There’s always a challenge in any movement of inviting outsiders in with ideas and symbols they understand–and boring people within the movement by re-using old ideas. So what’s the answer? Cliches aren’t evil–used intelligently. And tropes are a must have. In fact, as you’ll see in the transcript, they can trigger an explosion of ideas.
jhameia @gdcribbs That can work; there’s quite a lot available on French culture you can read up on.#steampunkchat -10:10 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 ’Night 
#steampunkchat-10:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm Well, I’ve followed a few Steampunk Chats, but never really participated #Newbie, but it was fun and I have a new story idea! #SteampunkChat -10:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk I’ll have it ready to announce on Monday. I’m juggling between two ideas at the moment. #steampunkchat -10:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @VonMalcolm That is a lot of history in 2000 words! #steampunkchat -10:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 Well, G’nite all, it’s been lovely. I’m off to read “Infernal Devices” over a nice glass of Red Zin.#steampunkchat -10:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk Topic? I think we shout (politely) at @artificer13 for that…#steampunkchat -10:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @VonMalcolm Good God that chinky-ass font and the stereotypes right in the title. #steampunkchat-10:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gdcribbs @jhameia if it’s in French I’d have to google translate. #steampunkchat -10:07 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz @candyspape Thanks, guys! #steampunkchat -10:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gdcribbs @jhameia I may go with a “French-like” country, and balance w/ fairytale story. Think Cinder but steampunk. #steampunkchat -10:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm Self-Promo? I would be curious if this Asian Steampunk idea intrigues anyone (and doesn’t offend!).#SteampunkChat http://t.co/TtNLH7hc -10:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @gdcribbs And you want it in English or French?#steampunkchat -10:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz Yeah, :/ Back to the grind next week. #steampunkchat -10:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Siri, I followed you. Contact me off-loop! Anyone else who is interested in my “soft” steampunk,http://t.co/Y0roWm6j #steampunkchat -10:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @RichardEPreston Hullo! How goes your evening? @DelilahSDawson #steampunkchat -10:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gdcribbs @jhameia I’d like to balance history and story. Don’t want too heavy w/ history. Some culture/inventors/etc. Victorian era. #steampunkchat -10:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk thanks for another great chat, friends! Is there a topic lined up for next week? #steampunkchat-10:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm Did it again no #SteampunkChat -10:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @Jenny_Schwartz @cindyspaper It was a pleasure. Thanks for hosting: #Steampunkchat -10:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @Jenny_Schwartz @candyspape Thanks for hosting, ladies! <3 #steampunkchat -10:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @gdcribbs or are you asking how the French do steampunk? #steampunkchat -10:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz @cindyspape Thanks to both of you for hosting tonite! #steampunkchat -10:02 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @gdcribbs Can you narrow down the parameters of the question? Are you looking for stuff on French culture, inventors, etc? #steampunkchat -10:02 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Jenny, thanks so much for showing me the ropes! Everyone else, thanks for chatting with us!#steampunkchat -10:02 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @artificer13 Oh yeah, love Lovecraft. member of HP Lovecraft Historical Society.#steampunkchat -10:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz And that’s the hour! #steampunkchatdoesn’t end, but formal hosting by amazing@cindyspape & me does. You guys were great, as always! -10:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston @jhameia @jenny_schwartz Ahhh – steampunk Aborigines! Now there’s one cheeky bull!#steampunkchat -10:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Hope whoever wins @cindyspape prize enjoys Kilts & Kraken as much as I did. Great mix of steampunk & magic #steampunkchat -10:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson not yet, but I’ve got a list.#Mwahahaha #steampunkchat #MadScience -10:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @jhameia: @TampaSteampunkSteam-Powered 2 has a story which takes place in a Chinese hell, might fit that theme =D #steampunkchat -10:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Yes, self promo: Please review on Amazon: http://t.co/ttFfjnMH Steampunk Holmes: Legacy of the Nautilus $2.99. #Steampunkchat -9:59 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gdcribbs I’m looking for good resources for a French Steampunk reboot of a fairytale. Any good sites/resources? #steampunkchat -9:59 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Siri_Paulson poo, forgot about that. here is good. #steampunkchat -9:59 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @VonMalcolm: Sam and Deans Great Grandparents on the hunt in the Victorian Era.#SteampunkChat #Supernatural #steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @RichardEPreston Hi Richard, nice to see you! #steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @TampaSteampunk Have you ever read HP Lovecraft’s “From Beyond”, not truly SP, but very topical.#steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson Good lord. Got lost in chapter numbers. Did anyone get blasted with a zombie shrink ray?#steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @TampaSteampunk Steam-Powered 2 has a story which takes place in a Chinese hell, might fit that theme =D #steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @RichardEPreston Hello! #steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm @TampaSteampunk Sam and Dean’s Great Grandparents on the hunt in the Victorian Era.#SteampunkChat #Supernatural -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @CindySPape Can’t DM as you’re not following me, but I’m interested! #steampunkchat -9:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk : @artificer13 True. Maybe there could be some Steampunk device used to scientifically reveal ghosts, spirits #steampunkchat -9:57 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Almost the hour. Anyone want to self-promo? #steampunkchat Where has the time flown! -9:57 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @laurahunsaker I have! broken Silences by Jason LeClair. Met him in person. Great read.#steampunkchat -9:57 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TinaChristopher @Jenny_Schwartz Lol, thank you. The wheels are turning;) #steampunkchat -9:56 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @laurahunsaker here you go:http://t.co/ECgQ1JoI #steampunkchat -9:56 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @laurahunsaker wink. read my first book. 
#steampunkchat -9:56 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @gdcribbs Can you clarify the question? Literature? Or generally? #steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @VonMalcolm: @artificer13 True. Maybe there could be some Steampunk device used to scientifically reveal ghosts, spirits #Steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston @Siri_Paulson @tampasteampunk Hi Siri Hi Daylina! #steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
laurahunsaker @CindySPape I like vampires and werewolves in SP but I haven’t read any with fae (that I can recall) #steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @jhameia The Victorians tried to “Science- ify” the supernatural w/ Spirit photography, etc.#steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @CindySPape: Shoot me a dm if you’re interested and I’ll draw one name at 10.#steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @VonMalcolm Steampunk TAPS. Love me some Ghostbusters. #steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @RichardEPreston @Jenny_Schwartz Hint: The Aboriginals were behind it all! #steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @TampaSteampunk Thx! Will do!#steampunkchat -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 It’s been lovely chatting with you #steampunkchat ’Night -9:55 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston @VonMalcolm I hate that – talking to myself #steampunkchat #idiotwithnohashtag#feelingexcluded -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @gdcribbs: any helpful sites/suggestions for a French steampunk?#Steampunkchat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TinaChristopher If you write it, I WILL read it #steampunkchat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @artificer13 ”No flag, no country!” sorry, couldn’t help quoting Eddie Izzard.#steampunkchat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm @artificer13 True. Maybe there could be some Steampunk device used to scientifically reveal ghosts, spirits etc. in a story. #SteampunkChat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape exactly! @SteamHolmes at the same time Victorians were almost obsessed with Spiritualism, Fairies, etc #steampunkchat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @RichardEPreston LOL actually we imported a Viking seriously, architect was Danish#steampunkchat -9:54 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 @VonMalcolm Good call! think how Conan Doyle went #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Shoot me a dm if you’re interested and I’ll draw one name at 10. #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston @Jenny_Schwartz Of course the Romans were in Australia! Nobody believes u convicts built the Opera House all by yourselves! #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RoyalAirships RT @SteamHolmes: . @SteamPatriots is steampunking the American Revolution…#Steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz Good point!#steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz But surely it’s possible to explore without “Planting a flag”#steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gdcribbs any helpful sites/suggestions for a French steampunk? #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape before we go: I have a copy of the Carina Editor’s Choice anthology (print) to give away. steampunk romance w/magic. #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @artificer13 Folks seem to assume science and magic are mutually exclusive; if steampunk blurs the line btwn the two… #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz @VonMalcolmThat’s why I started using TweetChat. It adds the hash tag automatically for you. #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RoyalAirships RT @SteamHolmes: I suppose one must delineate and define or there would be no isms in the world. or steampunk. #Steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk @jhameia & digging brilliantly. I read yr posts, type comments, then delete cos I’m showing my ignorance #steampunkchat -9:53 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RoyalAirships RT @SteamHolmes: RT @Jenny_Schwartz:@TampaSteampunk I would read that! Totally! quantum physics in steampunk #Steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RoyalAirships RT @SteamHolmes: Hi tech steam power?#Steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @artificer13: @VonMalcolm but at the same time Victorians were almost obsessed with Spiritualism, Fairies, etc. #Steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Need to get some food, catch you all another time. It’s been fun. #steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RoyalAirships RT @SteamHolmes: Gears, airships, brass, copper,… #Steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @VonMalcolm then wonder why we don’t respond? Not ignoring you! #steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Me, too! Read SP Mag’s SP Guide to the Apocalypse RT @oddmonstr: Id love to see steampunk response to a pandemic #steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
nhurleymoore @RichardEPreston Hi Richard #steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @VonMalcolm but at the same time Victorians were almost obsessed with Spiritualism, Fairies, etc.#steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @RichardEPreston Good point. Wellsian or Vernian, different approach to science question#steampunkchat -9:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Sign me up … to read, not to write it *faints* #steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @TampaSteampunk I would love to see more science emphasis in sp, too. #steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @Siri_Paulson @Phoenix56 To date, the 3 most oft cited as multicultural steampunk resources:@writersyndrome, Jeni Hellum #steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 All this is inspiring me to dig into a few things for ideas to write. Plus clear the junk out of my bdrm for space to create. #steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @VonMalcolm If you usehttp://t.co/cb1OgSoA it adds the chat hashtag for you. Very handy, I do say. #Steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm Goth & Steampunk seem like a perfect fit, but science was destroying the legends so melding Supernatural + Steampunk = Tough. #SteampunkChat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TinaChristopher Let me know if you find any examples #Steampunkchat -9:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @oddmonstr Yes! The Iron Duke (quite sexy) shows after a pandemic/dictatorship & is stunning world building #steampunkchat -9:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes . @SteamPatriots is steampunking the American Revolution… #Steampunkchat -9:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @jhameia More zang, perhaps, but as far as I know, you’re the only one really digging into addressing postcolonialism #steampunkchat -9:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm I always forget to add #SteampunkChat!-9:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston @nhurleymoore Hi Nicole!#steampunkchat -9:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz I’d love to see steampunk response to a pandemic #steampunkchat -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Fascinating structure to the collection of stories. As a writer, intrigued me#Steampunkchat Love & Romanpunk -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @TampaSteampunk Thanks! I never realized how many folk referred to me as a multicultural steampunk blogger til recently! #steampunkchat -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston #steampunkchat I am afraid I am more of a Wellsian than a Verneian – my fantabulous creations just work with little description on how … -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Agreed RT @Siri_Paulson:@CindySPape I love genre-bending, so if its done thoughtfully, anything goes! #Steampunkchat -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @nhurleymoore and by an Aussie!#steampunkchat Romanpunk in Australia. Awesome -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 An interesting thought, rewrite the Celtic Roman battles steampunk style and the Celts win#steampunkchat -9:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @jhameia Not late, just missed #Steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TinaChristopher @Jenny_Schwartz Cool idea!#steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
nhurleymoore @Jenny_Schwartz I hadn’t heard of Romanpunk!!! #steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @TampaSteampunk Thanks; I do try, and I do understand the confusion. Multiculturalism has more zang than postcolonialism #steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TinaChristopher @CindySPape Sure, why not as long as the story makes sense and is fun to read. Love the Parasol Protectorate;) #steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @CindySPape I love genre-bending, so if it’s done thoughtfully, anything goes! #steampunkchat-9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @Jenny_Schwartz How was Love & Romanpunk? #Steampunkchat -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Ok, that last tweet was in answer to fantasy in steampunk question #steampunkchat Addled tweeter, here -9:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @Jenny_Schwartz Thanks, sorry for being late!#steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @jhameia but thank you for the correction. It’ll help me better point people to your site.#Steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 True enough SteamHolmes. #steampunkchat-9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz I read Love & Romanpunk by @tansyrrFabulous steampunking of Roman History/Myth#steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @jhameia Whoops! I should know better. Apologies. #steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @jhameia well, your blog is a fantastic, enlightening read, regardless.#Steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
nhurleymoore Hello everyone #steampunkchat -9:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @CindySPape Anything can be steampunked, but should it be? It’s a matter of personal taste. #Steampunkchat -9:46 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @jhameia So glad you’re here!#steampunkchat -9:46 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia @Siri_Paulson @Phoenix56 Contrary to what people say, I do postcolonial steampunk, not multicultural steampunk #steampunkchat -9:46 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape great idea! @Phoenix56 nstead of GB ruling the world, how about a world where they decided to work with other cultures #steampunkchat -9:46 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 5 weeks in a Balloon noted!#Steampunkchat Good reading ideas always welcomed -9:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @artificer13 indeed it is!#Steampunkchat -9:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
staticsan @Jenny_Schwartz #steampunkchat No offense taken. -9:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @CindySPape I love fantasy but prefer more of the science aspect, personally, in my steampunk lit. #Steampunkchat -9:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Instead of GB ruling the world, how about a world where they decided to work with other cultures instead of subjugating them #steampunkchat -9:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @staticsan Oops. thing is, you stumbled into a common snark & I misidentified. It’s a valid point#steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape so what does everyone feel about fantasy elements in your SP? Vampires, werewolves, Fae? any thoughts? #steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Siri_Paulson @TampaSteampunk a great read for exploration inspiration is Verne’s “Five Weeks in a Balloon”. Fantastic! #steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson RT @Jenny_Schwartz: @Phoenix56 It’s the rewriting history bit that so appeals to me. History, damn it! gets things wrong #steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
staticsan @Jenny_Schwartz #steampunkchat Oh I wasn’t snarking. Admittedly I don’t read much SteamPunk, but what I do doesn’t much use actual steam. -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 It’s the rewriting history bit that so appeals to me. History, damn it! gets things wrong #steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Phoenix56 That’s what I love about steampunk and alternate history. “What if?”#Steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @Phoenix56: There are so many ways to branch off & rewrite history so many things could work if done right. #Steampunkchat -9:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @Jenny_Schwartz Thats it exactly! People are rightly wary. But I would love to see it well done..and from non-colonist pov #Steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 There are so many ways to branch off & rewrite history so many things could work if done right.#steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape Absolutely! First contact in US, Canada, South America, New Zealand, Australia etc etc#steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes I guess punk needs something to fight against? #steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @TampaSteampunk Yes. I was playing around with an exploration idea but couldn’t think of how to do it in a non-faily way. #steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @SteamHolmes Nvm, I think I read your post wrong? #Steampunkchat -9:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes I suppose one must delineate and define or there would be no isms in the world. or steampunk.#Steampunkchat -9:42 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk That’s it exactly! People are rightly wary. But I would love to see it well done…and from non-colonist pov #steampunkchat -9:42 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @SteamHolmes I’m more of a shades of grey scale person such as the one Cherie Priest blogged about. #Steampunkchat -9:42 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @VonMalcolm people who actually maintain the “works”. Not inventors but the oilers & machine shop types. #steampunkchat -9:42 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape no–no snark here–crap, can’t even type that with a straight face. Snort. #steampunkchat -9:41 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Is the question of “Is it steampunk?” one of creator self-identifying it as steampunk? #steampunkchat -9:41 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz The prob with exploration per se is colonialism and such. You have to be careful about racism and oppression. #Steampunkchat -9:41 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @staticsan @VonMalcolm snark appreciated! #steampunkchat -9:41 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape definitely! @Jenny_Schwartz Exploration. Very Victorian #steampunkchat -9:41 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Steampunk should be defined too narrowly. I dislike the “steampunk or not” question. There are no rules to steampunk. #Steampunkchat -9:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
staticsan @VonMalcolm @Jenny_Schwartz#Steampunkchat Perhaps actually using steam to power things? I dunno. -9:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @RichardEPreston fashionably late.#steampunkchat -9:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm @Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk It looks funky and I haven’t even watched the video yet!#SteamPunkChat -9:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Under-used steampunk tropes? Exploration. Very Victorian #steampunkchat -9:39 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @RichardEPreston it’s okay, we forgot to lock the doors. welcome #steampunkchat -9:39 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @RichardEPreston Like the white rabbit…I’m late, I’m late… Glad you made it!#steampunkchat -9:39 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @RichardEPreston better late than never! #Steampunkchat -9:39 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Here’s the artist who will create the art for Steampunk Holmes Frankenstein:http://t.co/ADfYKhMz Yun Ling #Steampunkchat -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @VonMalcolm: #SteamPunkChat Are there any Steampunk tropes that are underused? I’m always looking to add different colors to my worlds. -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
RichardEPreston #steampunkchat hellio all once again I arrive extraordinarily late! -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm #SteamPunkChat Are there any Steampunk tropes that are underused? I’m always looking to add different colors to my worlds. -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Gruesomely good RT @SteamHolmes: Steampunk Holmes Frankenstein concept art by Daniel Cortes: http://t.co/mmzW5w9v #Steampunkchat -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape FYI, since I’m new to some of you, I write “lighter”, romantic sp w/ magic, but my background is in science, so read heavier #steampunkchat -9:38 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @VonMalcolm @TampaSteampunk I think this is the video link…a hover car #steampunkchathttp://t.co/FN9lohwo -9:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Here’s the Steampunk Holmes Frankenstein concept art by Daniel Cortes:http://t.co/djnVMD8i #Steampunkchat -9:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @Siri_Paulson: Hear, hear! RT@CindySPape: so quantum ghosts? with steampunk? WRITE it, please! @TampaSteampunk #Steampunkchat -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson @Jenny_Schwartz It’s YA, but a sort of alternate future/past. I can’t even describe it. But I read it in one sitting. #steampunkchat -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @oddmonstr so settings in 3rd world, or people of color in London, NY, etc? #steampunkchat -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes :) #steampunkchat -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Intrigued! #steampunkchat RT@gillianarcher: My crit partner wrote one, Iron Dominance by Carrie Silverwood http://t.co/AjZXyj73 -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk I’ll do esearch! RT @Jenny_Schwartz:@TampaSteampunk You know, the more you tell me, the more Im going to nag you to WRITE it #Steampunkchat -9:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Yes, TampaSteampunk, please write it.#steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape v true! @artificer13 Victorian era was BIG on logic (even if it was flawed). #steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm @TampaSteampunk Perhaps I clicked on said article via your Tweet! -Magnet Car? I have to check that out. #SteamPunkChat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson I hadn’t heard of that one. Masque of the Red Death. taking more notes#steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape Indigenous people of color.#steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson Hear, hear! RT @CindySPape: so quantum ghosts? with steampunk? WRITE it, please!@TampaSteampunk #steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @Jenny_Schwartz Duly noted that Quantum Physics has been requested. #Steampunkchat-9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @artificer13: @CindySPape logical thinking. The Victorian era was BIG on logic (even if it was flawed). #steampunkchat -9:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk You know, the more you tell me, the more I’m going to nag you to WRITE it#steampunkchat -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape so quantum ghosts? with steampunk? WRITE it, please! @TampaSteampunk #steampunkchat-9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz I want to see characters I can relate to so I can imagine myself in their shoes. #Steampunkchat -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 It does sound like an interesting article.#steampunkchat -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 LOL that is soooo true#frantic #steampunkchat but fun -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @CindySPape logical thinking. The Victorian era was BIG on logic (even if it was flawed).#steampunkchat -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson I’m really enjoying the new twists. Masque of the Red Death, for example. Just utterly defying the tropes. #steampunkchat -9:34 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz I did my high school honors thesis on quantum physics and how it explains poss. Of life after death. #nerd #Steampunkchat -9:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 Can I just say that #steampunkchat is so much more relaxing when I’m just chatting instead of MCing. Thanks @Jenny_Schwartz -9:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @CindySPape Same as any other SF/F — lots of struggle. I love the arc from cynicism to hope, but starting spunky is good too #steampunkchat -9:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @CindySPape: so what do you want to see in your main characters? #steampunkchat -9:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk @SteamHolmes I really hope you do. Seriously want to read it#steampunkchat quantum steampunk -9:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @VonMalcolm I think I read that same article. Fascinating stuff. #Steampunkchat -9:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @VonMalcolm: @TampaSteampunk I read an article that todays science makes Steampunk science more feasible-RE airships. #Steampunkchat -9:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz Sorry–Neal Stephenson, NOT Gaiman. And he’s VERY math-heavy.#steampunkchat -9:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @VonMalcolm @TampaSteampunkInteresting. Have you seen VW’s magnet-powered car?#Steampunkchat -9:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmesHey! That’s my idea! Jk, but I think I might consider actually doing it. #Steampunkchat -9:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @CindySPape scribbled down Diamond Age for later #steampunkchat -9:31 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape so what do you want to see in your main characters? #steampunkchat -9:31 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk I think that’s the diff between sci fi and fantasy. Sci fi, which steampunk originated from, has root in reality. #Steampunkchat -9:31 AM Jul 21st, 2012
VonMalcolm @TampaSteampunk I read an article that says today’s science makes Steampunk science more feasible -as it pertains to airships.#SteamPunkChat -9:31 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @oddmonstr It’s a strong stereotype. Can definitely take a lot of subverting #steampunkchatMad scientist -9:31 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @CindySPape @Meljean‘s Iron Duke is chock-full of nanotech goodness. Excellent world building.#steampunkchat -9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Ok, write quantum physics in the book after that & you’re officially a hero #Steampunkchat -9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz and Diamond Age by Neil Gaiman #steampunkchat -9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @artificer13 I’d love to see sp “science” based off 19th-century scientific beliefs that have been debunked. #steampunkchat -9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I don’t think I’ve seen Frankenstein in SP style. #steampunkchat -9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes @Jenny_Schwartz The next Steampunk Holmes book is a Frankenstein book. #Steampunkchat-9:30 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson Mmm. I’ll let my friend know to pack a bottle and steal a locket.#steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @CindySPape Oh yeah. Nanotech and the Iron Duke by @Meljean Good call. #steampunkchatscience tropes -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Agreed RT @artificer13: I think there is room for weird or fantastic science, but only when it has its foundation in reality. #Steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz At this point in#steampunk, the mad scientist needs to be more than the B-movie dude with copper goggles. #steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape agreed. @Phoenix56 dislike things or abilities that can do it all #steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @gillianarcher Has anyone used Frankenstein in steampunk? #steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 I think there is room for weird or fantastic science, but only when it has it’s foundation in reality.#steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I dislike things or abilities that can do it all or survive anything. #steampunkchat -9:29 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Examples! challenge for 140 #steampunkchat :) -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape nanotech #steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk OMG yes. I’d write grants for that. #steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk Hold that thought!#steampunkchat thinking of Cindy’s secret word. We’re nearly there… -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @SteamHolmes very true. I’m a big fan of his work. #Steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I’d read it too. Sounds intriguing#steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
gillianarcher Frankenstein? RT @Jenny_Schwartz Science tropes: bio-mech? airship adventures? #steampunkchat-9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @Jenny_Schwartz: @TampaSteampunkI would read that! Totally! quantum physics in steampunk #Steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 *slaps head* how did I forget automatons? #steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @Jenny_Schwartz:@TampaSteampunk I would read that! Totally! quantum physics in steampunk #Steampunkchat -9:28 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson I get bored with magical mystery guns that can do *anything*. Modding a Nerf is fun, writing a shrink ray makes me yawn. #steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Hi tech steam power? #Steampunkchat-9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk I would read that! Totally! quantum physics in steampunk #steampunkchat-9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @TampaSteampunk One of the things Verne was known for- actual maths (if not always perfectly accurate). #steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape I think the elephant in the room trope wise for hard science is the Difference Engine.#steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz the mad scientist. The engineer. #Steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Steam engines and automatons come to mind. #steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Science tropes: bio-mech? airship adventures? #steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk I’m a quantum physics buff. If I understood it better, I’d write something myself lol#Steampunkchat -9:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I like a variety of styles. All depends on what I’m in the mood for. #steampunkchat -9:26 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz What are some science tropes in steampunk? #steampunkchat -9:26 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz by my reckoning, YOU’RE the lucky one. I’m half a world away. @DelilahSDawson #steampunkchat -9:26 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Siri_Paulson @TampaSteampunk So, any hard science tropes? #steampunkchat -9:26 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape Squee! #steampunkchat -9:25 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson Yes, pls! RT @TampaSteampunk: I’d like to see a lot more hard science in steampunk lit. I love me some good science fiction. #Steampunkchat -9:25 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk I’d like to see a lot more hard science in steampunk lit. I love me some good science fiction.#Steampunkchat -9:25 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape agreed. There ought to be plenty of fun to go around. @TampaSteampunk just don’t want all sp lit to be that. #steampunkchat -9:24 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson @artificer13 One would make an appointment, purchase a ticket, and be at the dock on time with a bottle of wine. In Sang. =) #steampunkchat -9:24 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I think that as long as writer is honest & respectful about another culture, that is what matters.#steampunkchat -9:24 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape brilliant! @Jenny_Schwartz time to stomp on his toes. Won’t see it coming #steampunkchat -9:24 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 @DelilahSDawson You are very lucky not drinking coffee when read that tweet. Would need new keyboard. #steampunkchat :) -9:24 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape @TampaSteampunk Ugh. Many *interpretations of phrase* #gotypingskills#steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @DelilahSDawson Ouch. “Bad” combination, at least for biased readers. #steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @DelilahSDawson I don’t have a prob with sp paranormal romance, I just don’t want all sp lit to be that. #Steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @DelilahSDawson How would one get to this airship, in theory? I’m asking for a friend.@Jenny_Schwartz #steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @DelilahSDawson oh yeah. right there with you. #steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson @CindySPape that moment of eye-roll is time to stomp on his toes. Won’t see it coming #steampunkchat -9:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @Phoenix56 Blog name is Silver Goggles –@TampaSteampunk got it! #steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape So I do write cultures other than my own, but I DO try to use respect. #steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Phoenix56 Yeah, she does Silver Goggles. Siri is correct. #Steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson @CindySPape Yeah, when this guy heard “steampunk + paranormal + romance”, his eyes rolled heavenward in disgust. Shrug. #steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape I don’t want to write a world that’s all one color, one size, one religion, etc. #steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @CindySPape yep, them, too!#Steampunkchat -9:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Phoenix56 It’s Jeni Hellum from Michigan.http://t.co/mDE86JQ1 #steampunkchat -9:21 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 @Siri, I’d have to go back and look it up, not sure of the woman’s name. #steampunkchat -9:21 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @TampaSteampunk might want to also check out STEAMED! #steampunkchat -9:21 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape @TampaSteampunk Can you talk more about what you mean by “uniform world”? Sorry, can see many of phrase #steampunkchat -9:21 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson @VonMalcolm Ouch!#steampunkchat -9:21 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 @CindySPape *grin* The lengths some people go to for genuine steampunk look#steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Phoenix56 Yeah, there are three blogs I read. Ay-Leen the Peacemaker, Silver Goggles, and the Steamers Trunk #Steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape pppbbbbtttthhhhhh of course I write romance, which is even lower. @DelilahSDawson ”the bottom of the pyramid” #steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson @Jenny_Schwartz Thanks! It’s been a rough week. Life on the airship brothel is tricky at times. =) How are you? #steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 @DellaSDawson, that person has never seen the Babylon 5 episode about the TechnoMages. He should check it out. #steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Siri_Paulson @Phoenix56 Wouldn’t be @jhameia, would it? Or Beyond Victoriana? #steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape @TampaSteampunk Yes THIS in bucketfuls. I want someone to turn imperialism in history on its head in this genre. #steampunkchat -9:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Beyond Victoriana is the one I think of for multiculturalism in steampunk#steampunkchat -9:19 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz @CindySPape I’ve got enough to make the dueling goggles work.#FaceLikeATicTacToeBoard #steampunkchat -9:19 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @DelilahSDawson Yay! You’re here #steampunkchat Glad you kicked those revisions into shape -9:19 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @SteamHolmes LOL, someone saw that outfit and had a complaint?!#MoveOutOfYourParentsBasement is what I’d say to them #steampunkchat-9:19 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Worst is when magic lets people off the hook. I like it to have it’s own problems/limits #steampunkchat -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape This can be tricky, but weighed against writing a uniform world???? @TampaSteampunkappropriation and insensitivity #steampunkchat -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson Yeah… I was once told by a prominent scifi author that I was “the bottom of the pyramid” because I feel magic > science. #steampunkchat -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 There is someone on FB that blogs on Steampunk Multiculturalism. #steampunkchat -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @oddmonstr Then you have to write it! I know easier said, than finding time #steampunkchatFascinating issue -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @CindySPape: LOL–*raspberry* to cliche-police #Steampunkchat -9:18 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 @CindySPape Definitely have to allow for scars! #steampunkchat -9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape LOL–*raspberry* to cliche-police#steampunkchat -9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk Me, too. *sigh* Always feel bad when I can’t help with tech, but am hosting. Glad it’s sorted. #steampunkchat -9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Oooh, VERY good call. @TampaSteampunkI’d like to see more multiculturalism. #steampunkchat-9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes RT @TampaSteampunk: @CindySPapeVictoriana orig drew me into steampunk but Id like to see more multiculturalism. #Steampunkchat -9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz The prob comes with questions of appropriation and insensitivity when approaching cultures diff from own. #Steampunkchat -9:17 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Phoenix56 though some of us mix actual “magic” into our steampunk worlds. Then it can get really tricky on the science. #steampunkchat -9:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz There’s so much to say about flesh vs. metal. I so want that science hook.#steampunkchat #hugesciencenerd -9:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Loved it! Great point. Make everything fit the character/story/PURPOSE#steampunkchat *raspberry* to cliche-police -9:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
DelilahSDawson Whew. Revisions almost done. Time for… #steampunkchat -9:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @CindySPape Victoriana orig drew me into steampunk but I’d like to see more multiculturalism. #Steampunkchat -9:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I agree Jenny. Sometimes writers rely too much on ‘magic’ to make something work instead of taking the time to think it thru #steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Jenny_Schwartz aha! Figured it out. I’m just a dummy. #Steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz @CindySPape They’re meant to allow scars on the face but to protect the eyes and nose. http://t.co/PTPIkUUf #steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk MT @Jenny_Schwartz biometric is fascinating. Challenge to make the sci strong, & not dependent on magic for body-acceptance #Steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape So anything besides dirigibles and goggles that we’re tired of? #steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz What about #steampunk stereotypes? Any stock characters? Pet peeves with them?#steampunkchat -9:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Steampunk Ivy had a great response to someone dissing her goggles: Scroll down to the 4th post http://t.co/p71aEdzh #Steampunkchat -9:14 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Phoenix56 I do costuming for both, but have to save my pennies–cant sew at all 
#steampunkchat -9:14 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @oddmonstr biometric is fascinating. Challenge to make the science strong, & not dependent on magic for body-acceptance #steampunkchat -9:14 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 LOL thanks Jenny #steampunkchat -9:13 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape there’s a LOT of community crossover, which I think is great. @Phoenix56 Did RenFaire for 6 years.#steampunkchat -9:13 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I’m just getting into Victorian. Starting with corset and petticoats before dong much else.#steampunkchat -9:13 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk I’m in tweetdeck … and really non-techie. Sorry I can’t help #steampunkchat-9:13 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Oh wow! Renfair always sounds/looks awesome. Guys, we’ve lured in an expert!#steampunkchat -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape v. cool idea! @artificer13 May make a pr of brass dueling goggles #steampunkchat -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Why isn’t tweetchat giving me a retweet button? Anyone else having that issue?#Steampunkchat -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 *snort* I pictured them with antlers #steampunkchat #duellinggoggles -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I’ve been sewing since I was 12 (56 now). Did RenFaire for 6 years. #steampunkchat -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Would love to see in-eye-socket goggles or other steam-powered biometric devices #steampunkchat -9:12 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz exactly! I think the shape&purpose of goggs can help. May make a pr of brass dueling goggles #steampunkchat -9:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @Phoenix56: True, goggles are a great identifier to mundanes, but sometimes people use them as a crutch. #steampunkchat -9:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jolantru @Jenny_Schwartz Hehe. #steampunkchat -9:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 True, goggles are a great identifier to mundanes, but sometimes people use them as a crutch.#steampunkchat -9:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk I think it’s hipster-ish to avoid things JUST because they may be cliche. On the other hand, I like thinking outside the box #Steampunkchat -9:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Hey! that sounds you know a LOT about costuming. Okay, what other accessories verge on cliche? #steampunkchat -9:10 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape I’m kind of done with hand-wavey steam-science. #steampunkchat -9:10 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Nailed that on the head, IMHO.@TampaSteampunk not if a character in lit wears them just to wear them #steampunkchat -9:10 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @SteamHolmes Airships? Cliched? Those are fighting words in the Dirigible Corps!#steampunkchat -9:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @SteamHolmes ah, but what other metals should we use? Gotta have the shinies. #steampunkchat-9:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
oddmonstr @CindySPape Not everything needs cogs.#steampunkchat -9:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk @Phoenix56 on goggles- yes. If they have a function, I like them, but not if a character in lit wears them just to wear them #Steampunkchat -9:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Re goggles: Did anyone see the real life sunglasses that reveal emotions? http://t.co/uxfWsUNJ#steampunkchat -9:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamHolmes Gears, airships, brass, copper,…#Steampunkchat -9:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz see, subverting cliches is one of my favorite things about writing. Spinning things on their heads is great. #steampunkchat -9:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 That’s the thing with cliches…people connect via them #steampunkchat -9:08 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Phoenix56 agreed–goggles are used a lot, for a lot of reasons. Are you sick of them or do they make you smile? #steampunkchat -9:07 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz I think goggles CAN be cliche’, but they’re also one of the most identifiable bits to “norms” #steampunkchat -9:07 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 That’s what I thought…but interesting thing with cliches is can subvert. How to subvert goggles? #steampunkchat -9:07 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @jolantru Lurking is good. Accepted#steampunkchat behaviour. Will lure you out, though -9:07 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 It seems to me that goggles are becoming a bit cliche in some ways. #steampunkchat -9:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jolantru @Jenny_Schwartz Will be lurking. #steampunkchat -9:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @TampaSteampunk Oh that was the worst news. Heard last night (here in Aus). Terrible. Sympathy to everyone #steampunkchat -9:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape So what tropes do you LIKE to see in a steampunk novel and what ones are you tired of?#steampunkchat -9:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Ok, so let’s kick off with some#steampunk cliches. Got any? ahem goggles?#steampunkchat -9:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
doctorcarmilla @Jenny_Schwartz Specifically, this is the reason: http://t.co/926lIY0i Thank you for mentioning it!#Steampunkchat -9:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Sorry I’m late. Catching up on the Colorado shooting via Twitter. So sad. Almost makes me feel bad for having a happy chat. #Steampunkchat -9:05 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 I’m hoping to make new friends and get better at being a Steampunk! #steampunkchat -9:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz I’m pretty hard to scare, but easy to confuse. ;-P #steampunkchat -9:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz The secret word should come up in discussion…IF people stay on topic. Ha!#steampunkchat Fun but distracting -9:04 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 The first is scary…then you’re hooked #steampunkchat -9:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz We’ll all be able to see reason for not#steampunkchat ing RT @doctorcarmilla: it’ll available here, http://t.co/9VkR9rDb #music -9:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape There’s a giveaway. I’ve sent@Jenny_Schwartz a secret word. First chatter to use it wins. #steampunkchat -9:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 This is my first Twitter steampunk chat too.#steampunkchat -9:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz that’s a lot of pressure! #steampunkchat -9:02 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Ssh don’t scare her away RT@CindySPape: this is my first Twitter chat. #steampunkchat -9:02 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @artificer13 Now the party can start! Welcome #Steampunkchat -9:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Waving to everyone! Hi, I’m Cindy and this is my first Twitter chat. #steampunkchat -9:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 Hullo all! #steampunkchat -9:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Tropes – devices/conventions a writer relies on being present in audience’s minds/expectations – fr http://t.co/n5JL7WZ3 #steampunkchat -9:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @jolantru I haven’t tweeted with you in ages. Are you dropping into #steampunkchat -9:01 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @doctorcarmilla good luck with the album!#steampunkchat -9:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jolantru RT @jenny_schwartz: Welcome!#steampunkchat tonight/day is “Steampunk tropes, stereotypes and cliches”. Let’s go! -9:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Thank you CindySPape. I made that one a while ago. #steampunkchat -9:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Phoenix56 Hi! hope you’ve got your cliche-spotting goggles on #steampunkchat -9:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Welcome! #steampunkchat tonight/day is “Steampunk tropes, stereotypes and cliches”. Let’s go! -9:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 @doctorcamilla, hope it all goes smoothly for you. #steampunkchat -8:59 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Phoenix56 love the bodice in your photo!#steampunkchat -8:59 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @doctorcarmilla That’s a pretty awesome excuse! Good luck #Steampunkchat -8:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
doctorcarmilla RT @SikesAaron: Will sadly be missing#steampunkchat AGAIN tonight. My interview w/@unwoman touches, a bit, on tonight’s topics. http://t.co/D6ChVR3t -8:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
doctorcarmilla @Jenny_Schwartz Wish I could join you guys at #steampunkchat, but I’m I’ll be recording my new album. All night -_-;;; -8:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Phoenix56 Looking forward to talking to fellow steampunks >^-^< #steampunkchat -8:56 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 RT @Jenny_Schwartz: 10 minutes till#steampunkchat Gather your steampunk tropes and cliches! -8:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz 10 minutes till #steampunkchat Gather your steampunk tropes and cliches! -8:52 AM Jul 21st, 2012
laurahunsaker I loved Kilts & Kraken-grab the 2nd in the series: RT“@CindySPape: or a free steampunk novella:http://t.co/tAxrGNtt #steampunkchat” -8:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @laurahunsaker and THANK YOU!#steampunkchat -8:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @laurahunsaker Actually P&P is book 2. Steam & Sorcery is book 1. #steampunkchat -8:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @ShaiUnfiltered thanks for the RT!#steampunkchat -8:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @cheryldragon Hi Cheryl! Thanks for the RT!#steampunkchat -8:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
laurahunsaker I loved Kilts & Kraken-grab the 1st in the series: RT“@CindySPape: or a free steampunk novella:http://t.co/tAxrGNtt #steampunkchat” -8:47 AM Jul 21st, 2012
cheryldragon RT @CindySPape: or a free steampunk novella: http://t.co/Y0roWm6j #steampunkchat -8:46 AM Jul 21st, 2012
ShaiUnfiltered RT @CindySPape: or a free steampunk novella: http://t.co/Y0roWm6j #steampunkchat -8:44 AM Jul 21st, 2012
unwoman RT @SikesAaron: Will sadly be missing#steampunkchat AGAIN tonight. My interview w/@unwoman touches, a bit, on tonight’s topics. http://t.co/D6ChVR3t -8:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape or a free steampunk novella:http://t.co/Y0roWm6j #steampunkchat -8:42 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz True RT @CindySPape: or anything on the STEAMED blog…http://t.co/D052zARh#steampunkchat -8:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz or anything on the STEAMED blog…http://t.co/D052zARh #steampunkchat-8:39 AM Jul 21st, 2012
ShaiUnfiltered RT @Jenny_Schwartz: Anyone looking for a short pre-read for #steampunkchat Dru P’s post on writing #steampunk is brilliant http://t.co/D052zARh -8:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SikesAaron Will sadly be missing #steampunkchatAGAIN tonight. My interview w/ @unwoman touches, a bit, on tonight’s topics. http://t.co/D6ChVR3t -8:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Anyone looking for a short pre-read for#steampunkchat Dru P’s post on writing #steampunk is brilliant http://t.co/D052zARh -8:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SelestedeLaney RT @Jenny_Schwartz: 30 minutes till#steampunkchat Steampunk tropes, cliches … love’em, hate’em, USE them — how? -8:32 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz 30 minutes till #steampunkchatSteampunk tropes, cliches … love’em, hate’em, USE them — how? -8:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
fromraewithlove @Jenny_Schwartz @shaiunfiltered yes! I believe that. Looking forward to the #steampunkchat…!! -8:27 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz LOL at least we’ll know where to find you! TV tropes RT @CindySPape: evil site! Now I’ll be reading instead of chatting! #steampunkchat -8:23 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @Jenny_Schwartz evil site! Now I’ll be reading instead of chatting! #steampunkchat -8:22 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz Thx @matttdelman @theresabreaux I’m now fascinated by http://t.co/fDUl7oJQ Who else is hooked? #steampunkchat research http://t.co/ob1N1MUL -8:20 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Vicknitsmith RT @artificer13: 3 hours until#Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -8:16 AM Jul 21st, 2012
ShaiUnfiltered @fromraewithlove Don’t believe@Jenny_Schwartz #steampunkchat is addictive. I hate missing it. -8:15 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape @fromraewithlove we’d love to see you, and we promise, we don’t bite…well, not often, anyway. ;-P#steampunkchat -8:14 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @fromraewithlove @ShaiUnfilteredDefinitely pop into #steampunkchat We love visitors…& it’s unfounded rumour that we never let you go -8:13 AM Jul 21st, 2012
fromraewithlove @ShaiUnfiltered oh!! Those both sound awesome though. I may to pop in for the#steampunkchat!!! -8:11 AM Jul 21st, 2012
ShaiUnfiltered @fromraewithlove I know I missed#pinchat and #steampunkchat doesn’t start for at least an hour… -8:09 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape At 9 pm eastern tonight, Australian author Jenny Schwartz and I are hosting a live#steampunkchat. Would love to see you there! -8:06 AM Jul 21st, 2012
CindySPape Looking forward to it! @Jenny_Schwartz 1hr to #steampunkchat :Steampunk tropes, cliches – love ‘em, hate ‘em, subvert ‘em. -8:03 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz 1hr to #steampunkchat Steampunk tropes, cliches – love ‘em, hate ‘em, subvert ‘em. Yr guest hosts: @CindySPape & me! -7:58 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk Holy corsets and goggles- is it Friday already? #steampunkchat chat soon! -7:51 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Tamara_Gill RT @Jenny_Schwartz: In about an hour you can a) chat with Aus PM http://t.co/R2FAX1Wn or b) join#steampunkchat & discuss #steampunk tropes, cliches. Join us! -7:50 AM Jul 21st, 2012
TampaSteampunk RT @Jenny_Schwartz: In about an hour you can a) chat with Aus PM http://t.co/R2FAX1Wnor b) join #steampunkchat & discuss #steampunk tropes, cliches. Join us! -7:49 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SteamParrot In about an hour you can a) chat with Aus PM http://t.co/hyEXpaC6 or b) join #steampunkchat & discuss #steampunk… http://t.co/poVyyJh0 -7:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz In about an hour you can a) chat with Aus PM http://t.co/R2FAX1Wn or b) join#steampunkchat & discuss #steampunk tropes, cliches. Join us! -7:43 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 @Jenny_Schwartz No worries, I knew the time difference was inconvenient for you to do them.#steampunkchat -7:40 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz 2 hours till #steampunkchat - Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches -7:00 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz RT @artificer13: Polish your goggles for tonite’s #Steampunkchat topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -6:48 AM Jul 21st, 2012
srolutola RT @artificer13: 3 hours until#Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -6:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
jhameia RT @artificer13: 3 hours until #Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -5:57 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 3 hours until #Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -5:56 AM Jul 21st, 2012
Robo_Butler So bummed that I won’t be at#SteampunkChat tonight, I have a steampunk project coming up and would have loved the feedback! -4:37 AM Jul 21st, 2012
theresabreaux RT @artificer13: 4.5 hours until#Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -4:35 AM Jul 21st, 2012
artificer13 4.5 hours until #Steampunkchat. Tonight’s topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -4:33 AM Jul 21st, 2012
lookoutwife RT @LiaKeyes: The #SteampunkChat Daily is out! http://t.co/yrLhbI6B ▸ Top stories today via@JoePogan @lookoutwife @howardctsao -3:45 AM Jul 21st, 2012
LiaKeyes The #SteampunkChat Daily is out!http://t.co/yrLhbI6B ▸ Top stories today via @JoePogan@lookoutwife @howardctsao -3:36 AM Jul 21st, 2012
SCBWISOCALLA RT @artificer13: Polish your goggles for tonite’s #Steampunkchat topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -3:14 AM Jul 21st, 2012
JoePogan https://t.co/4IC9dQE5 #steampunk#steampunkchat #sculpture #mixedmedia #assemblage#folkart -11:58 PM Jul 20th, 2012
Theresa_Meyers RT @artificer13: Polish your goggles for tonite’s #Steampunkchat topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -9:49 PM Jul 20th, 2012
Decimononic RT @artificer13: Polish your goggles for tonite’s #Steampunkchat topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -9:11 PM Jul 20th, 2012
artificer13 Polish your goggles for tonite’s#Steampunkchat topic: #Steampunk tropes, stereotypes, cliches 9pm EDT 6pm PDT -8:55 PM Jul 20th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Nicolpops @Robo_Butler the ouch is that #steampunkchat in London works out at 2am! Saturday -10:10 AM Jul 20th, 2012
Jenny_Schwartz @Nicolpops @Robo_Butler On twitter, organised around hashtag #Steampunkchat or Tweetchat room http://t.co/sEZzH2kp -10:10 AM Jul 20th, 2012
theresabreaux @jenny_schwartz See. Clichés are gold – only if you can work them in right! Readers usually never see ‘em coming #steampunkchat -7:46 AM Jul 20th, 2012
