MW: Outside of Spain, we are very happy with the interest being generated: interviews and reviews etc. MW: It’s too early to know: I hope to hear stories of fans getting phrases tattooed on their biceps in the near future, but we’re waiting for the fun to start.ĪA: A tattoo would certainly indicate a high level of impact, not to mention commitment! What kind of attention has THE BEST OF SPANISH STEAMPUNK generated? But I think that everything that I was offered that reached a high enough level of achievement ended up being accepted.ĪA: What are some memorable fan reactions to THE BEST OF SPANISH STEAMPUNK which you’ve heard about ? MW: We tried to be very inclusive (there were times that I felt that the only limitation was the translator’s RSI…), but in order to support inclusivity I tended to prefer shorter stories, and there were a few that fell by the wayside simply for being a little overlong. MW: How many good writers there are out there how important it is to read in translation how travel broadens the mind…ĪA: Not everything can make it into any one book – what didn’t make it into the final version? I think we’ve done a lot with Spanish steampunk at the moment, but of course, as the genre carries on developing, maybe five years down the line there’ll be something more to work with.ĪA: When people read THE BEST OF SPANISH STEAMPUNK, what would you like for them to take away from the stories and the book as a whole? MW: The rewritings of Spanish contemporary history are I think the most interesting bits, speaking personally: the stories that pick up on Max Aub and Salvador Dalì, for example, or the visions and revisions of the anarchist history of the pre-Civil War period.ĪA: Are there any plans for a sequel or spinoff? A Lovecraftian house that thinks…ĪA: Without giving spoilers, what interesting things will readers find along the way? Automata are perhaps the most obvious things, but maybe they’re not really ‘things’ per se. MW: Steamships crop up a lot, and time machines. Laura Fernández is the key example, she’s a very funny very inventive writer but this was, I think, her first steampunk tale.ĪA: Are there any objects or things which play a major role in telling one story or another? Ships, devices, etc? MW: Some of the people I approached were well-known speculative fiction authors who had not yet tried their hand at steampunk.   Translation is always an issue, and very little material is translated from Spanish.  Marian Womack: As far as the international steampunk community is concerned, sadly I think that it’s most of them.  Īirship Ambassador: Who are some authors who might not be well known yet in the steampunk community? Welcome back for part two of our talk with Marian Womack, who is the editor, along with James Womack, of THE BEST OF SPANISH STEAMPUNK.

The Best of Spanish Steampunk by James Womack

But someone–or something–is following him.  On Halloween night, Sammy has to make a quick trip through the dark woods before he can go trick-or-treating. Publisher’s synopsis: This spooky new read-aloud story is perfect for Halloween! Publisher: Cartwheel Books Original edition (August 1, 2011) Publisher’s synopsis: From monsters to ghosties to goblins, everyone’s favorite beasties haunt and howl and rattle their way through their forest home in this silly, spooky twist on the beloved nursery rhyme “Over in the Meadow.”Īuthor Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning have created a delicious Halloween treat for readers to enjoy.Īdd this book to your collection: Little Goblins Tenīy Steve Metzger (Author), Aaron Zenz (Illustrator) _ Picture Booksīy Pamela Jane (Author), Jane Manning (Illustrator) A sweet and reassuring Halloween tale from Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore!Īdd this book to your collection: Happy Halloween, Stinky Face As always, Mama lovingly addresses each and every one of her child’s concerns. Publisher’s synopsis: It’s almost time to go trick-or-treating, but first Stinky Face has just a few questions for Mama. Publisher: Cartwheel Books (July 1, 2011) There are textures to touch, a flap surprise, and the scratch ‘n’ sniff scent of sweet licorice that you can almost taste!Īdd this book to your collection: Little Black Bookīy Lisa Mccourt (Author), Cyd Moore (Illustrator) Publisher’s synopsis: Black is the new black in this darkly tantalizing touch-and-feel extravaganza for the senses! Now babies can enjoy this daring color in a novelty board book chock-full of gorgeous, full-color photographs. Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 26, 2011) Publisher’s synopsis: What’s Halloween without a haunted house? Come inside SPOOKY BOO! A HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE – it’s filled with tons of Halloween fun! With spooky lift-the-flaps, icky touch-and-feels, and outrageous mirrors throughout, this is one haunted house that trick-or-treaters will want to visit again and again!Īdd this book to your collection: Spooky Boo! A Halloween Adventure Publisher: Cartwheel Books Brdbk edition (July 1, 2011) Board Booksīy Lily Karr (Author), Kyle Poling (Illustrator) From babies to beginning readers to middle graders to young adults, TCBR has you covered. Our 2011 Halloween book list spotlights everything from growing pumpkins overcoming fears (a great topic for youngsters that tend to get a little surprised when they no longer recognize their family and friends due to colorful costumes and scary masks) witches skeletons cats and bats and plain-old, creepy stories that beg to be read on a dark night with a flashlight. It’s time to start prepping for the holiday season. By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review

Simple Secrets by Nancy Mehl