Lita Burke

Steampunk London

Zeppelins. Top hats, gears and gadgets. What fun–let us explore Steampunk and its stylish attitudes. Time to visit another fantasy world that Lita loves–Steampunk. There are a couple of flavors of Steampunk, so today let’s visit the Victorian-inspired place. It is brimming with alternative technology gadgets powered by steam, and populated with fashionistas. Watch the Flicker Pictures…

Enchanter Kisses

Let’s observe Valentine’s Day today and talk about one of Lita’s favorite subjects–Enchanter magical essence kisses. It’s been some time since Lita has talked about the Enchanters in the Sye world. Here’s a quick recap, then we will get back to magical hanky-panky. Sye is a world where the Enchanters, Church magicians, and others (called “non-Maji’kers”)…

Sneak Peek: Old Bony Blue Eyes Cover

Lita’s next Clockpunk Wizard story, Old Bony Blue Eyes, has its new face–here is the eBook cover. In the previous story Ephraim’s Curious Device, Wizard Kadmeion and his assistant Sir Bright first met the dragon named Lady Betrayal and had her help them find Ephraim’s magical thingummy. The dragon returns in Old Bony Blue Eyes, and…

3 Reasons Why Fiction Writers Worry Extroverts

Let’s talk today about how us introverted fiction writers vex our outgoing opposites. At best, extroverts wonder why we’re so silent. At worst, we fade away. Lita recently read an article describing the differences between introverts and extroverts. The blog suggested fiction writers are introverts. Of course, we are. Let us explore this fantasy world. Introverts have rich…

Forever Boy Book Trailer in You Gotta Read Contest

Woo hoo! It’s time to go to the (book trailer) movies! Lita’s Clockpunk Wizard video for Forever Boy is in the January 2013 You Gotta Read book trailer contest. The top three winning videos win valuable marketing and promo prizes–so important for an indie author. Please take a minute to vote for your favorite video.…

Review: Diabolical’s Penny Horror Scope Deadly Prediction

Diabolical’s Penny Horror Scope Deadly Prediction by Darcy Blaze Warning: Story includes explicit sex. Fiona, a good-looking Essex girl born and bred in Upminster, a part of the Northeast London’s sprawling suburbs, has enough of selfish losers. She is a certified accountant looking for security and settling down. Frankie, a small-time business man, owns four…

Ephraim’s Book Launch Party is Over

Here we are back home. Copernicus has docked Wizard Kadmeion’s airship at the aerodrome, and it’s time to go. Be sure you have everything out of your stateroom. Watch your step on the gangplank. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s adventure to Veldt Island and learning more about the Clockpunk Wizard world, and Ephraim’s Curious Device.…

Fey Izlyesende’s Riddle

We are now on our way home after a splendid day of riding in Wizard Kadmeion’s airship. During today’s trip, the wizard explained the differences between various magical minutiae. His Clockpunk Wizard skills are so ~twisty~, even I have to stop and puzzle them out. Who knew there were such differences between magical thingummys, dodads, and whatnots.…

Treasure Under Furgo-Boy’s Bed

What a sweaty ride we had through Veldt Island’s hot savanna. Go ahead to your staterooms and freshen up–I’ll be along after a while. It looks like Furgo has a new treasure he wants to show me. Curious? Come along, then. We’ll follow the cyanthrope to his room. Lita: You keep your room so tidy, Furgo. I thought…

Enchanting Veldt Island

We have a few hours with this onshore excursion to rent horses and ride out to the edge of Veldt’s savanna. Follow your native guide, stay on the path, and drink your water–this place is an oven beyond the mountains. Veldt is one of the largest floating islands in the Clockpunk Wizard world. There is…