The Victorian era was one marked by constraints on behavior, morals and bosoms. When you add a bit of sci-fi to the mix, however, those corset laces begin to loosen. The steampunk genre has allowed a new wave of female creators and personalities to explore how liberating, sexy, and adventurous the age of steam can be.
Robin Blackburn (The League of S.T.E.A.M.),
Anina Bennett (
Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel),
Gail Carriger (The Parasol Protectorate Series),
Kaja Foglio (
Girl Genius),
Robin Thorsen (
The Guild), and moderator
Dina "Lady Steam" Kampmeyer (
Steampunk LA) discuss literature, fashion, romance, adventure, and more.
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