Steampunk Archives

Be the (Folk) Artist: Mexican Tin Art

July 22, 2017June 3, 2018Lisa Tate

Combine the tin art designs of Mexico with a steampunk look for an easy summer project using aluminum foil.

Western Steampunk Adventure and Espionage! Five Things That Inspired ‘Buffalo Soldier’

May 4, 2017December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

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!

Never Late Again – My Steampunk Cosplay Journey Begins

May 15, 2016December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

Dakster jumps down the rabbit hole and ventures into her first steampunk cosplay!

My Not-So-Secret Life as an Amateur Cosplayer

April 30, 2016December 15, 2017Jennifer Pruitt2

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.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Great Scott!’

April 30, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown6

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.

Check Out This Amazing Steampunk Quilt

March 28, 2016December 15, 2017Marziah Karch2

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.

Steampunk! ‘The Invention of E.J. Whitaker’

March 11, 2016December 15, 2017Maya K

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.

14 Romantic Novels to Make Your Heart Beat Faster

February 13, 2016December 7, 2017Jackie Reeve1

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.

Gremlins Galore! Geeking Out About Hideously Adorable Sidekicks

November 18, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

Steampunk fantasy author Beth Cato geeks out about some hideously adorable creatures in this week’s Geek Speaks…Fiction!

Geek Speaks…Fiction! Guest Author Gail Z. Martin

August 18, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

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.

Geek Speaks… Fiction! Guest Author J. Kathleen Cheney

July 7, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

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.

Goth or Steampunk Quiz

June 26, 2015December 2, 2017Rebecca Angel13

Goth or Steampunk? Take this quiz and find out!

Creating Your Steampunk Persona

November 20, 2014December 15, 2017Lisa Tate2

Some of Sun City Steam Fest’s cosplayers share tips on building a better steampunk alter-ego.

Easy Mother/Daughter Steampunk Gypsy Hairpieces

November 16, 2014November 23, 2017Lisa Tate

Try these beginner-level steampunk hairpieces, which can be modified for all ages.

12 Geeky DIY Gift Ideas From GeekMom

November 7, 2014November 23, 2017Cathé Post

Are you looking for something geeky to make as a gift for the holidays, birthdays, or other special occasions? GeekMom is here to help!

Steampunk Lego Book is Most Impressive Indeed

October 4, 2014November 23, 2017Lisa Tate

Imagination abounds in this impressive collection of steampunk Lego creations.

The Cliffs of Insanity: GeekOuts, Troll Hunts, and Feminism

May 9, 2014November 23, 2017Corrina Lawson2

Corrina has a little geekgasm this week and then dives into why strong female characters are considered so radical.

Writing Bone Dust II: Embracing the Vibrant Post-it Note Colors

April 23, 2014December 15, 2017Natania Barron

Natania takes us deeper into the process of writing Bone Dust by embracing the joy of Post-it Note colors.

Steampunk Comes to the Wild West

April 8, 2014November 23, 2017Lisa Tate2

Steampunk lovers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico are representing the genre well.

The Cliffs of Insanity: Will Things Change for Women in Comics?

November 22, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson8

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.