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Thursday, October 7, 2010
The Iron Duke Week - Winner & Final Thoughts
What a FABULOUS week I had hosting
First and foremost I want to thank author Meljean Brook for writing such a fantastic story. The Iron Duke is in my top 5 favorite books. And I want to thank Meljean for taking the time to visit with me for an awesome interview AND writing the very interesting and informative guest post on Victorian Era technology.
Second, I would like to thank each of you that stopped by and entered the contest or just commented on the posts. I had a lot of fun and I hope you all enjoyed it!
THE WINNER:
The winner of The Iron Duke is:
ARIA
Aria... please email me your full name and mailing address at twimom227 at gmail dot com.
Thank you all!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Technology & Science of the Victorian Times - Guest Post by Meljean Brook
Welcome to the final day of THE IRON DUKE WEEK here at That's What I'm Talking About. Today I want to welcome back author, Meljean Brook, who is here to discuss some of the research she completed while writing the Iron Seas series. So without further delay... Welcome Meljean...
Thank you, Jen.
There are those who do it, though – usually because they are looking for treasure. Or, instead of a submersible, some use diving suits similar to those devised in the Victorian era (and that I think most of us are familiar with, in one form or another.)
Meljean... Thank you! You are welcome by my blog ANYTIME! What an amazing amount of research must have completed to help create the exciting world of The Iron Seas series.
READERS: Don't forget... Today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a copy of The Iron Duke. Contest is open to US mailing addresses only. For complete rules of entry go HERE.
I LOVE to hear from all my readers, so even if you aren't eligible for the contest, or do not wish to enter, please feel free to leave a comment, just note if you aren't entering.
Thank you, Jen.
One of the best parts of writing the Iron Seas series is the research. From nanotechnology to electromagnetic pulse weapons, from steam engines to automatons—it’s all in there...but it all has to be twisted to fit my world. This is the hard part for me. I have an excellent imagination, but I also want all of the technology in the Iron Seas to work (or at least seem like it could work.)
Luckily, when writing alternate histories, real history provides an excellent (and oftentimes, strange) jumping-off point.
One of the features that shows up over and over again in steampunk is the airship – and for good reason! Balloons and dirigible technologies were immensely popular in the Victorian era, and ballooning demonstrations drew crowds of spectators. Their potential uses were almost endless – as war vessels, as passenger vehicles, they provided a faster (and relatively safe) alternative to ships.
Faster and more maneuverable airplanes eventually replaced the dirigible – but they didn’t in the Iron Seas world. So far we’ve seen skyrunners like Lady Corsair’s airship, which is fast and light – and essentially a wooden ship hanging beneath a balloon. We’ve seen the dreadnoughts, which are enormous military dirigibles that carry a multitude of weapons.
And in “Here There Be Monsters,” we heard mention of personal balloons that can carry two people (imagine a small go-cart beneath a balloon) as well as autogyros (which is a small form of a helicopter.) Unlike the larger airships, these are powered by the humans who are riding in them – usually by pedaling.
But they weren’t only exploring the skies in the Victorian era – they were beginning to go beneath the sea, too. In the early 1800s, Robert Fulton first began testing his submersible, Nautilus. It wasn’t much more than a copper tube with a snorkel and a hand-cranked propeller – but it worked (and the name of the submarine obviously inspired Jules Verne).
Submersibles in the Iron Seas are essentially the same ... with a few exceptions that were designed by a few brilliant people. The problem that almost all submersibles have is the sea itself ... and the monsters that swim in it. Very few men or women would want to steer a sub through kraken-infested waters, or try to take on a megalodon shark or an enormous electric eel.
There are those who do it, though – usually because they are looking for treasure. Or, instead of a submersible, some use diving suits similar to those devised in the Victorian era (and that I think most of us are familiar with, in one form or another.)These suits show up in ... well, we haven’t seen them yet. But we will. *grin*
Then there are the automatons, which are devices that are driven by some kind of mechanism (usually powered by clockwork, water, or pressurized gas) and perform simple functions. One incredible example of lifelike automatons is found HERE, and served as the inspiration for the musical automatons that Ivy has to fix in the second chapter of the novella.
There are other, smaller versions of the same types of automatons, which were immensely popular in the late Victorian era. You can see one in action here:
and animals were popular
As you can see, many of these automatons were designed to appear as lifelike as possible. The same is true in the Iron Seas...at least, for the automatons that are popular in the New World. For the buggers in England, the refugees in Scandinavia, and small settlements like Port Fallow (a walled city built in the same location as Amsterdam), the people prefer their automatons to show their gears. There are exceptions, of course (the musicians mentioned above), but generally speaking, only the New Worlders like their automatons’ guts covered up.
And speaking of covering up and devices that perform one simple task ... there are the Victorian sexual aids. Being the fragile and overly-emotional creatures that they are, women suffered from hysteria and other disorders, and one common cure was a pelvic massage. Surprisingly, doctors did not enjoy giving these massages, and so several devices were invented to help them out. Here’s one – “The Manipulator”
“In 1869 and 1872 an American physician, George Taylor, patented steam-powered massage and vibratory apparatus, some of it designed for female disorders. [...] Taylor warns physicians that treatment of female pelvic complaints with the “Manipulator” should be supervised to prevent overindulgence.” (pp. 14-15, The Technology of Orgasm, Rachel P. Maines)
O_o
Some of the Victorian devices range from hilarious to cross-your-legs cringe-inducing...but most of the characters in my Iron Seas series don’t have to worry about being treated for hysteria and emotional disorders (at least, not in that way.) That doesn’t mean, however, that sexual toys and devices won’t show up – and used for reasons both painful and pleasurable. For example, a passage from The Iron Duke:
Nestled in a nightgown lay several small, beautifully crafted automata—singing birds, jumping frogs, clockwork bracelets shaped like kraken . . . and a tiny butterfly. Intrigued, Rhys glanced at Mina, wondering if she knew what it was. The butterfly’s wire legs were designed to gently fit over a clitoris. When wound, the wings would flutter until the vibration brought the woman to orgasm.
Whatever the time period, whatever the history, I think that human nature is human nature ... and if people are inventing things, eventually they are going to invent contraptions that offer mind-blowing orgasms. Thankfully, we don’t have to use the “hysteria” excuse anymore.
So this is just a little bit of the technological inspiration that I’ve gotten during the course of my research ... and I’m always on the lookout for more (the weirder and wilder, the better.) And it doesn’t even touch on some of the crackpot scientific theories that many Victorians had ... but maybe we can make that a guest post for the next book, if Jen will have me again. :-)
Thank you!
Meljean... Thank you! You are welcome by my blog ANYTIME! What an amazing amount of research must have completed to help create the exciting world of The Iron Seas series.
READERS: Don't forget... Today is the last day to enter my giveaway for a copy of The Iron Duke. Contest is open to US mailing addresses only. For complete rules of entry go HERE.
I LOVE to hear from all my readers, so even if you aren't eligible for the contest, or do not wish to enter, please feel free to leave a comment, just note if you aren't entering.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Review: The Iron Duke
The Iron DukeAuthor: Meljean Brook
Release Date: October 5, 2010
Publisher: Berkley Trade
ISBN: #978-0425236673
Genre: Steampunk Romance
Format(s): paperback, e-book
I received an electronic ARC of this book from the author for the purposes of an honest review.
From the author’s website:
After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power — and fear — of his name. And when a dead body is dropped from an airship onto his doorstep, bringing Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth into his dangerous world, he intends to make her his next possession.
Mina can’t afford his interest, however. Horde blood runs through her veins, and despite the nanotech enhancing her body, she barely scratches out a living in London society. Becoming Rhys’s lover would destroy both her career and her family, yet the investigation prevents her from avoiding him…and the Iron Duke’s ruthless pursuit makes him difficult to resist.
But when Mina uncovers the victim’s identity, she stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens the lives of everyone in England. To save them, Mina and Rhys must race across zombie-infested wastelands and treacherous oceans — and Mina discovers the danger is not only to her countrymen as she finds herself tempted to give up everything to the Iron Duke.
What I’m talking about:
I love this book. Seriously. It’s tough to write a review about something that has stirred such powerful emotions within me. How do I put into words the impact of these characters? My notes are filled with comments like “I feel Mina’s hopelessness” or “the heartache and pain” or “this is why I love this man.” The Iron Duke is an incredible adventure, but it also reached deep into my heart and soul, and won’t let go.
Ms. Brook’s story-telling skills are phenomenal. She has created a whole new world with details so rich and intricate that I could fully imagine life for Mina and Rhys. It is set in an “alternate” universe where modern technology never developed, and in it’s place, a world full of clock-work and steam-powered devices that modern-man could only dream of possessing. It isn’t a “backwards world” or primitive, just different. And not since I read the Harry Potter series have I longed to jump into a fictional setting and experience the world first-hand. I am truly amazed at this new universe.
The overall plot is exciting and adventurous. It begins with one dead body and slowly unravels to involve multiple players, imminent danger, genocide, pirates, air ships, creatures taken from old sci-fi books... Just when I thought I knew what was going on, there would be another turn in the investigation. But with all of the action and adventure, one thing that I loved about this book is that it didn’t dwell on drawn out battle scenes. The thrill was in the suspense of hunt.
But truly, the heart of The Iron Duke is it’s characters. Mina is an extremely astute inspector, picking up every detail around her - shuffling potential scenarios and possible meanings through her mind. She relies on her extensive experience and knowledge to draw conclusions. And since the reader is privy to her thoughts and point-of-view, we are able to learn so much about this fantastic world without being directly told. In addition, her minority status (her biological father was Horde), adds complexity to this amazing character.
Then there is the Duke. Rhys drove me insane at times. In my note taking I even resorted to calling him an ass... but that is who he is. Yes - he is EXTREMELY cocky and self-indulgent. He doesn’t understand what makes Mina tick, and for a while, deludes himself into thinking it doesn’t matter. Then he would have an epiphany:
And now he saw why he had nothing to interest her. She was surrounded by people who would die to protect her, and that she would die for in return. He wanted to be one of them.
And I my heart would sing Hallelujahs... but then he’d go and stick his foot in his mouth and be an ass. He is a real man... not some dreamy alpha that broods and makes up reasons why a relationship can’t work. He honestly doesn’t understand why he wants Mina, only that he needs to possess her. He slowly realizes that his usual bag of tricks won’t work - and to his surprise: that he doesn’t want them to work. As Rhys falls in love with Mina, I fell in love with him.
The exchanges between Mina and Rhys are smart, witty, heart-felt and sexy. They easily slide from political discussions to playful banter to sexy talking, and it all just clicks. The characters are three-dimensional, and I truly cared about their story. Ms. Brook created such marvelous characters that I felt every emotion from joy to hopelessness as the characters did. This is what makes the book perfection.
I also need to mention that the side-charters are amazing as well. My favorite is Rhys closest companion and friend, Scarsdale. He is a brilliant sidekick. His friendship with Rhys allows the reader to see various perspectives of the Duke--not just the cocky man he portrays. Scarsdale’s observations and remarks are insightful and sometimes touching, and it is evident that Scarsdale knows the Duke better than Rhys knows himself. Commenting to Rhys just after he meets Mina for the first time, Scarsdale remarks:
I know that look. A fine ship comes over the horizon, and you want what it’s carrying. Let this one sail on, captain.
This book ranks near the top of my all-time favorite reads. I cannot say enough about it. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
My Rating:
5: Personal favorite - a must read (A+)
In addition, this is one of:
Review of the prequel novella “Here There Be Monsters” (Burning Up)
DON’T FORGET: I am giving away a copy of The Iron Duke to one lucky person. Please leave a comment on any of my “The Iron Duke Week” posts to enter (available to US citizens only). For complete rules, please go HERE.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Author Interview - Meljean Brook
Today I have the honor of bringing to you one of my favorite authors, Meljean Brook. Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing–and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter. Please help me welcome Meljean to That’s What I’m Talking About. AND look for details on for a giveaway at the end of this post!!
Twimom: Meljean, thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to join me at That’s What I’m Talking About. You have a new book - new series - new genre coming out tomorrow... How are you doing?
Meljean: Pretty good. I haven’t been this nervous about a release since my first book came out, and I have a permanent caffeine IV, and I don’t sleep much anymore ... but that’s kind of the life of a writer, I think, and I can’t think of any other life I’d want to have. So I’m swell, thank you! :-D
Twimom: I read that you have wanted to do “Steampunk” for quite some time. What inspired you in developing your Iron Seas world?
Meljean: The first inspiration, and one that I don’t mention often, is simply historical romance. I love that genre, and yet I know that I could never write a historical that wasn’t twisted in some way ... but steampunk is a historical (with a couple of big differences).
A more direct inspiration was Neal Stephenson’s THE DIAMOND AGE, and his Neo-Victorians. I just wanted them to be grittier, and to feel more industrial, and with technology that changes not just their setting but on a physical level (because of that, I’d say that China Miéville was an influence, too.)
Twimom: I recently described steampunk as "historical with a twist of sci-fi," I hope I got it right! With respect to the Iron Seas series, have you plotted out several adventures? Or is it book-to-book? Are you contracted to write more stories? If so, can you give my readers a hint what is ahead?
Meljean: I plan to keep the books loosely connected, but have each one stand alone. Unlike the Guardian series, there will be no overarching plot – if you pick up book three in the series, it won’t matter if you’ve read the first two books.
I have one more full-length novel under contract, and that will be out November of 2011. For those of you who have read the novella in BURNING UP and THE IRON DUKE, you’ll recognize Lady Corsair, the mercenary airship captain. HEART OF STEEL is her story.
After that, I don’t have any more stories under contract, but I have several planned. Whether I’ll write them or not depends on the reception to THE IRON DUKE and HEART OF STEEL – if they do well, I’ll probably be able to go to contract for another couple of steampunk novels.
Twimom: OH... Lady Corsair! It's going to take a very special man to win her heart! I cannot wait to find out more!!
Now, I think it’s no surprise to you or my readers that I LOVE your Guardians series... I know you have said only 2 more books *sobs*... Can you tell us a bit more about what is to come for my favorite angels, demons and vamps?
Meljean: Well....obviously I have to get you-know-who out of Hell, but I’m not saying when that will happen *evil grin* I really want this series to go out on a high note, and I think there are still a few surprises in store for our characters (and the readers!)
The next book, DEMON MARKED, will focus on Nicholas St. Croix and his heroine – a woman who has literally been through Hell. Their story centers on the romance, but in the course of finding their happily-ever-after, a LOT will happen that affects the Guardians and the war in Hell.
And then there’s Michael’s book...but I’m not saying anything about that one yet :-D
Twimom: *pouts* I don't know if I can wait for poor Michael's book. You are killing me (but I mean that in a good way!!) What do you enjoy most about writing? What types of stories are your favorite to write? Do you have anything else in the pipeline you want to share with us?
Meljean: I don’t know if I love writing itself. I love words, I love putting the story together, but the *writing* part ... gah, shoot me now. I do love it, however, when I look back at what I’ve written and feel like I’ve nailed the sentence or the scene or some aspect of the story. I love it when the words manage to convey EXACTLY what I wanted the story to say. That’s such an incredible, satisfying moment.
Of course, it’s equally frustrating when I can’t get the scene across perfectly.
There’s not much in the pipeline yet. I’m finishing up the next two Guardian books and working on the next steampunk novel ... and then, I’m not sure. I’ve got a solid idea of what I want to write after the Guardian series, but I haven’t run it past my agent or my editor, so it might come to nothing at all.
Twimom: Well, I'm sure that whatever you come up with will be fabulous. You have a gift for putting words together, and I for one, am so thankful you do it!
What are your hobbies/interests when you aren’t working?
Meljean: ...I don’t understand this question.
Twimom: Hahaha... Okay, I'll let it slide! What book are you currently reading? What is your favorite book you’ve read so far in 2010? What book are you looking forward to reading?
Meljean: I’m not reading anything currently – just working. But I recently finished Zoe Archer’s first two books in her Blades of the Rose series, which are fabulous and fresh – and I hope we’ll soon see more of these historical-paranormal adventure romances, from Archer and just in general. I also loved Caitlin Crews’ KATRAKIS’S LAST MISTRESS, a Mills & Boon Modern romance (it will be available as a Harlequin Presents in March.) And while I was sick last week, I sniffled my way through ROOM by Emma Donoghue, which was one of those books whose premise is almost too terrible to bear, and yet the narrator’s point-of-view and voice so incredibly compelling and original, impossible *not* to read. So that was fantastic.
I’m looking forward to digging through my TBR pile, actually. I have SO MANY books that I need to finally read. It’s painful to look at them, lonely and wasting away on the shelf, with no one to love them. One day, though – they will be all mine.
Twimom: I understand the TBR pile anxiety... As do many of my readers, I'm sure. That's why I love having a Kindle--you can't see the piles of unread books!
Meljean, thank you so much for coming by! It was a pleasure chatting with you.
Meljean: Thank you so much for having me!
Be sure to stop back tomorrow when I have my review of The Iron Duke.
READERS: Don’t forget about my giveaway for a copy of The Iron Duke! Please leave a comment on today’s interview or any of my “The Iron Duke Week” posts to enter (available to US citizens only). For complete rules, please go HERE.
And please note that although the contest is US only, I LOVE comments from all of my readers. Please note if you are not entering the contest!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sunday Snippets #28 - The Iron Duke Week
This week's Sunday Snippets is a special Sneak Peek for THE IRON DUKE WEEK. This snippet was selected by author Meljean Brook just for you! Enjoy!
Mina stepped into the lift, standing to the side to make room for Trahaearn and Newberry. The Iron Duke boarded and closed the cage behind him. Newberry abruptly stopped, staring at them through the grating.
Trahaearn locked the gate. “It will be too crowded and over its weight capacity, constable. I’ll send it back down for you.”
Mina looked at him in disbelief. Though it’d be a tight fit, the lift could accommodate her assistant. Then the duke glanced down at her, wearing that cold detachment she’d begun to hate, and Mina understood.
She’d rejected his offer outside and put an end to the matter. But the Iron Duke wasn’t done.
Anger balled tight and high in her throat. Swallowing it down, she looked through the grating at Newberry. “We’ll meet you on the third level, constable. Anne, will you show Constable Newberry to the stairs?”
As soon as they turned to go, Trahaearn started the lift. Metal scraped as he threw the lever forward. Mina stared at the gate’s flat steel panel, almost blind with rage.
So this is how it would be? When pirates took over a ship, they usually gave the crew a choice between keeping their positions under a new captain, abandonment, or death. What choice would he give to her? She accepted his offer, or he ruined her family? Or would he simply rape her here?
The noise of the fans assaulted her ears, then was muffled as they rose past the second level floor. Unlike the smithy below, this level had been partitioned. An empty corridor led from the lift to the rooms where the Blacksmith grafted his mechanical flesh to living tissue, and where those undergoing the excruciating process waited while the flesh grew. Mina’s mother had waited in one of these rooms, but had forbidden Mina and her brothers from accompanying her. Instead, her father had held her hand through each step, carried her home each night—and every morning, he’d had to convince her mother to return to the Blacksmith’s and finish it. By the end of the week, he’d been as pale and haggard as her mother.
Remembering that, Mina’s anger built into resolution. What could Trahaearn do to her family that the Horde hadn’t already done? Nothing. And her family had always fought back, always survived. The only danger he posed was to Mina’s person and her career—but no matter the damage he caused, she would survive that, too.
She looked up. The roof of the lift had almost reached the next floor. The duke still hadn’t spoken. Her tension began to loosen its grip. Had she mistaken his intentions, then? Perhaps he just hadn’t wanted to be crowded.
Metal scraped, and the lift jolted to a halt. Mina stumbled forward before catching her balance—and realized that he’d timed it perfectly. They’d stopped halfway between the floors. The lift’s roof concealed them from above, and if anyone entered the corridor below, the gate blocked the view of the lift’s interior.
Damn him. Damn him.
Mina wouldn’t make it out of the Narrow alive if she shot him, but he couldn’t know she wouldn’t be crazy enough to do it. She pushed back the sides of her overcoat to expose her weapons.
He remained silent, staring at her from the opposite side of the lift, his dark gaze searching her face. Was he waiting for her to protest, or just trying to intimidate her?
She was afraid. Not of him, or what he could do to her body. Her bugs could heal bruises and tears, inside and out. But by forcing her, by taking her choice, he’d rip away everything that he’d given when he’d destroyed the Horde’s broadcasting tower.
Never would Mina allow that. And on second thought, maybe she was crazy enough. Her hands slid from her hips to her holstered weapons. His gaze fell and lingered on her weapons—or her thighs. She repressed the urge to let her overcoat fall closed. He looked up again, meeting her eyes. Mina arched a brow.
His slow smile didn’t soften his hawkish features. “You’ll come to my bed. And you won’t think it a waste of time.”
“You’re wasting it now. Start the lift.”
“A blacksmith earns more than an inspector, yet you didn’t say that to the girl. You placed the ability to go anywhere ahead of money.” As he spoke, his detachment turned to speculation, but his gaze never wavered from her face. “I can offer you enough that you’d be able to go anywhere you’d like, too.”
Anger and unease mixed with surprise. He’d listened to her conversation with Anne? She’d have to be careful never to reveal anything of herself in his vicinity again, not if he’d use it against her.
“I’m happy where I am,” she said. “Except I’d rather be ascending.”
His short laugh made her stomach drop, her fingers tighten on her weapons. He crossed the lift in two strides, each step rattling the cage around them. Mina held her ground. He stopped with only a few inches between them—and blast his monstrous height, the top of her head barely reached his shoulder.
What did he mean to prove by stopping so close? Did he intend for Mina to tilt her head back, making it appear as if she lifted herself to his kiss? Resolutely, she stared ahead at the small brass buckles that fastened his waistcoat—and suddenly realized that her refusal to look up made her seem afraid.
No matter what her response was, she couldn’t win.
She stiffened as his palm cupped her nape. Hard fingers tilted her chin up; he lowered his head. Mina jerked her face to the side. She felt his rough laughter against her neck, the gentle touch of his lips to her throat. His hand tightened in her hair, holding her still as he inhaled, as if drawing in her scent.
Tremors started low in her belly. Fear, she recognized. Anger, she welcomed. But not the burn beneath her skin, so similar to when he’d taken her glove.
He lifted his head, but didn’t release her. His thumb brushed her bottom lip. “You will accept me. And now I will know you, even if you come to me in the dark.”
Know her? Arrogant, insufferable knacker. He knew nothing about her.
And she didn’t need her weapons to get him away from her. Not when he was so stupid as to come this close.
Her hand shot to the front of his breeches, making claws of her fingers and trapping his genitals in a tight grip. He froze. As if testing, she hefted the firm weight she found. Heavy, but so very delicate.
She bared her teeth. “And even in the dark, now I’ll know that I’m ripping off the right cods.”
His eyes narrowed, and the hot interest she saw in his gaze sent shivers skittering down her spine. That wasn’t just business now. She tightened her grip.
“Back away from me, Your Grace.”
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Don't forget about the giveaway... One copy of The Iron Duke to a lucky commenter. While I love comments and encourage everyone to leave one, only people with a US mailing address will be entered in the contest. If you are not eligible for the contest, please just note that. Thanks! Full contest rules are HERE.
Don't forget about the giveaway... One copy of The Iron Duke to a lucky commenter. While I love comments and encourage everyone to leave one, only people with a US mailing address will be entered in the contest. If you are not eligible for the contest, please just note that. Thanks! Full contest rules are HERE.
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