Pauline is the award-winning author of eight novels of action-adventure, suspense, romantic suspense and comedy-mystery. She's also written two non-fiction books, ADAPTING YOUR NOVEL FOR FILM and MADE-UP MAYHEM which released August 2008. Her seventh novel, OUT OF TIME, an action-adventure romance set in World War II, is a 2007 EPPIE winner in the single title/mainstream category. Her eighth novel, THE KEY, released from LL Dreamspell, is the Dream Realm Awards winner in its category and won a bronze medal in the Independent Publisher awards.
Originally from Wyoming , Pauline and her family moved from New Orleans to Texas before Katrina.
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TANGLED IN TIME by Pauline Baird JonesColonel Carey (from The Key and Girl Gone Nova) takes a test "flight" through the Garradian time-space portal, but an unexpected impact lands him somewhere and some when. As he attempts to get to Area 51, he crosses paths with Miss Olivia Carstairs, who could be Mary Poppins' twin sister. Or maybe her cousin. Olivia's got a transmogrification machine powered by steam and a mouth he'd like to kiss like it was his job. Can he convince her to join forces before she shoots him with her derringer?
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Congrats on the new release Pauline!!! I love the storyline for Tangled in Time and can't wait to read it - the excerpt was great!
ReplyDeleteTell us how this book fits in with your other releases and if they are best read in a certain order. And for those who don't know what Steam Punk is, fill them in on this growing genre.
Enjoy your cyber launch party and heres to your new release being your biggest seller yet!
Ooooooh, STEAMPUNK!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a genre I am enjoying and am always on the lookout for more books.
Yes, please tell us all about steampunk and how you got onto this genre.
Valerie
in Germany
Congrats Pauline on the release of "Tangled In Time"!!!
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Sandy B.
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Thanks everyone! I'm slow to my own party! It's been a crazy Monday! Thank you, DeNita and AuthorIsland for throwing the party!
ReplyDeleteHow did I get into steampunk? This is what I wrote about it for a blog:
Steampunk literature first popped into my horizon because of The Galaxy Express. Owner/operator, Heather Massey is a big Steampunk fan. Just like many readers, I went, “Huh?” when I first heard the term. I did a little digging, became curious, and dipped a cautious toe into the mix and finished with a desire to dip my toe into this very fun fictional pool.
So what gives a story its Steampunk vibe? At its core, Steampunk is both Victorian and has some element of anachronistic, steam-driven technology. Other tropes include airships and automatons, and some even have zombies (The Affinity Bridge). There may also be elements of alternate history (Leviathan), alternate reality (Boneshaker), or time travel (my Tangled in Time). Of course, all of it is alternate reality in some form because it’s all fiction. Victorian history didn’t develop steam driven high tech, but it did spawn a lot of imaginative fiction (Jules Verne and HG Wells, for instance) that some now call the first Steampunk fiction.
What I like in my Steampunk (and in others’) is a sense of humor, a bit of whimsy, and I’m always there for a romantic adventure. If you read Tangled in Time, you will also find some science fiction romance because like to mix up the genres a bit. Or a lot.
(Okay, going to post it in two parts, because it will be too long!)
Thanks everyone! I'm slow to my own party! It's been a crazy Monday! Thank you, DeNita and AuthorIsland for throwing the party!
ReplyDeleteHow did I get into steampunk? This is what I wrote about it for a blog:
Steampunk literature first popped into my horizon because of The Galaxy Express. Owner/operator, Heather Massey is a big Steampunk fan. Just like many readers, I went, “Huh?” when I first heard the term. I did a little digging, became curious, and dipped a cautious toe into the mix and finished with a desire to dip my toe into this very fun fictional pool.
So what gives a story its Steampunk vibe? At its core, Steampunk is both Victorian and has some element of anachronistic, steam-driven technology. Other tropes include airships and automatons, and some even have zombies (The Affinity Bridge). There may also be elements of alternate history (Leviathan), alternate reality (Boneshaker), or time travel (my Tangled in Time). Of course, all of it is alternate reality in some form because it’s all fiction. Victorian history didn’t develop steam driven high tech, but it did spawn a lot of imaginative fiction (Jules Verne and HG Wells, for instance) that some now call the first Steampunk fiction.
What I like in my Steampunk (and in others’) is a sense of humor, a bit of whimsy, and I’m always there for a romantic adventure. If you read Tangled in Time, you will also find some science fiction romance because like to mix up the genres a bit. Or a lot.
(Okay, going to post it in two parts, because it will be too long!)
And the rest of the story:
ReplyDeleteTangled in Time started with a character, a parasol toting, Victorian lady with a scientific bent, and then meshed with my need to write a short story for an anthology about Texas Landmarks. I’d already chosen Big Bend National Park—which didn’t exist as a park in the 1890’s when my heroine lived and fought to be who and what she was—so right off I knew it would be a time travel. Big Bend has a very interesting history, including an airfield developed to fight Pancho Via, that also was used to train pilots (who also liked to fish in the Rio Grande) late into the 1940’s. It’s also not far from the mysterious Marfa lights.
My juices began to churn, but I needed a hero for my heroine–one who could travel through time to meet my gal. It was lucky that I
Original artwork by Kelly Danforth All rights reserved. 2010
happened to have a guy in need of a girl who been in the supporting cast of my two, science fiction romance novels, and I also happened to have an alien artifact that allowed travel through time (though with uncertain results—always good for causing adventures).
With the various pieces spinning inside my head (a place scarier than some Haunted houses), I began writing a story that was supposed to stop at 7,000 words. When I hit 6,000 with a lot of story left to tell, I knew I wasn’t writing a short story anymore. In the end, the story fell short of novel length and released as a novella the first of December. I’ve been pleased with the response from readers and reviewers. I also had a lot of fun writing it, which is a bonus.
This book is the 3rd in my SFR series. The books in order are:
ReplyDeleteTHE KEY
GIRL GONE NOVA
TANGLED IN TIME
STEAMROLLED (releasing in 2010)
You can read the first two as stand alone stories (though I'm told you enjoy GIRL GONE NOVA more if you've read THE KEY). It gets more problematic as you move deeper into the series, because of an over-arching storyline that began to show itself in GIRL GONE NOVA. It surprised me, but I went with it and am having a ball with the latest installment in the story.
thanks all for stopping by the celebrate!
Congrats on the release. I know steampunk con be confusing for some of us readers since it crosses genres and lets you blend science and fantasy. Does it even get confusing for you? Do you make stuff up or is it lots of research for you?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new book and thanks for the giveaway!
vickykerr[at]sbcglobal.net
thanks for a great question. I mostly make it up, though I did a lot of location background research--with my hubby's help--since at the time I was researching for a Texas Landmark. but I just make the science part up. (grin)
ReplyDeleteSUPER CONGRATS!!
ReplyDeleteREGINA ROSS
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I am trying to figure out the cover for TANGLED IN TIME. You certainly have my attention.
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thanks, Regina!! LOL, Marybelle! If you look close at the rock, you can see the transmogrification machine. Like I said, its a mix of SFR and steampunk. (grin)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new release. I've never read any steam punk books but yours looks very good.
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Congratulations on your release Pauline I love your books cant wait to read Tangled In Time .Great cover I like the unigueness of it grabs the eye .
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Congrats on the new release. I've heard so much about Steampunk, but never read any yet. Your series looks like a good one to get started with.
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Oh, thanks so much, Wanda! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi, Sherry and Andrea, my book is probably steampunk lite, with a swirl of science fiction romance. It was very fun to write the characters and mix a little steampunk whacky into the story. LOL!
Many thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations on your new release. I've been hearing a lot about steampunk but I haven't read any yet. Your book sounds very interesting and I will definitely put in on my list.
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thanks, Linda! :-)
ReplyDeleteHello, Pauline.
ReplyDeleteWho did you work with to create your book cover for Tangled in Time? How long did it take to create it?
Thanks,
Tracey D
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Hi, Tracey! My publisher, Linda Houle did the cover art. I have no idea how long it took her. LOL! She sent it to when it was done, I ooh'd and aaugh'd and it was done. (grin)
ReplyDeletethe artist who did my transmogrification machine took longer. But she was a student, trying to come up with a concept based on what I'd written. That was a fun process and took a few months.