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Friday Teatime with special guests T.M. Kuta and M.B. Kelly

September 24, 2025

Friday, September 26th, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 9:3) PM Eastern (Atlanta/Montreal) Whilst I’ve already mentioned this briefly in the weekly schedule post, I am so thrilled for this week’s special edition tea party! I’ve invited my dear friends, T.M. Kutaand M.B. Kelly, to join me whilst the Grand Arbiter is off for adventures … More Friday Teatime with special guests T.M. Kuta and M.B. Kelly

Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery

September 22, 2025

This week is a little more relaxed, at least compared to last week; however, we still have some special treats to share with you! Join me Tuesday as we delve into petticoats on Twitch at 5PM Pacific. Bring all of your sewing questions or simply come to chit chat about all sorts of cheeky nonsense … More Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery

September Virtual Book Chat

September 21, 2025

Sunday, September 21st, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 7:30 PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta) Ah! Today is the day! Our September Book Chat is nearly upon us! We’re discussing this month’s pick, our first ever graphic novel, “Monstress, Volume One,” by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda. This is an evocative, intense start to spooky … More September Virtual Book Chat

Sapphic September: Steampunk Edition

September 19, 2025

Posted originally to our Patreon Sapphic September is a month long reading challenge started by two delightful humans, Landice and Lexi, on their social media. This charming read-a-thon hopes to inspire more readers to explore more Sapphic books. In bookish spaces, authors and publishers often discuss that Sapphic books simply do not sell as well … More Sapphic September: Steampunk Edition

Sip the Tea with T. Kingfisher: Fresh and Rescheduled

September 19, 2025

September 20th at 10AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta) I am thrilled to share the new date for my Sip the Tea with special guest T. Kingfisher! Join us this Saturday, September 20th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1 PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta). Thank you for your patience with rescheduling! As I noted before, … More Sip the Tea with T. Kingfisher: Fresh and Rescheduled

Weekly Tea (and Tomfoolery)

September 15, 2025

Originally posted to our Patreon What a week ahead! At least once a month we have a week with all the things happening! I adore unleashing this sort of copious joy and whimsy into the world. I am eager to share all of these events with you. Tuesday the 16th at 5PM PacificTwitch and Stitch … More Weekly Tea (and Tomfoolery)

7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader

August 25, 2025

Today, during our monthly book chat, I had the pleasure of welcoming some new Steampunk readers to the CommuniTea! What an absolute delight and a perfect reminder to share my favourite book recommendations for those new to the genre. These run the gamut of flavours from the cosy to the spooky and everything in between. … More 7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader

Sip the Tea with special guest, T. Kingfisher

August 2, 2025

Saturday, August 9th, at 10am Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1pm Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta) Originally posted to our Patreon I am thrilled to welcome T. Kingfisher as my special guest this month! I’ve invited her to come Sip the Tea with me on August 9th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1 PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta). Kingfisher is not … More Sip the Tea with special guest, T. Kingfisher

July Book Chat: “Clockwork Boys” by T. Kingfisher

July 20, 2025

Sunday, July 20th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) Today is our monthly Steampunk Book Chat. I must admit I am exceptionally keen to discuss Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher with all of you. Filled with snappy, witty dialogue and complex, morally grey characters, this is a marvelous adventure that blends found family and impossible odds … More July Book Chat: “Clockwork Boys” by T. Kingfisher

Cog Match Game: Bastille Day Edition

July 11, 2025

Friday, July 18th, 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) I am thrilled to announce that we are unleashing the Cog Match Game once more this month. If you’ve never attended our Cog Match Game, it’s our cheeky homage to the original Match Game. The Grand Arbiter concentrates all of his implacable powers of arbitration into an evening … More Cog Match Game: Bastille Day Edition

Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter

Tea, Fashion, Chaos

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