The Locksmith's Secret has a steampunk thread in it. It's the story that Prunella Smith, the central character, is writing. The story ends with Nell, the character in the steampunk story, hanging from a rope trailing from an airship. It's the beginning of a story called 'The Rise of the Aether Mages' and I'm writing the next installment now. Part one, from The Locksmith's Secret, will be available separately for free, but not until part 2 is ready to roll. So in part 2 of the story, Nell takes her family's airship, and along with Richard, Beth, her brother John and a couple of others, chases after Lord Burnett. And this is where I'd love some help. Can anyone think of  a name for the steampunk airship they'll be flying in? Double word names are good for steampunk. If I pick your suggestion, I will, of course, mention you in the acknowledgments. Solet the ideas flow. I look forward to your comments. … [Read more...]