The Crystal Palace was one of the signature landmarks of Victorian London. It was built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, which showcased many of the wonders of the Industrial Revolution. After the Exhibition ended it was moved to a park on Sydenham Hill and remained there until it was destroyed by fire in […]
The hat pin has gone down in history as one of the most surprising, yet practical weapons at a Victorian woman’s disposal. As the amazing lovely hats of the period grew bigger, so did the hat pin, which could be artfully concealed among their ornate decorations. Some were up to thirteen inches long and resembled […]
Good day to you, my dear readers. My excursions have landed me back safely in New York. My travel by dirigible from Cuba was a strategic decision, as I wanted to meet the elusive Arietta Trodella, whom I heard had accepted a position aboard the Suwanee Maiden. She is one of the most sought-after confectioners […]
In celebration of our 99 cent e-book sale, we’re giving a summary of all the books in our catalog. Number 3 is Miss Ione D. and the Mayan Marvel, our novella that introduces our spunky steampunk heroine Ione Dfrdwy. She’s smart, she’s independent, and she loves adventure. It’s 1896 and Ione, 19, decides to postpone […]
At Nakota Publishing, we’re having a 99 cent sale on all e-books by Arlys and me from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. In the days counting down to the event, we’ll be taking a look at each of our literary works. Fidelio’s Automata is my second novel and my first foray into the steampunk genre. […]
Good day readers! Having completed my airship tour of beautiful Cuba, I find myself resuming my duties at Margaret Gallard College in Brooklyn, New York. But this does not mean I shall abandon my quest for culinary perfection or my interest in fine arts. My extensive travel throughout the world has afforded me a vast […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “two left feet” to describe someone who’s awkward or clumsy. Back in the 1800’s, this was, in a way, literally true. As late as the 1850’s, the two shoes in a pair were interchangeable. The owner had to break them in order for them to be wearable. Most shoes […]
