#gaslamp

[thebibliosphere]

The vampire—for there was no mistaking him for anything else—was tall, dark-haired, and dashingly handsome. Genetics had seen fit to gift him with exceptionally good cheekbones and the complexion of cut marble. […] The cut of his waistcoat was daringly modern, and it gave him a slightly rakish appeal, an effect no means lessened when he smiled, the wry curl of his mouth revealing a gleaming hint of fang. It was alarmingly attractive. “Welcome to our little island, Captain Northland. I’m the Viscount, but everyone here calls me Vlad.” “Vlad,” Nathan echoed, still a little dazed. The vampire gave him a tight-lipped smile, his fangs carefully hidden. “Yes, a family name, I’m afraid, but I’ve learned to be dead with it.”

Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites by Joy Demorra is a queer, paranormal, gaslamp fantasy romance novel featuring enchanted forests, gothic castles, and just a smidge of industrial coal dust. Join Vlad, Nathan, and Ursula as they navigate a magical world torn asunder war and politics as they work to restore balance to the world and find love along the way.

To read the full synopsis, click here.

Book one is available now in two different versions.

Buy the (high heat) Flirting With Fangs Edition Here.

Buy the (medium heat) Fluff and Fangs Edition Here.

Why are there two versions, and what’s the difference? Glad you asked! Don’t forget to check out the listed content tags (1)(2) and corresponding heat ratings on my website at www.joydemorra.com

#hunger pangs: true love bites #phangs #joy demorra #writerblr #booklr #indie author #LGBT romance #LGBT fantasy #queer romance #bisexual romance #fantasy #gaslamp #fantasy gaslamp romance #the vampire werewolf thing #affiliate links #buy links #alt text provided

[noodleypie]

OPEN CALL FOR BETA READERS!

My friends and I at @strangefellowsstudio are writing a graphic novel! As of right now, the first draft is nearly completed and we're looking for beta readers and editors. We're willing to read other works in exchange, or do small drawings of your characters!

In the city of Luxxon, airships are king. They dominate the shipping industry, the cruises, and the taxis. Ada Burke is set to inherit all of it, an idea she's not exactly comfortable with. One night, she overhears an insidious plot to destroy her family's company and narrowly escapes with her life. Hiding in the slums, she must team up with the Starlings, a group of shapeshifting thieves with the charismatic Magpie as their leader. Will they be able to work together? Can she save her family in time?

Starlings is a story about family, connections, and becoming who you choose to be. Read and comment on the first draft here !

#writeblr #beta reader #editors #writer #writers on tumblr #ocs #illustration #steampunk #gaslamp #lgbtq webcomic #webcomic #graphic novel #wlw comic #open call

[rachelillustrates]

Ding ding!! A new page of “Tock the Gnome” is now available for reading.

Read here ❤

Or start from the beginning here ❤

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“Tock the Gnome: The Rescue Quest” is about a Gnome woman named Tock, who lives in a Steampunk culture in a high fantasy world. Driven by a Fairy Tale about a trapped Elven princess on a floating island, she convinces her friend Bumble – an airship pilot – to join her quest to rescue her. They hire extra firepower from unfamiliar lands, and together they seek the island and the princess. But what they seek may not be quite what they expected…

Proudly contains queer characters and romance, size-positivity, Faerie, spiritual magic, conundrums and tomfoolery.

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Bonus art and stories ~ Prints, comics and more!

#comics #indie comics #comic update #faerie #gaslamp fantasy #gaslamp #steampunk #gnomes #orcs #sapphic #queer #queer comics #lgbtq #lgbtqia #tock the gnome #ooh shiny

[e-c-guyot-blog]

Croissant ou baguette?

Mais où donc un petit déjeuner pouvait bien coûter si cher?? Eh bien, dans l’Orient-Express, le train de luxe où il fallait absolument être vu. En octobre 1883, un petit déjeuner y coûtait 1,50 francs, soit plus d’une journée de travail pour une domestique comme Quatresous! Mais que mangeaient-ils donc de si formidable?! Et bien, pratiquement la même chose que nous aujourd’hui! Depuis le 18e…

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#19 siècle #alteri #anecdote #aventure #ère victorienne #bouquin #café #chocolat #croissant #curiosité #déjeuner #fantastique #fantasy #gaslamp #histoire #historique #livre #orient express #paris #paris 1900 #petit déjeuner #policier #roman #thé #toast #urban fantasy #vie quotidienne

[fadingoftheveil]

Fading of the Veil: World Basics

Note: None of this is necessary reading before jumping into the story, but I thought I would add it in for anyone who wants to know more about the world. 

There are small levels of magic in all foods, and just like how we are able to convert food into energy,  magic users — called "Flickers" — can do the same for magic, while the majority of people lack the ability to process it, so it simply passes through.

People do not see it that simply, though. In their minds, the majority are the only healthy ones, while Flickers are ill and dangerous. Some people will not even touch a Flicker in fear of catching what cannot be caught.

Much like how some people have more energy than others, some Flickers have more magic than others. In order to test if a person has magic, as well as how much, trial jars are used. 

If you do prove to be a Flicker, by law you are enlisted into the military. The division of the magic users is called "The Coven of the Fallen," and the branch in Sheeglen is called "The Lapis Order."  The main purpose of the Coven is to fight rogue Flickers and solve murders done by Flickers. While it may seem cruel to have them hunt their own people, fighting a Flicker is seen as something too dangerous for anyone else....and no one cares if a Flicker dies.

Once you are in the Coven, if you are useful, you will be placed in a squad. These squads are typically made up by 5 roles, and are sorted by power types.

Sheeglen has one of the best known facilities for training and using Flickers, so many are sent there for training, then sent all around the kingdom for missions. Almost all the Flicker characters you will meet will be from Sheeglen for this reason. 

Despite the hatred for Flickers, many of the equipment and devices in their world rely on Flickers to power them. Low-level Flickers (too hated to get other jobs) end up working at power-cell factories, where they work in horrible conditions for little pay. They have their magic syphoned into a machine which then charges "glow cells."

This technology powers everything from trains, to street lamps, to vehicles.

This story is heavily based off of the Victorian and Edwardian era's, as well as Scottish folklore, but does not take place in our world. However, a keen folklorist might be able to solve some of the murders ahead of time...

#FadingOfTheVeil #Fading of the Veil #victorian #gaslamp #gaslampfantasy #gaslamp fantasy #fantasy world #fantasyworld #FOTVWorld #steampunk #aetherpunk #VictorianFantasy #Victorian Fantasy #worldbuilding #world building #amwritingfantasy

[mariannefredericks]

New York vibes 🌆 I haven’t been in a long time. My favorite part of that city is the MET museum, and Central Park across the street. I almost didn’t board my plane because all the historical artifacts housed there. #city #portrait #portraitphotography #sandiego #downtownsandiego #gaslamp #gaslampsandiego #fashion #louisvuitton #blackandwhitephotography (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmBRnRSxN9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#city #portrait #portraitphotography #sandiego #downtownsandiego #gaslamp #gaslampsandiego #fashion #louisvuitton #blackandwhitephotography

[comicwaren]

From Strange Academy: Finals #002

Art by Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado

Written by Skottie Young

#strange academy: finals #doctor voodoo #jericho drumm #howie #shaylee moonpeddle #toth #german aguilar #zoe laveau #doyle dormammu #guslaug #iric brorson #gaslamp #marvel #comics #marvel comics

[midnightsun999]

#san diego #sd #daygo #california #downtown #city #gaslampquarter #gaslamp

[kawaiijay]

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego CA

#photography #travel #night #nightlife #city #buildings #urban #citylife #cityphotography #california #gaslamp #lights #scenic views #scenic spots

[donsasuke]

#yokohama #gaslamp #streetphotography #architecture #photographers on tumblr #bnw #bnw of our world #cityscape #landscape #japan #d850

[sdentrepreneur]

Rocking St Patricks Day Weekend !!! Pre Game for Shamrock Festival !!! #yesplease #irish #sandiego #gaslamp (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4A0NwuMZV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#yesplease #irish #sandiego #gaslamp

[iconiccoach]

Family is everything! #porsche #iconiccoach #porsche911 #porschecayenne #porschepanamera #sandiego #lajolla #rsf #encinitas #delmar #gaslamp #midlifecrisis #treatyourself #trending #6mt #speedforsale #luxury #elite (at Iconic Coach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgQEtzxPSRT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#porsche #iconiccoach #porsche911 #porschecayenne #porschepanamera #sandiego #lajolla #rsf #encinitas #delmar #gaslamp #midlifecrisis #treatyourself #trending #6mt #speedforsale #luxury #elite

[jupiterfox]

Going to watch the fight tonight. Hubbie cant choose between going to the Gaslamp or going to hops & barley.

#gaslamp #hops & barley #ufc 275

[acrylicalchemy]

Sparks Gallery in the Gaslamp Quarter always knows how to put on a beautiful show. Last night was the reception for the "Minis" group show.

#sparks gallery #gaslamp #gaslamp quarter #art opening #artist reception #art show #art exhibit #art exhibition #minis #San Diego art #gaslamp district #San Diego artist

[alex-leweird]

Quick Gaslamp from Strange Academy

#Gaslamp #strange academy

[deborahocarroll]

Piano Day & Writing Update

Happy Piano Day! The 88th day of the year (because 88 piano keys). I once dreamed of releasing my gaslamp fantasy short story The Secret Piano on Piano Day, but life had other plans, and that’s okay.  The Secret Piano is still coming, one of these days, to my newsletter. (You can still sign up if you want to be the first to get the free short story when it does happen! Or if you’re interested…

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#Books #Fantasy #Gaslamp #Gaslamp Fantasy #My Short Stories #My Writing #Short Stories #Short Story #The Secret Piano #Writing