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Thanks GravyGravy wrote:
I can't remember the name, or the author.....
I'll go see if I can find a list of the stories, I'm pretty sure it was the last one!
-- 27 May 2016, 01:55 --
Okay, I found the table of contents:I was right, it was The Mechanical WingsTABLE OF CONTENTS
La Valse by K. W. Jeter
Fair Vasyl by Steven Harper
The Hollow Hounds by Kat Richardson
The Kings of Mount Golden by Paul Di Filippo
You Will Attend Until Beauty Awakens by Jay Lake
Mose and the Automatic Fireman by Nancy A. Collins
The Clockwork Suit by G. K. Hayes
The Steampiper, the Stovepiper, and the Pied Piper of New Hamelin, Texas, by Gregory Nicoll
The Mechanical Wings by Pip Ballantine
I also enjoyed Fair Vasyl, and The Hollow Hounds.
The others I either didn't enjoy as much, or can't really remember (it was over a year ago that I read it, so a bit more than a while, now that I think of it).
hsimone wrote:Thank you for looking it up! It looks like quite the collection of stories.
The title alone, The Mechanical Wings, peaks my interest. It must have been a pretty good short story for you to remember it in an anthology that you read over a year ago!
Vermont Reviews wrote:Thanks Gravy
Vermont Reviews wrote:Great Review
Vermont Reviews
Well, with two such glowing opinions, I'll have to add it to my listgali wrote:I have finished "The Golden Owl" and loved it!
Here it my review of it:What an enchanting tale! I loved, loved, loved the book and found it an incredible entertaining read! "The Golden Owl" is book one in the Clockwork Calico series, a delightful middle grade steampunk and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre. I absolutely adore steampunk, and this one quickly became one of my favorites. I was drawn to this book and its unlikely heroine, a cat no less, right from the start. This book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love.
The story is penned in the third point of view, and told from the perspective of a cat, imagine that! Though I am a dog person, this is one cat I wouldn't mind having. Calico Cogg is not a regular cat. She was rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by the inventor and self-proclaimed master tinker Lionel Cogg. She has been fitted with metallic implants to enhance her natural feline abilities, thus becoming a clockwork Calico. She is the cat version of Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar man, and the "marvel of the ages".
When her owner, oops sorry her friend since cats don't have owners, is kidnapped by his arch enemy, Cali steps to the rescue. With the aid of unlikely friends such as Emitt the mouse and Nellie the horse, a long story, she comes to his rescue. It is up to her to save her friend, stop a master criminal in his tracks, and prevent a major heist. Who thought that sleuthing was such a dangerous work!
Tiny clockwork spiders, corrupt Guilds, golden owl, talking animals, loyalty, true friends, cool inventions, street smart mouse, and mechanically enhanced cat are some of the ingredients of this wonderful book.
It's a fun, quirky, innocent and highly original tale with delightful details and a heroin you can't help but adore. Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it will appeal to older readers as well, and it will make even the most reluctant young reader unable to put this one down. The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It does have a slow start, but it picks up steam literally (excuse the pan).
It does require a suspension of belief, but under Lana Axe’s deft touch the unbelievable becomes believable and talking animals seem perfectly plausible. I recommend it for all audience, but especially to people who have owned or love cats - because yes, you will laugh. A LOT!
The book was a treat to read from start to finish, and I absolutely loved it! The story stands alone very well, even though it is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
I think you will like it.Gravy wrote:Well, with two such glowing opinions, I'll have to add it to my listgali wrote:I have finished "The Golden Owl" and loved it!
Here it my review of it:What an enchanting tale! I loved, loved, loved the book and found it an incredible entertaining read! "The Golden Owl" is book one in the Clockwork Calico series, a delightful middle grade steampunk and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre. I absolutely adore steampunk, and this one quickly became one of my favorites. I was drawn to this book and its unlikely heroine, a cat no less, right from the start. This book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love.
The story is penned in the third point of view, and told from the perspective of a cat, imagine that! Though I am a dog person, this is one cat I wouldn't mind having. Calico Cogg is not a regular cat. She was rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by the inventor and self-proclaimed master tinker Lionel Cogg. She has been fitted with metallic implants to enhance her natural feline abilities, thus becoming a clockwork Calico. She is the cat version of Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar man, and the "marvel of the ages".
When her owner, oops sorry her friend since cats don't have owners, is kidnapped by his arch enemy, Cali steps to the rescue. With the aid of unlikely friends such as Emitt the mouse and Nellie the horse, a long story, she comes to his rescue. It is up to her to save her friend, stop a master criminal in his tracks, and prevent a major heist. Who thought that sleuthing was such a dangerous work!
Tiny clockwork spiders, corrupt Guilds, golden owl, talking animals, loyalty, true friends, cool inventions, street smart mouse, and mechanically enhanced cat are some of the ingredients of this wonderful book.
It's a fun, quirky, innocent and highly original tale with delightful details and a heroin you can't help but adore. Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it will appeal to older readers as well, and it will make even the most reluctant young reader unable to put this one down. The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It does have a slow start, but it picks up steam literally (excuse the pan).
It does require a suspension of belief, but under Lana Axe’s deft touch the unbelievable becomes believable and talking animals seem perfectly plausible. I recommend it for all audience, but especially to people who have owned or love cats - because yes, you will laugh. A LOT!
The book was a treat to read from start to finish, and I absolutely loved it! The story stands alone very well, even though it is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
Thank you
Beautifully written, gali! You captured everything I was thinking and more. If I didn't read the book already, I would say that I need to because it sounds like such a delightful story!gali wrote:I have finished "The Golden Owl" and loved it!
Here it my review of it:What an enchanting tale! I loved, loved, loved the book and found it an incredible entertaining read! "The Golden Owl" is book one in the Clockwork Calico series, a delightful middle grade steampunk and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre. I absolutely adore steampunk, and this one quickly became one of my favorites. I was drawn to this book and its unlikely heroine, a cat no less, right from the start. This book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love.
The story is penned in the third point of view, and told from the perspective of a cat, imagine that! Though I am a dog person, this is one cat I wouldn't mind having. Calico Cogg is not a regular cat. She was rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by the inventor and self-proclaimed master tinker Lionel Cogg. She has been fitted with metallic implants to enhance her natural feline abilities, thus becoming a clockwork Calico. She is the cat version of Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar man, and the "marvel of the ages".
When her owner, oops sorry her friend since cats don't have owners, is kidnapped by his arch enemy, Cali steps to the rescue. With the aid of unlikely friends such as Emitt the mouse and Nellie the horse, a long story, she comes to his rescue. It is up to her to save her friend, stop a master criminal in his tracks, and prevent a major heist. Who thought that sleuthing was such a dangerous work!
Tiny clockwork spiders, corrupt Guilds, golden owl, talking animals, loyalty, true friends, cool inventions, street smart mouse, and mechanically enhanced cat are some of the ingredients of this wonderful book.
It's a fun, quirky, innocent and highly original tale with delightful details and a heroin you can't help but adore. Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it will appeal to older readers as well, and it will make even the most reluctant young reader unable to put this one down. The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It does have a slow start, but it picks up steam literally (excuse the pan).
It does require a suspension of belief, but under Lana Axe’s deft touch the unbelievable becomes believable and talking animals seem perfectly plausible. I recommend it for all audience, but especially to people who have owned or love cats - because yes, you will laugh. A LOT!
The book was a treat to read from start to finish, and I absolutely loved it! The story stands alone very well, even though it is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
Thank you for your kind words. I loved your review as well.hsimone wrote:Beautifully written, gali! You captured everything I was thinking and more. If I didn't read the book already, I would say that I need to because it sounds like such a delightful story!gali wrote:I have finished "The Golden Owl" and loved it!
Here it my review of it:What an enchanting tale! I loved, loved, loved the book and found it an incredible entertaining read! "The Golden Owl" is book one in the Clockwork Calico series, a delightful middle grade steampunk and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre. I absolutely adore steampunk, and this one quickly became one of my favorites. I was drawn to this book and its unlikely heroine, a cat no less, right from the start. This book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love.
The story is penned in the third point of view, and told from the perspective of a cat, imagine that! Though I am a dog person, this is one cat I wouldn't mind having. Calico Cogg is not a regular cat. She was rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by the inventor and self-proclaimed master tinker Lionel Cogg. She has been fitted with metallic implants to enhance her natural feline abilities, thus becoming a clockwork Calico. She is the cat version of Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar man, and the "marvel of the ages".
When her owner, oops sorry her friend since cats don't have owners, is kidnapped by his arch enemy, Cali steps to the rescue. With the aid of unlikely friends such as Emitt the mouse and Nellie the horse, a long story, she comes to his rescue. It is up to her to save her friend, stop a master criminal in his tracks, and prevent a major heist. Who thought that sleuthing was such a dangerous work!
Tiny clockwork spiders, corrupt Guilds, golden owl, talking animals, loyalty, true friends, cool inventions, street smart mouse, and mechanically enhanced cat are some of the ingredients of this wonderful book.
It's a fun, quirky, innocent and highly original tale with delightful details and a heroin you can't help but adore. Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it will appeal to older readers as well, and it will make even the most reluctant young reader unable to put this one down. The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It does have a slow start, but it picks up steam literally (excuse the pan).
It does require a suspension of belief, but under Lana Axe’s deft touch the unbelievable becomes believable and talking animals seem perfectly plausible. I recommend it for all audience, but especially to people who have owned or love cats - because yes, you will laugh. A LOT!
The book was a treat to read from start to finish, and I absolutely loved it! The story stands alone very well, even though it is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
I am so glad that you enjoyed it! I was just thinking about a couple of friends of mine who own a cat and wonder if they would enjoy it...they're not big readers themselves, but Cali is so adorable and sweet that maybe they would give it a chance...
Thank you! I'll definitely be on the lookout for book #2, as well.gali wrote:Thank you for your kind words. I loved your review as well.hsimone wrote:Beautifully written, gali! You captured everything I was thinking and more. If I didn't read the book already, I would say that I need to because it sounds like such a delightful story!gali wrote:I have finished "The Golden Owl" and loved it!
Here it my review of it:What an enchanting tale! I loved, loved, loved the book and found it an incredible entertaining read! "The Golden Owl" is book one in the Clockwork Calico series, a delightful middle grade steampunk and a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the genre. I absolutely adore steampunk, and this one quickly became one of my favorites. I was drawn to this book and its unlikely heroine, a cat no less, right from the start. This book just oozes a sort of charm and hilarious innocence that is impossible not to love.
The story is penned in the third point of view, and told from the perspective of a cat, imagine that! Though I am a dog person, this is one cat I wouldn't mind having. Calico Cogg is not a regular cat. She was rescued from the streets of Ticswyk by the inventor and self-proclaimed master tinker Lionel Cogg. She has been fitted with metallic implants to enhance her natural feline abilities, thus becoming a clockwork Calico. She is the cat version of Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar man, and the "marvel of the ages".
When her owner, oops sorry her friend since cats don't have owners, is kidnapped by his arch enemy, Cali steps to the rescue. With the aid of unlikely friends such as Emitt the mouse and Nellie the horse, a long story, she comes to his rescue. It is up to her to save her friend, stop a master criminal in his tracks, and prevent a major heist. Who thought that sleuthing was such a dangerous work!
Tiny clockwork spiders, corrupt Guilds, golden owl, talking animals, loyalty, true friends, cool inventions, street smart mouse, and mechanically enhanced cat are some of the ingredients of this wonderful book.
It's a fun, quirky, innocent and highly original tale with delightful details and a heroin you can't help but adore. Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it will appeal to older readers as well, and it will make even the most reluctant young reader unable to put this one down. The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It does have a slow start, but it picks up steam literally (excuse the pan).
It does require a suspension of belief, but under Lana Axe’s deft touch the unbelievable becomes believable and talking animals seem perfectly plausible. I recommend it for all audience, but especially to people who have owned or love cats - because yes, you will laugh. A LOT!
The book was a treat to read from start to finish, and I absolutely loved it! The story stands alone very well, even though it is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the next one!
I am so glad that you enjoyed it! I was just thinking about a couple of friends of mine who own a cat and wonder if they would enjoy it...they're not big readers themselves, but Cali is so adorable and sweet that maybe they would give it a chance...
I enjoyed the story very much and look forward to book #2. Cali is adorable indeed!