Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sep
28
2011

Steampunk Victorian Kitchen

by gloria harchar

I think it’s vitally important for an author of Steampunk to understand the Victorian era. My goal is to explore aspects of Victorian way of life and then brainstorm how to tweak actual history to change it to an alternate history—or alternate world—by adding gadgets, and alternate inventions. Too, I would like to take philosophies, [...]

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Sep
28
2011

Steampunk: A Definition

by gloria harchar

Steampunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction. It’s an alternate world in which steam power is the main source of energy for machines and locomotives. Think Jules Verne, and H. G. Wells. The setting is usually in nineteenth century Victoria England that includes elements found in either science fiction or fantasy. Anachronistic technology or futuristic [...]

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Sep
18
2011

Economy

by gloria harchar

After the Roman empire left Great Britain, the British reverted to bartering. Even though coins were minted, they didn’t become common until after the 12th century when the British monetary system became fully functional. Throughout the period, fairs as well as peddlers played important roles. During the early part of the century, roads were full [...]

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Sep
05
2011

Women and War

by gloria harchar

Although women are physically weaker than men, they carried a great advantage in battle during the early medieval days before the Norman invasion. Because they seemed to have lost their natural maternal instincts (and the reason for these women to lose their maternal instincts makes my imagination go in overdrive! On the other hand, not [...]

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Sep
04
2011

Knighthood Training

by gloria harchar

Knighthood training took years of intense practice. It began in early childhood when a basic education, good manners and rules of etiquette were taught at home. At the age 7, young boys were sent away to the castles and homes of wealthy lords or relatives to begin their knighthood training. From 7 to 14 years [...]

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Sep
01
2011

Grocery List

by gloria harchar

If you are going to meet my challenge and go on the Whole30 Diet with me, you need to be prepared. We are starting on September 3. First, don’t forget to weigh yourself  and record it. After that, don’t weigh anymore until the thirty days are up. I will be giving out recipes, too, so [...]

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