Frenemies

Hello Lovelies:

As I wrote about in my last blog, the AKC Museum of the Dog opened its last group show here in St. Louis. I am sad that it is leaving, but I was proud to have my work displayed there.

How is this related to Steampunk you might ask?

My two pieces on the show, Strax and Mercy are “Frenemies” in a new series I’m working on for children. More details to be announced soon. In the meantime, here’s a sample of the show:

And video here:

The show runs through early fall, so visit if you can before the Museum leaves town.

As always, thank you for reading,

–Victoria

EventsI have a pop-up shop at Looking Glass Designs on Sat. 5/19 more details coming soon! Their facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/LookingGlassDesignsLafayetteSquare

“Urban Wanderers” returns for Stray Rescue on 6/23, more details coming! Their page: https://www.strayrescue.org/
I’ll have dog art up at Boardwalk Waffles from 7/10-24, with a special opening on 7/13 for “Let Them Eat Art!” Their page is here: https://www.boardwalkwaffles.com/
Big River Steampunk Festival is the now the biggest event on my calendar, come and stop by my booth! Page link here: http://www.bigriversteampunkfestival.com/

More Information:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Will returns on 5/5!

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Or buy on Etsy: -I have plenty of copies of “Strax and the Widow” and “Revenge and Machinery” and the Amazon bestseller “A Long Reign” in the Etsy store. To get an inscribed/signed copy, message me through the Etsy store. Books are $20 each or $35 for both.

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

Social and Media Links!
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-Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
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-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

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Time Passages

Apr17

Hello Lovelies:

Another crazy busy week has passed. Last week was the opening for the last group show at the Dog Museum

and my first time at the St. Louis Ball Jointed Doll convention:

I will have a lot more on those in later blogs, but the way in that time is passing so quickly blows me away.

A year ago today, my sister passed away after a long battle with MS. So much has filled this last year. I lost my precious Bobalou last summer too.

But as they say, you can’t start something new without letting go of the old. Since those painful days ended, I started a new day job, had several successful shows, I started writing for Steampunk Journal, and have so much new reading material coming out in the next year and a half that I often wish for extra hands and another brain to handle the volume.

Those deaths have taught me to appreciate what I have and remind myself that anything is possible.

Kate Church, my heroine from the Society Series, goes through major life changes in only nine months. She leaves the ghost town of Iris as a gunslinger in order to return to St. Louis as a spy in training and a proper lady. Time changes us all.

Today I am grateful for the people that come to my shows and buy my art. Many, many thanks! More to come as always, watch this space….

As always, thank you for reading,

–Victoria

More Information:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Will returns on 5/5!

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steampunkcountess/
-Tumblr-thesteampunkcountess
-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

–Please support me at gofundme/passionateartist!

Steampunk Shoot Sample

Apr11

Hello Lovelies:

Last week was crazy busy. After the unexpected drama of Easter, I prepped and put together items for a shoot outside of Shutterfest, a huge photographer convention here in St. Louis.

I don’t have the finished items/pic yet, but will feature them and the creation of the pieces for the shoot, in a later blog.

Here’s a few sample shots:

Model’s: Luna, Abby, and Ryan.

Photographers at work: Kim Ackerman and Ken Schmidt

New pieces:

Floral Bunny Mask

Steampunk Phantom Mask

The bunny mask is in the Etsy store, the Phantom mask coming soon!

As always, thank you for reading,

–Victoria

MoreInformation:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steampunkcountess/
-Tumblr-thesteampunkcountess
-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

–Please support me at gofundme/passionateartist!

A Thoughtful Easter/Passover

Apr1

Dear Lovelies:

This is NOT an April Fool’s joke…I sometimes tackle serious issues on my blog. Today is one, so if you’re sensitive, please skip this one.

There has been a bad smell on my floor the last few days. This morning the police arrived. And as I suspected, one of my neighbors had passed.

Please on this Easter Sunday/Passover weekend…

Please lift up in prayer, positivity, love, kindness, or what ever goodness/faith you believe in to anyone who is suffering. You never know what your neighbors are going through. Offer them help, even a smile can make someone’s day better.

Last night the odor was one of my neighbors who’d died a few days ago. He’d been a younger homeless vet that had suffered from PSTD, he’d finally recovered and found a home. Don’t know the circumstances of his death, but they removed his body this morning. His name was John, and he only lived here a few months. But he had an infectious kind smile.

My older sister died on Easter last year, so today’s been kind of rough. Again, it’s been a very reflective holiday for me.

Please be kind to one another, it’s that simple.

I wish you peace.

Thank you for reading,

Victoria

Last Days of Etsy Sale!

Mar30

Hello Lovelies:

The Etsy Spring Sale Continues Today and Tomorrow!

I am participating in the World of Etsy Sales Event, but have extended it through Saturday! All items in my Etsy store are 10% through March 31st.

I am clearing out certain items, so take a good look at the store before they’re gone!

Depop! New

I am exploring other sales platforms for my handmade and vintage items. Soon you’ll see more on Depop! Here’s the link:

http://depop.com/thesteampunkcountess/thesteampunkcountess-this-handmade-striped-fabric-brown

–Victoria

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EVENTS

SALE in the Haute Hen Etsy store. All items are 10% off through March 31st. Winter hats and masks are already 50% through 3/31 as well. Store link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
Will the Vampire returns in Volume 11 of The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, release date 5/5! Watch may amazon page here: amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc
AKC Museum of the Dog “Fre-nemies” Exhibit, Opening 4/12 5-7pm at the Museum. I’ll have a couple pieces in this show, please stop by, link to the Museum here: http://museumofthedog.org/
BJD St. Louis Convention 4/13-14: I am proud to be a part of this “Steampunk” themed convention. For doll and steampunk lovers, you’ll want to see what fantastic goodies I’ll have. The link here: http://www.stlbjdcon.com/
I’ll have a pop-up shop at Looking Glass Designs on Sat. 5/19 more details coming soon! Their facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/LookingGlassDesignsLafayetteSquare
“Urban Wanderers” returns for Stray Rescue on 6/23, more details coming! Their page: https://www.strayrescue.org/
I’ll have dog art up at Boardwalk Waffles from 7/10-24, with a special opening on 7/13 for “Let Them Eat Art!” Their page is here: https://www.boardwalkwaffles.com/
Big River Steampunk Festival is the now the biggest event on my calendar, come and stop by my booth! Page link here: http://www.bigriversteampunkfestival.com/

LINKS:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steampunkcountess/
-Tumblr-thesteampunkcountess
-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

–Please support me at gofundme/passionateartist!

Will Is Delayed

Mar29

Hello Lovelies:

Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties Will’s return is delayed. My sincere apologies. A new release date: “I Died Here” will be released 5/5/18

Details and links coming including a contest, book trailer and other fun stuff!

Another sneak peak at the trailer/cover from a shoot we did a couple days ago:

so in the meantime…

I have two guest blogs for Vampire Month at Lurking Musings, enjoy it here!

https://dalascelles.co.uk/

The Etsy Spring Sale Continues

I am participating in the World of Etsy Sales Event!! All items in my Etsy store are 10% through March 31st.

I am exploring other sales platforms for my handmade and vintage items. Soon you’ll see more on Depop! Here’s the link:

http://depop.com/thesteampunkcountess/thesteampunkcountess-this-handmade-striped-fabric-brown

–Victoria

————–
EVENTS

SALE in the Haute Hen Etsy store. All items are 10% off through March 31st. Winter hats and masks are already 50% through 3/31 as well. Store link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
Will the Vampire returns in Volume 11 of The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, release date 5/5! Watch may amazon page here: amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc
AKC Museum of the Dog “Fre-nemies” Exhibit, Opening 4/12 5-7pm at the Museum. I’ll have a couple pieces in this show, please stop by, link to the Museum here: http://museumofthedog.org/
BJD St. Louis Convention 4/13-14: I am proud to be a part of this “Steampunk” themed convention. For doll and steampunk lovers, you’ll want to see what fantastic goodies I’ll have. The link here: http://www.stlbjdcon.com/
I’ll have a pop-up shop at Looking Glass Designs on Sat. 5/19 more details coming soon! Their facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/LookingGlassDesignsLafayetteSquare
“Urban Wanderers” returns for Stray Rescue on 6/23, more details coming! Their page: https://www.strayrescue.org/
I’ll have dog art up at Boardwalk Waffles from 7/10-24, with a special opening on 7/13 for “Let Them Eat Art!” Their page is here: https://www.boardwalkwaffles.com/
Big River Steampunk Festival is the now the biggest event on my calendar, come and stop by my booth! Page link here: http://www.bigriversteampunkfestival.com/

LINKS:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steampunkcountess/
-Tumblr-thesteampunkcountess
-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

–Please support me at gofundme/passionateartist!

Will the Vampire Returns in “I Died Here”

Mar28

Hello Lovelies:

Will is coming back 3/31! The new short is titled “I Died Here”.

Details and links coming!

A sneak peak at the trailer/cover from a shoot we did today:

so in the meantime…

I’m guest blogging for Vampire Month at Lurking Musings, enjoy it here!

https://dalascelles.co.uk/

The Etsy Spring Sale Continues

I am participating in the World of Etsy Sales Event!! All items in my Etsy store are 10% through March 31st.

–Victoria

————–
EVENTS

SALE in the Haute Hen Etsy store. All items are 10% off through March 31st. Winter hats and masks are already 50% through 3/31 as well. Store link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
Will the Vampire returns in Volume 11 of The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, release date 3/31! Watch may amazon page here: amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc
AKC Museum of the Dog “Fre-nemies” Exhibit, Opening 4/12 5-7pm at the Museum. I’ll have a couple pieces in this show, please stop by, link to the Museum here: http://museumofthedog.org/
BJD St. Louis Convention 4/13-14: I am proud to be a part of this “Steampunk” themed convention. For doll and steampunk lovers, you’ll want to see what fantastic goodies I’ll have. The link here: http://www.stlbjdcon.com/
I’ll have a pop-up shop at Looking Glass Designs on Sat. 5/19 more details coming soon! Their facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/LookingGlassDesignsLafayetteSquare
“Urban Wanderers” returns for Stray Rescue on 6/23, more details coming! Their page: https://www.strayrescue.org/
I’ll have dog art up at Boardwalk Waffles from 7/10-24, with a special opening on 7/13 for “Let Them Eat Art!” Their page is here: https://www.boardwalkwaffles.com/
Big River Steampunk Festival is the now the biggest event on my calendar, come and stop by my booth! Page link here: http://www.bigriversteampunkfestival.com/

LINKS:

-If you would like to be on my newsletter list, please message me your email. The newsletter goes out 4-6 times a year. That’s it. No daily spam filling your email box.

Here’s the latest: https://mailchi.mp/706d9e483a8f/spring-events-2018

BOOKS:

Vampires!!

-A vampire collection “The First Ten Bites” is here on Amazon and now on kindle too!:

The First Ten Bites, Black and White Edition: The Vampire’s Little Black Book Series, v. 1-10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1978093241/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kzm4zb0KAZABG

The kindle e-short stories will soon be gone forever. They are $.99 until then.

Steampunk!!!

THE LADY HAS ARRIVED AT HER DESTINATION-“Strax and the Widow”, its sequel, “Revenge and Machinery”, and the spinoff “A Long Reign” are on Amazon and Kindle. My amazon author page link:

amazon.com/author/victorial.szulc

Dogs!

-A Sleepy Book of Dogs is available on Amazon as well. Great for the pooch lovers!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHauteHen
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steampunkcountess/
-Tumblr-thesteampunkcountess
-Fine Art America-store coming soon
-goodreads-Victoria Szulc

–Please support me at gofundme/passionateartist!