Originally posted to our Patreon along with a downloadable PDF As the holiday gift giving season is upon us, I thought I would share a short list of (some of) my favourite games with brief reviews. These are games which I would happily give as gifts myself. Whilst I do link to a couple of … More 8 Favourite Games to Give as Gifts for 2023
The December Sip the Tea Show will be on Saturday the 16th at 10 AM Pacific/11 AM Mountain/Noon Central/ 1 PM Eastern. I am thoroughly delighted to announce my December “Sip the Tea” guest author, David R Slayton! Mr Slayton is the author of the marvelous Adam Binder Series, an urban fantasy trilogy set in … More Sip the Tea with Madame Askew and David R. Slayton
For a downloadable PDF of the Massive Sewing Tool Gift Guide visit our Patreon These are just my little favourites that I’ve discovered in the last year or two. Now they are staples in my workshop and I wouldn’t go back! They make perfect gifts for the sewist in your life all year long but … More 10 Excellent Stocking Stuffers for Sewists in 2023
This post was originally published to our Patreon This past weekend, I had the pleasure of returning to TusCon for its 50th year. TusCon is one of those old style, fan-run conventions. There’s an intimate scale to the event that really nurtures a sense of community and connection. Guests, panelists, and attendees are able to … More Classic Convention Chat: TusCon 50 Review
The Spooky Season is Here! My darling sparkle glitter unicorns! It’s time for more Spooky Season Tea Time Nonsense tonight at 6:30 PM pacific. The Grand Arbiter and I host our weekly virtual live tea party with our decidedly cheeky flavour every Friday live on Facebook! This evening, we have a special Patrons’ Corner topic … More Friday Virtual Live Tea Party
The Strangely Beautiful Tales of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber Our August book club read is the gothic and lyrical, “Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker,” book one of the Strangely Beautiful series by Leanna Renee Hieber. (This collection combines the first two books. We are only reading book one.) A happy … More August Virtual Book Club
June 16th – 18th, Cincinnati, Ohio My dear friends! The Grand Arbiter and I are off for adventures at the wonderful International Steampunk Symposium. (Tickets are still available although the discounted room block is not.) Our dearest Eve Riot is joining us for the weekend as is our beloved friend, Captain Azar. I hope that … More Askew Adventures at the International Steampunk Symposium
A Marvelous Light by Freya Markse Sunday, June 25th, at 4:30 pm Pacific/7:30 pm Eastern Our June book club read is the charming A Marvelous Light, by Freya Marske. An engaging tale of mystery and romance in an alternative Edwardian England, this novel is sure to keep fans of comedies of manners glued to the … More June Virtual Book Club
“Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess” by Phil and Kaja Foglio Sunday, April 16th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) Time Our April book club read is the delightful and enthralling “Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess,” by two absolute luminaries of steampunk, Phil and Kaja Foglio! We are so happy to welcome the Foglios as … More April Virtual Book Club
A Fundraising Adventure As out and proud queer time travelers, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter know we can always count on our incredible Temporal Entourage CommuniTea to support art and kindness, and right now, we are calling upon you to help us support, celebrate, and illuminate our Trans friends and family and the incredible … More The TEArific Drag Challenge
Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter 