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#Steampunk Alice, a Novella by Dennis Higgins

7/12/2014

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Light, fun Steampunk adventure, loosely based on another classic Alice in a land of wonder. Wild West and pseudo~Victorian fantasy fun for all who enter these pages.

Fully illustrated in LIVING COLOR from multiple sources, including renowned multi-genre author, Virginia Wright.
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The theme today is Pirates and Fairies...and of course wonderland steampunk magic. In keeping with this theme, I offer you a glimpse into the neo-Victorian world of Steampunk Alice. Picture this scene, Alice is in an airship on it's final decent. She is sitting next to the man she loves, Sir Peter Harvey White. Alice is asking him about his true feelings, but he is being reluctant:


"I do want to have a long talk with you about something," replied Peter. "But like I said, now isn’t the time. Look, we’re flying over Mindbender. We’ll be docking soon.”

There suddenly was a large thump and a female voice called from the back of the ship. “Everybody listen up. Put your money, jewelry and accessories in our bags, and nobody will get hurt. You have the pleasure of being robbed by Captain Mist and my first mate.”

“Air Ship Pirates,” somebody gasped.

Looking out of the window, Alice saw a formidable pirate airship.

She turned around and saw one male and a striking female pirate carrying guns and holding out leather sacks for frightened people to fill. She frowned when it appeared the male passengers almost seemed happy to fill the captain’s sack: as if the pleasure was truly theirs.

She looked around the cabin and noticed a knife holder on a man across the aisle. She got up and quickly reached over, unsnapped the holder and withdrew the gem handled knife from the bewildered man’s belt.

That is where I leave you with your imagination. I hope you check it out.  ~Dennis Higgins


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I am the writer of fun, romantic time travel novels. Relative of Davy Crockett...World traveler, but as a native of Chicago, Illinois, I have always possessed a romance with things of the past that are gone but not forgotten. 
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Parallel Roads (Lost on Route 66)
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Almost Yesterday
Tomorrow's Borrowed Trouble
Pennies From Across the Veil
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16 Comments
Laura link
7/12/2014 01:23:31 am

This is a wonderful contribution to the Mad Tea!
I love the glimpses into Alice's steampunk world.

Life got a bit in the way of my tale, so I have a different offering here
http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-fanciful-twists-7th-annual-mad-tea.html

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William Charlebois link
7/12/2014 02:37:39 am

I love Steampunk, and Alice and Steampunk make a wonderful combination! Great idea!

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Susan Guzy link
7/12/2014 08:16:26 am

great story so far :)
Susan

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mama helley link
7/12/2014 11:42:13 am

Is Sir Peter Harvey White of the pooka variety? Nice story. Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. Cheers luvvy,
erin ; D
Keytomyworld.com

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Betty of The Gossamer Tearoom link
7/12/2014 12:40:53 pm

Quite fascinating! I'll have to explore this more later, but thank you for the introduction! Thank you so much for visiting with me at my Mad Tea Party today!

Wishing you a great rest of The Mad Tea Party Weekend!

Betty

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Magaly Guerrero link
7/12/2014 05:26:42 pm

Alice and Steampunk? Yum!

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Vanessa link
7/12/2014 05:32:01 pm

Dennis, I am sooo glad you joined in, what fun how grand!!!

Thank you so much for joining in the mad tea magic!
A very merry unbirthday to you!

<3 Vanessa {A Fanciful Twist}

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Jane link
7/12/2014 08:54:04 pm

Ooh Steampunk and Alice sounds a wonderful combination, looking forward to reading your book. I'm loving the little taster story you put above, my imagination is already trying to work out the next bit. Thank you for visiting my party post and reading my little Alice story

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Jenn
7/13/2014 04:58:06 am

Steampunk Alice! That is sooo lovely! Loving the steampunk style and think that Alice is a perfect contribution to it!

http://broomsticksandlace.blogspot.ca/2014/07/a-fanciful-twist-mad-tea-party-2014.html

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Anne link
7/13/2014 01:52:35 pm

Fabulous!

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Virginia Wright link
7/13/2014 02:07:04 pm

I have your book sitting on my coffee table so that I can pick it up and read it, loved the teaser, can't wait to start reading it. :-)

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Rhissanna link
7/13/2014 07:09:39 pm

Sir Peter Harvey White? I saw what you did there. Can't slip that past a rabbit. I love the idea of a Steampunk Alice! The two genres were made for each other and designed to be read over tea and scones! I wish you every success with the book's release and thank you for your kind comment on my blog.

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Dennis Higgins link
7/13/2014 09:37:32 pm

Thanks for all the great comments. I enjoyed visiting your blog spots as well. Thank you to Laura for the invite and Vanessa for hosting this wonderful event.

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Christina link
7/14/2014 01:53:25 am

What a perfect twist on Alice!
I'm sure if Carroll were here today he would love Steampunk
Cheers :)

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Kathie Hamilton
3/8/2016 01:20:22 pm

Thank YOU Dennis Higgins!!!!! Your books are FABULOUS, and I have them all! Just please tell me how to find MORE time to read!!!! Why sleep when I could be reading these AWESOME BOOKS!!!!! Steampunk Alice, and the last book in the time pilgrims series are the only ones I haven't been able to read yet... So many GREAT BOOKS, and to LITTLE time!!!! THANK YOU Dennis Higgins!!!!

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Virginia Wright link
3/9/2016 04:32:52 pm

It was such a challenge and pleasure to illustrate the cover of this book and contribute a few other illustrations of the interior. Steampunk Alice was the first "Steampunk" book I had ever read. Loved it! If y'all hadn't read Pennies From Across The Veil by Dennis Higgins, it is a must read. I truly could see this book making it to film. I just could not put this book down. :-)

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