The Grand Arbiter and I have made a mission out of creating spaces filled with whimsy, laughter, and kindness. As much as we are not serious about most things, we are very serious about making opportunities and events that help all of us refill our hearts with laughter and joy. Times, however, are indeed harrowing … More 12 Books from Minnesota small press, indy bookstores, and authors
Originally posted to our Patreon My favourite gift giving tradition of the year is almost upon us. Jólabókaflóð, Iceland’s book giving tradition during the winter holidays, is a delightful custom I have happily embraced over the last 5 years. The gift of story is, I think, a true treasure, but this is also the gift … More 16 Book Recs for Jólabókaflóð
Saturday, October 4th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1 PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta) We have an astonishing number of special guests this month! A few special treats for Spooky Season, clearly! I am so delighted to start off this wonderful array with the incomparable Sharon Skinner. I had the pleasure of meeting Sharon originally at … More Sip the Tea with Special Guest Sharon Skinner
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
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
Originally posted to our Patreon Last year, filled with hope for the future and bookish joy, I put together a very short list of book recommendations in honour of Juneteenth. This is a holiday I hold close to my heart and consider every year with introspection and reverence for the history. This year, my feelings … More Celebrating Juneteenth: Bookish Edition
Posted originally to Patreon I originally created this list for Sapphic September on our Patreon; since today also happens to be International Lesbian Day, I decided to share these recommendations here. 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 … More 7 Sapphic Steampunk Book Recommendations
Saturday, March 23rd, at 10 am Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) live on Facebook This weekend on Saturday, the 23rd at 10 am Pacific (Seattle/Tucson), I am hosting my monthly Sip the Tea chat with a truly marvelous special guest, Madeleine Holly-Rosing! I’ve had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Holly-Rosing as a guest author for our steampunk book … More Sip the Tea with Special Guest Madeleine Holly-Rosing
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
Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier November 20th at 4:30pm Pacific (Seattle)/7:30pm Eastern (Montreal) This month’s virtual book club read is “The Clockwork Witch” by Michelle D. Sonnier from our good friends at eSpec books. This charming novel combines a little magic with our clockwork for a spellbinding story! (A happy reminder that you do … More November Virtual Book Club
Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter 