Tag Archives: The Conn-Mann Chronicles

It’s HERE!

Just popping in real quick to share the news that the Audible version of The Marvelous Mechanical Man is now live. If you are not a member of Audible and want to get a copy, use this link: I will … Continue reading

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A Special Treat is Coming Your Way

As I may (or may not, since I have been scatter-brained lately) have mentioned, an Audible version of The Marvelous Mechanical Man is in the works, and about to go into edits. If you have ever wondered what this process … Continue reading

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Been Staring at this Page All Day…

I still don’t know what to say. You know when that friend you love stops talking to you, or moves away? When you lose touch and can’t seem to get back in contact? That’s how I feel about the Chronicles … Continue reading

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Where Do We Stand With the Chronicles?

It’s been a couple of months since the last update, and I am still waiting on some of my feedback for Fred’s book. We were watching an episode of New Girl where Nick is looking for feedback on his manuscript … Continue reading

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All’s Quiet on the Conn-Mann Front

Whether Alistair is too busy in his workshop or Jo decided they would have the rest of their Honeymoon Progress alone, I haven’t had any ideas for them in ages. I even tried to write short stories for NaNoWriMo this … Continue reading

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Fashion in the Conn-Mann Chronicles

Fashion in the 1870’s was in a state of flux. (Isn’t fashion always changing?) Skirts were narrowing and the fabric was moving to the back of the skirt instead of the sides. A fashionable lady–like Leonora or Aunt Emily–would be … Continue reading

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Because I Promised…

…I will attempt to discuss diversity in The Conn-Mann Chronicles and not offend anyone. There isn’t much. There are two reasons for this. The time period was not an extremely integrated era. It’s a cheap excuse, but it’s true. The … Continue reading

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Winding Down the Tour…

This is the last week of tour stops. It’s been an interesting ride. Today’s stop is an interview about self-publishing at Self-Publishing Showcase. One of the things we did this weekend was set up the new TV we had to … Continue reading

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1875 in New York City

The Conn-Mann series is set in the 1870s in New York City. This is an important thing to remember about the books in the series. It was a time and place that I’ve taken certain liberties with, but it was … Continue reading

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Today We Discuss the Menagerie…

Today’s Book Tour stop is an interview at As the Page Turns. We’ve been discussing jobs that the men and women of The Conn-Mann Chronicles. There are other characters in the books that have the important job of providing comfort … Continue reading

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