Chapter 4. A World-Destroying Death Ray Should Look Like a World-Destroying Death Ray

While Brian is in London, James begins his journey into steampunk culture. To start, he wants to find an expert to show him the right people to interview and the places to explore. He finds that in Cherie Preist, author of the iconic American steampunk novel Boneshaker.

But how James meets Cherie is a story unto itself. It’s a small world and fascinating people come from all walks of life. Little did James know Cherie lived within walking distance of his home in Seattle, and they shared an unlikely mutual friend.

Three Degrees of (Hairy) Separation

James H. Carrott (Seattle, WA)

My hair is a giant pain in the ass. I put myself at some risk of bodily harm when ...

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