Happy First Birthday to DEADLY DIAMOND

 A year ago today, this photo and the one below

- of me and my dear airship captain - 

were taken at the official launch party for 

Maddie Hatter and the Deadly Diamond. 


Thanks again, Owls Nest Books, for hosting our horde of Steampunks and Maddie fans!

We've had a fabulous and fun year dressing up,  meeting fans, and playing Steampunk games. 

 
It was impossible then to predict how well Maddie Hatter and the Deadly Diamond would be received, or that it would acquire 3 award nominations, including for the Prix Aurora Awards.


Watch for Book 2, Maddie Hatter and the Gilded Gauge, coming out from Tyche Books in Spring 2017.  Check our our teaser photos and keep your eyes peeled for a chance to win an Advance Reading Copy!

I'm already busy on Book 3 in the Maddie Hatter series. No leaks, no spoilers for at least 6 months. Think I can keep my word even though I'm so excited about this story?

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Stunning pink diamond was thought to be 'crystal'

Infamous First Lady Imelda Marcos had some fabulous jewels seized when her family fled following their loss of power in the Philippines. But nobody knew this was one of them.

"Marcos’ briolette-cut or barrel-shaped pink diamond is from India’s famous Golconda region, which produced rare finds like the Hope Diamond and a 500-carat diamond that is part of the British crown jewels."

(no photo, as there are conflicting images being flung around on the web right now. I'll wait until one of them is verified as hers)

Here's the story of her seized jewels, now coming up for auction after 30 years in a government-controlled bank vault.

To find out more about fabulous gems from the Golconda region, check out the 'Bloodshot Diamond' tab for the history of these and other gems.

Aprops of a conversation happening now on Twitter at

#YASIChat

Here's the link to a story about Queen Victoria's chainmail parasol

Your invitation to the launch