Marketing types suggest one way to connect with steampunk fans. Successful fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk authors suggest an opposing viewpoint. After some debate on what would work as a way to introduce people to my new steampunk serial adventures, a small side wager was made. Now it is up to me to test both options, collect the data, and get my colleague to buy me a tasty beverage...

In Service to the Empresses in the Endless Horizons Sagas is now available as a free download. But first you might like some more details. The imperial crown’s government and the Holy Church of the Star Empresses co-rule life in the Ventali Empire. From a high viewpoint looking down over the landscape of the Ventali society, it breaks down along some simple terms of men and women, church and state, and nobles and commoners.

I got asked a great question today (again) and finally took the time to think through a clear answer. I'm sure many of you are curious so here it is along with a detailed answer.