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Mechagladiators – the Next Advancement in Gladiator Technology

11 Wednesday Mar 2020

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Designing a Story, Self-Publishing, Technology, The Last Gladiator, World of Romanpunk

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Mechagladiators, Steam Empire Chronicles, steampunk, technology, The Last Gladiator


What exactly is a mechagladiator? Only the most technological advancement in the arena in the 1800s! One of my most favorite steampunk elements in my novels, Mechagladiators are impressive and awesome to see in battle.

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A Mechawolf – a ‘distant relative’ of a mechagladiator

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Diversity in Steampunk – Building more Realistic Worlds

17 Wednesday Jul 2019

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Novellas, Self-Publishing, Steam Empire Chronicles, SteamLit, steampunk, The Last Gladiator, Thoughts

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afropunk, Diversity, Ethnicity, novellas, steampunk, The Last Gladiator


Hi all!

Today I’m going to talk about diversity in steampunk and alternate history novels – specifically what I’m planning to do to build some more realism and diversity into my own world. Read on to find out more.

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How Writing Saved My Life – A guest post by Phoebe Darqueling

31 Thursday Jan 2019

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Guest Posts, Self-Publishing, steampunk

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Greetings all, especially to those who have come to my humble blog to read this! The following is a guest post by Phoebe Darqueling, a fellow steampunk author who I’ve been fortunate enough to connect with over several book tours and write-a-thons. Check out her recent release – Riftmaker – out on February 14th!

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Laurel Emperor Cover Reveal!

15 Sunday Apr 2018

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Cover Art, Laurel Emperor, Self-Publishing, Steam Empire Chronicles, Teasers/Trailers

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It’s time! Time for you to see the most impressive cover of the Steam Empire Chronicles series. Without further ado, here it is!

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Let me know what you think! What are you most looking forward to?

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Army of Brass Launch Announcement!

14 Saturday Apr 2018

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Self-Publishing, Steam Empire Chronicles, SteamLit, steampunk

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Greetings Romanpunk and Steampunk Aficionados! Steampunk celebrates its 31st birthday on April 27, so join in the festivities with the high-flying adventure, Army of Brass.

In case you DIDN’T KNOW…

“Steampunk” began as a literary genre, but has expanded to include fashion, music, art, and live events all over the world. During 2017, in honor of author K.W. Jeter coining the term in 1987, Steampunk Journal editor Phoebe Darqueling and the Collaborative Writing Challenge joined forces to create an amazing work that blurs the line between science and magic. Twenty international authors contributed chapters to this story full of gadgets, romance, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a fantasy world informed by the culture of the 19th century. I hope to join up with this fantabulous group next year, since my series, the Steam Empire Chronicles, is now complete!

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Written Word Media Promotion Review

09 Friday Feb 2018

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Self-Publishing, Steam Empire Chronicles, SteamLit, World of Romanpunk

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Author, Author resources, promotion, Self publishing, steampunk


Salve!

As many of you know, I’ve been documenting how difficult it can be for a self-published author to promote their books consistently when you’ve also got a day-job. There are many tools on the web that can help the self-published man or woman, but many require a fair amount of time up front.

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Update on Laurel Emperor

03 Saturday Dec 2016

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Designing a Story, Laurel Emperor, Self-Publishing, Steam Empire Chronicles

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Salve! Today’s post is on the progress of Laurel Emperor, plus a snippet from a character we’ve seen and heard a lot about, and even dealt with, but never actually read about from his own point of view. Anyways, onward to progress!

Word Count: 35,107

Final Goal: 95,000-100,000 words

Chapters: 12 so far

Average size of chapters – 10 pages (5 full word document pages, generally doubled to make the normal chapter size).

Locations of Interest – Thrace, Rome, Byzantium, Alexandria

Read more to find out who our mystery chapter POV character is today!

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My Month-Long Blogging Experiment

02 Friday Dec 2016

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in NaNoWriMo2016, Self-Publishing, Steel Praetorian

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Or – How to double your readership in 30 days.

Salve! As I sit here, basking in the computer-screen glow of Steel Praetorian finally being out and available for you all to read in a single day, I’m reflecting on the month long journey that brought us here. One of my personal promises to myself this month was two fold- write every day for Laurel Emperor, and blog every day for Modern Papyrus (also called this blog – ha!)

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Guest Posting from Ichabod Temperance

28 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Guest Posts, Self-Publishing

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Guest Post, steampunk, Steampunk September


Hi everyone! Day 28 has arrived, and with it a wonderful guest post by the wacky and always entertaining Ichabod Temperance (Or Icky, as he goes by online!) I’ve worked with him before on Steampunk Septembers and sales, and he’s a great author – take a look!

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Day 10 – Blog Tour Hosts Wanted!

10 Thursday Nov 2016

Posted by Daniel Ottalini in Laurel Emperor, NaNoWriMo, NaNoWriMo2016, Self-Publishing

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Salve! I hope this post improves your day.

In news – I’ve started assembling at least a few blog visits to help promote Steel Praetorian, but I’m still looking for more. If you’ve got a blog, I’ve got five dates open for the next three weeks. I’m willing to trade 1 for 1 or do a feature just for you! Please let me know if you want to join up on my November Novel Showcase!

11/13-11/20 – 1 slots open

11/21-11/26 – 2 slots open

11/27-12/3 – 2 slots open

In Steel Praetorian News – Dedication submitted.

Laurel Emperor Progress: 15,389 (Definitely didn’t do much these last days – school week + US election has been rough on my mental processes. Read the snippet beyond the break.

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