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Men's patterns - 16th through 19th c.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Francis J. Hemsworth Jan 30, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not sure anyone has seen this, but it seems a good buy.…Continue
Clerical collars
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deacon Aegis Sep 15, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have patterns for a clerical collar as might be worn during the Victorian period? I prefer the full collar, but want something that would be detachable.
Tags: clerical
I think we could do this
Started Aug 25, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/flying-aircraft-carrier-3772#tab-Overview So... do…Continue
Hats
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lady Beatrix Kittywick McCormick Aug 20, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I am considering different hat styles, and am having a hard time locating a particular style. It was worn by Spanish priests, and I have seen depictions dating from the proselytizing of Ireland, all…Continue
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- writer, designer... dabbler or dilettante might be more appropriate.
In Persona: I am Reverend Mik McAllister, of the Port Saint Francis Cryptozoological Society. "Live and Let Live, Unless It's Chewing Your Face Off"
Currently I am studying diverse reports from my colleagues within the Society, as I am recovering from a bit of unpleasantness resulting from a misunderstanding with a young werewolf. Please take my warnings to heart, when taking pheromone samples, clear and concise communication is very important.
On Yahoo Messenger as "xonimmortal"
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New Novella
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 7:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My novella, 3 Dog Pack Plays Chicken, is now listed on DriveThruFiction, as an ebook. I currently have it listed for 75 cents. (and DriveThruFiction lets you download it as many times as you like). It is easily readable in Adobe Acrobat, as each page is A5 format (5.83 inches by 8.27 inches).
While not steampunk, it is somewhat dystopian and science-fiction.…
An Excerpt from "Clockwork Hart"
Posted on September 11, 2011 at 12:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The following is an excerpt from my Steampunk novel, "The Clockwork Hart" (no, that is not a misspelling).
Alan O’Cleary stopped for breath, brushing his long reddish-brown hair out of his face with one delicate hand.
I should have remembered my hat, he thought, as he did every day, as he looked down the hill…
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Rev. Mik McAllister replied to The Contessa of Vintage's discussion Your Steampunk Zoo in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"No, the specimens are more in the nature of scientific specimens... in other words, dead but preserved for study."
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to The Contessa of Vintage's discussion Your Steampunk Zoo in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"Well, my major steampunk project right now revolves around a Cryptozoological Society. Not so much a zoo, but there are specimens that have been collected. It's more a Diane Fossey meets cryptozoology, going out into the wild and studying…"
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to James Murray's discussion How fictional? in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"JK Rowling is not the best example of good world-building. Each book in the series either introduced an element which conflicted with the one before, or introduced an element that completely *contradicted* the book before.
In fact, I used this as…"
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to James Murray's discussion How fictional? in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"I use a number of fantasy elements in my steampunk projects. I use quite a bit of fantasy in my "hard" sci-fi projects.
There's nothing wrong with that. Provided you can give a decent rationalization for it.
I do not see magic as…"
Robert Stout joined Rev. Mik McAllister's group
Port St. Francis Cryptozoological Society
In keeping with our fair city's patron, St. Francis of Assisi, the Society is founded to study and preserve those species and cultures which lie outside the mundane.(Roleplaying, Discussion, Theory)See More
Rev. Mik McAllister added a discussion to the group The Aether Guild of Writers
Book Launch at Noisebridge (San Francisco)
Beware the Ides of March!I will be holding a book launch party for the first book in the series Sorcerer's Sanctuary (Book One: Refuge) will be Friday March 15, at 8:00 pm at Noisebridge, (2169 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110) in the Lit-Hacking area.In advance of the launch, I have released a Sneak Peek, a free download for anyone interested. It can be found at:…See More
Rev. Mik McAllister added a discussion to the group Bay Area Steampunk Society
Book Launch at Noisebridge
Beware the Ides of March! I will be holding a book launch party for the first book in the series Sorcerer's Sanctuary (Book One: Refuge) will be Friday March 15, at 8:00 pm at Noisebridge, in the Lit-Hacking area. In advance of the launch, I have released a Sneak Peek, a free download for anyone interested. It can be found at:…See More
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to The Contessa of Vintage's discussion ...The identity of the murderer in your plot in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"When writing mysteries, you really should plan out the crime and the perpetrator beforehand. Otherwise, you wind up suddenly having evidence that doesn't make sense, or last minute "Eureka" moments where the deus ex machina figures it…"
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to The Contessa of Vintage's discussion re; your favorite character ever... in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"Wow. A very novel way to introduce them, while giving a bit of character to each. They seem like very adventurous ladies.
I take it Alice is supposed to be Alice Liddell. Interesting that you gave her Dodgson's first name as a surname. I am…"
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to The Contessa of Vintage's discussion re; your favorite character ever... in the group The Aether Guild of Writers"Hmmm. I would have to say my favorite character has to be Grindski. He is a hacker and skater, was forced to go to numerous doctors, quacks, and faith healers regarding a physical handicap (a mild form of dwarfism), and eventually emotionally…"
Rev. Mik McAllister commented on Calista Taylor's group The Aether Guild of Writers"I have used terms from alchemy, railroad equipment descriptions, steam engine descriptions, and others. Finding old schematics of steam engines is always good. Then there is making words up from older vocabularies (such as carriage, troche, etc.)."
Shiloh joined Rev. Mik McAllister's groupPort St. Francis Cryptozoological Society
In keeping with our fair city's patron, St. Francis of Assisi, the Society is founded to study and preserve those species and cultures which lie outside the mundane.(Roleplaying, Discussion, Theory)See More
EngineRmRaphi replied to Rev. Mik McAllister's discussion Desperate call for help in the group Bay Area Steampunk Society"She can also help with info on housing. Call especially if you're facing being homeless."
Rev. Mik McAllister replied to Rev. Mik McAllister's discussion Desperate call for help in the group Bay Area Steampunk Society"I'll give her a call, but this situation is so out of control I just want, no, need, out. I can't take much more of the abuse."
EngineRmRaphi replied to Rev. Mik McAllister's discussion Desperate call for help in the group Bay Area Steampunk Society"I think you may have some legal recourse here. A mental condition is a medical condition! I doubt this can be used for evictions. (Unless there is a substantiated pattern of violence or property destruction.) Plus,…"
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I'm sorry I can't attend the Scarf & Scavenge, but I look forward to joining a future one. I have passed the info on to friends, so I hope one or more of them will be in touch with you.
Also, I will start putting together a list of all my favorite 2nd hand stores, bead stores, etc. in the South Bay.
Hey thanks alot! I think you'll really enjoy the new material we are working on now even more! =)
Ah, there you are. *pours whiskey into two glasses* delighted to have you as a friend, Reverend. Do give my best to you and yours, and feel free to visit my home at Widow's Walk Mansion...mind the trap doors!
Cheers!
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