tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post2691156186696856539..comments2023-09-05T12:51:25.656-05:00Comments on edittorrent: Guest post-- Steampunk, by Alison McMahanEdittorrenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-22758422387750366402010-01-23T21:51:59.451-06:002010-01-23T21:51:59.451-06:00Following up on the worldbuilding in steampunk at ...Following up on the worldbuilding in steampunk at my own blog here:<br />http://www.alisonmcmahan.com/blog/2010/jan/steampunk-world-buildingAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199518182509233009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-70782274236644550482010-01-23T07:15:36.577-06:002010-01-23T07:15:36.577-06:00Well, this is a new genre for me to explore. Than...Well, this is a new genre for me to explore. Thanks for a great post :) <br /><br />Took me a while to comment, I did get a bit distracted by the Sherlock Holmes trailer ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-53362834022108095372010-01-22T15:06:29.699-06:002010-01-22T15:06:29.699-06:00It's hard to say what exact plot is Steampunk ...It's hard to say what exact plot is Steampunk or not, but it's not a Steampunk world/setting, and doesn't share many Steampunky themes like invention and exploration and the like. It's a Mystery plot, which is a pretty well-defined genre.Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-57491296692991491552010-01-22T14:26:58.422-06:002010-01-22T14:26:58.422-06:00Iapetus, my interpretation of what Alison wrote is...Iapetus, my interpretation of what Alison wrote is that it's the plot that makes it steampunk. It sounds like you're excluding it based on technological and world building grounds. Is that a fair assessment, or am I misunderstanding?Dave Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773380114295267509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-48584174462689322032010-01-22T11:05:43.824-06:002010-01-22T11:05:43.824-06:00Alicia, of course. First run, reruns, etc. Great s...Alicia, of course. First run, reruns, etc. Great show.Dave Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773380114295267509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-38852675619640444092010-01-22T09:59:03.482-06:002010-01-22T09:59:03.482-06:00Does anyone remember the Wild Wild West TV show? ...Does anyone remember the Wild Wild West TV show? <br />AliciaEdittorrenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295505709568570553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-59802907401869338632010-01-22T09:32:10.379-06:002010-01-22T09:32:10.379-06:00There are certain Steampunk elements in there like...There are certain Steampunk elements in there like Victorian Era setting, Holmes' inquisitive mind, and a couple anachronistic devices.<br />But it's NOT Steampunk because there's no real sense of invention or exploration, of testing the limits of technology, or some kind of alternate history or world. It's just a Victorian Era detective story, no fancy bells and whistles. (or gears and goggles)Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-52551022777674301902010-01-22T08:21:12.176-06:002010-01-22T08:21:12.176-06:00Iapetus, is it only anachronistic gadgets that mak...Iapetus, is it only anachronistic gadgets that make steampunk?Dave Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773380114295267509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-20779552404618622952010-01-21T22:31:45.523-06:002010-01-21T22:31:45.523-06:00Sweet post! I'm really looking forward to more...Sweet post! I'm really looking forward to more steampunk, whatever its form. Thanks for linking to my steampunk post at Dear Author.<br /><br />I loved WHITECHAPEL GODS by S.M. Peters and THE NARROWS by Alexander Irvine. Jay Lake's MAINSPRING had awesome airship action and imagery, although the plot left a little to be desired. Still, I recommend it.<br /><br />I also enjoyed Nathalie Gray's erotic steampunk romance MECHANICAL ROSE. <br /><br />And LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN can do no wrong (weeell, except maybe for the BLACK DOSSIER brain fart).<br /><br />After putting it off for years, I finally watched WILD WILD WEST. Ugh what a disaster but I was riveted during the steampunk sequences. Please, Hollywood, make a big budget steampunk movie and put your back into it--now may be the right time.<br /><br />Oh, and David Bowie as Tesla in THE PRESTIGE was a truly spiritual experience. Tesla is as steampunk as they come!Heather Masseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913459109753829391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-3561323604305717872010-01-21T19:43:30.883-06:002010-01-21T19:43:30.883-06:00I'm *ahem* writing a Steampunk Romance...with ...I'm *ahem* writing a Steampunk Romance...with a strong female lead...with lots of action.<br /><br />IMHO there's nothing Steampunk about Holmes except that weird gadget right near the end.Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-12738654116160000072010-01-21T13:53:54.303-06:002010-01-21T13:53:54.303-06:00Great post!
I love historical romance novels or mo...Great post!<br />I love historical romance novels or movies - so anything with costumes I'm down for.<br /> <br />Silver should suck it up and welcome the Steampunk label with open arms because it brings in a whole new audience. The studios are always bitching about wanting built-in audiences. Sheesh.<br /><br />:)<br />G.Genella deGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129942813842907408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-50430584822020500092010-01-21T12:53:44.491-06:002010-01-21T12:53:44.491-06:00My first introduction to steampunk came with Gail ...My first introduction to steampunk came with Gail Carriger's "Soulless" last year. I really enjoyed that blending with a great romance, a healthy splash of paranoral, the historical element, and a wee touch of horror. I'm really looking forward to the next 2 books in the series. It's so great to see a genre I knew nothing about (steampunk) picking up... um. Steam. <br /><br />JTJulie Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880895598847092028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-81648623250282383332010-01-21T12:48:20.918-06:002010-01-21T12:48:20.918-06:00I agree that Silver doth protest too much, and I f...I agree that Silver doth protest too much, and I find the idea that the romance was underdone attractive. I enjoyed <i>Sherlock Holmes</i> anyway. I actually prefer the more understated varieties of steampunk to over-the-top types like <i>Wild, Wild West</i>.<br /><br />FWIW, my SF WIP includes a small homage to steampunk, in that the FTL and sublight engines in my starships are powered by steam turbines rather than <i>Star Trek</i> style double-talk reactors. Since I based them on Heim theory, it just made sense.Dave Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773380114295267509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-41024501213607614672010-01-21T12:14:51.069-06:002010-01-21T12:14:51.069-06:00Alison,
Thanks for listing some of the stories an...Alison,<br /><br />Thanks for listing some of the stories and movies that you consider steampunk. That really helped clarify a definition of the genre for me. I had been thinking that it was a very narrow genre, but now I see it as much broader and I'm looking at some of those stories with a new understanding.<br /><br />Jami G.Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-5000322159593997502010-01-21T12:14:33.454-06:002010-01-21T12:14:33.454-06:00I thought the Sherlock Holmes trailers looked very...I <em>thought</em> the Sherlock Holmes trailers looked very steampunky. Interesting breakdown of the plot, too!Jordanhttp://jordanmccollum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-83254823327632546072010-01-21T09:52:29.943-06:002010-01-21T09:52:29.943-06:00Alison:
Great Post! As a romance reader/writer -...Alison:<br /><br />Great Post! As a romance reader/writer - I agree with you. I too, think that the genre could do with more of a romance slant included in their storylines. <br /><br />And about those storylines? I love the idea of bringing the future into the past. When you think about, the gadgets come with a preconceived notion of how they're going to work - but it's the switched up version of how they're styled and too, how this design causes them to function - that intrigues most people. A Flying boat, sailing through the stars in the universe? Totally awesome! <br /><br />My favorite movies? Golden Compass and Van helsing. But, um, the latter could be because Hugh Jackman (with his long hair and three-quarter length leather coat) was in the starring role. Hey, (insert shrug here) I wouldn't kick him out of bed for eating crackers. hehehe :D<br /><br />I think Leanne Gentry Sky did a post about this a while back. I wonder if she has anything to add on the subject?<br /><br />Thanks for the great links and info! <br /><br />MurphyRiley Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817930302085699222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-8552803164276390102010-01-21T09:42:59.190-06:002010-01-21T09:42:59.190-06:00i'm such a steampunk fan and have been for yea...i'm such a steampunk fan and have been for years and years. I even have a steampunk writing hat (you can see a pic on my bog if you're curious).<br />I'm glad it's becoming more accessible, but also a little sad as well.<br />Still, fun article!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824896765631412903.post-87861679846616003792010-01-21T09:38:44.548-06:002010-01-21T09:38:44.548-06:00Alicia and Theresa --
Love your work on this blog...Alicia and Theresa --<br /><br />Love your work on this blog, ladies. It's a joy to find people who remind me of the hard-nosed editing professor I had in college, who also taught me a whole heckuva lot about writing simply by not being willing to take substandard work. <br /><br />I run a humble blog devoted to steampunkery called Free the Princess. It's an attempt to blend discussions of the tech with actually writing it, and some folks seem to think it's successful.<br /><br />The address is <a href="http://freetheprincess.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://freetheprincess.blogspot.com</a> if you or any of your readers are interested.Matthew Delmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452378192874048547noreply@blogger.com