Story in Dreams of Steam 3: Gadgets!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by M. B. Weston

Forgive me for taking so long to announce this. My first steampunk short story, “The Survivor,” has officially been published in the Dreams of Steam: Gadgets steampunk anthology. “The Survivor” tells the story of Angelica Blackmore, the lone survivor of … 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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Writing: Your Characters Must Earn (or Have Earned) Their Skills

Posted on October 30, 2012 by M. B. Weston

If you want your reader to believe in your make-believe world and suspend disbelief, make sure to show that your characters have earned their skills, knowledge, and powers. Michael Jordan is quite possibly the world’s greatest, most skilled basketball player. … Continue reading →

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My Saturday NecronomiCon Panel/Signing Schedule–St. Petersburg, FL

Posted on October 27, 2012 by M. B. Weston

This weekend, I am speaking on panels and signing books at NecronomiCon at the Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, FL. My Panel Schedule for today is as follows: DAY TIME ROOM EVENT NAME Saturday 9:00:00 AM ST PETE 2 Getting … Continue reading →

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My Friday NecronomiCon Panel/Signing Schedule–St. Petersburg, FL

Posted on October 26, 2012 by M. B. Weston

This weekend, I am speaking on panels and signing books at NecronomiCon at the Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, FL. PLEASE NOTE: We had a little problem with the book shipments for this weekend. (And this has nothing to do … Continue reading →

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