Combine the tin art designs of Mexico with a steampunk look for an easy summer project using aluminum foil. Read More
Be the (Folk) Artist: Mexican Tin Art
Tag Archives: Steampunk
Western Steampunk Adventure and Espionage! Five Things That Inspired ‘Buffalo Soldier’
This week we welcome back author Maurice Broaddus to tell us what inspired him to write his new steampunk novella from Tor.com, ‘Buffalo Soldier’! Not only does this book have a fantastic cover, but it has some very interesting origins. Read on! Read More
Never Late Again – My Steampunk Cosplay Journey Begins
Dakster jumps down the rabbit hole and ventures into her first steampunk cosplay! Read More
My Not-So-Secret Life as an Amateur Cosplayer
I was recently showing off some of my cosplaying photos, and someone made a comment of “not really expecting me to be into that.” I wasn’t offended; I understood what he meant. My normal everyday clothes are not particularly flashy. I’m not really into makeup. But for some reason, give me an excuse to dress up in a costume, and I am all over it. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Great Scott!’
In ‘Great Scott!’ the whimsical 19th-century parlour game that never was, players use cards to build ridiculous inventions and explain them to each other. Read More
Check Out This Amazing Steampunk Quilt
I can’t get over how amazing this quilt is. A while back, I started a steampunk Block of the Month quilt project. I ended the project after only six months (I still hope to finish it) but that didn’t stop Becky Prior from using the February block as part of an elaborate steampunk quilt. Read More
Steampunk! ‘The Invention of E.J. Whitaker’
This month is Women’s History Month and what better time to talk about this really cool Kickstarter, ‘The Invention of E.J. Whitaker’ by Shawnee´ and Shawnelle Gibbs, a sister team. This story caught my eye because it melds some of my favorite things: women inventors, diversity, comics, and women creators together in to one exciting project. Read More
14 Romantic Novels to Make Your Heart Beat Faster
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this weekend or not, romance is in the air. It’s cold outside, so it’s a great time of year to heat things up inside. Read More
Gremlins Galore! Geeking Out About Hideously Adorable Sidekicks
Steampunk fantasy author Beth Cato geeks out about some hideously adorable creatures in this week’s Geek Speaks…Fiction! Read More
Geek Speaks…Fiction! Guest Author Gail Z. Martin
Writing ‘Iron & Blood’ was so much fun, in part because the more Gail Z. Martin and Larry Martin dug into Pittsburgh’s past, the cooler, geekier things they discovered. Read More
Geek Speaks… Fiction! Guest Author J. Kathleen Cheney
Please help us welcome fantasy author J. Kathleen Cheney to GeekMom! Ms. Cheney is the author of The Golden City series from Roc Books. “The Shores of Spain,” book 3 in the series, has just been released today. Read More
Goth or Steampunk Quiz
Goth or Steampunk? Take this quiz and find out! Read More
Creating Your Steampunk Persona
Some of Sun City Steam Fest’s cosplayers share tips on building a better steampunk alter-ego. Read More
Easy Mother/Daughter Steampunk Gypsy Hairpieces
Try these beginner-level steampunk hairpieces, which can be modified for all ages. Read More
12 Geeky DIY Gift Ideas From GeekMom
Are you looking for something geeky to make as a gift for the holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions? GeekMom is here to help! Read More
Steampunk Lego Book is Most Impressive Indeed
Imagination abounds in this impressive collection of steampunk Lego creations. Read More
The Cliffs of Insanity: GeekOuts, Troll Hunts, and Feminism
Corrina has a little geekgasm this week and then dives into why strong female characters are considered so radical. Read More
Writing Bone Dust II: Embracing the Vibrant Post-it Note Colors
Natania takes us deeper into the process of writing Bone Dust by embracing the joy of Post-it Note colors. Read More
Steampunk Comes to the Wild West
Steampunk lovers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico are representing the genre well. Read More
The Cliffs of Insanity: Will Things Change for Women in Comics?
Once again we’re talking about women in comics. Why? Because I’ll keep talking about it until things actually change. In personal news, my family went to New York City to tape a segment for the Nickelodeon show, Take Me To Your Mother, and I received a cover for my upcoming steampunk detective romance, The Curse of the Brimstone Contract. Read More
