Kelsey Josephson

@kelseyjosephson

Author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. 💖⚙️📚 she/her Member of SFWA and ALLi www.kelseyjosephson.com

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Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· 2d

Your last saved meme is now your moral philosophy

Scully and Mulder from X-Files inside her house.

Scully: Mulder, Listen to me.
Mulder: No.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· 5d

📚 More fun and exciting projects that are in early days. Since it is also International Cat Day, here is Willow judging me for working late again today. (Hazel is too busy snoozing on my feet for a pic. She's just happy I'm done for now.) Willow eventually forgave me:

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· 22d

Today was very loud and full of distractions. Hazel and I were not impressed by the influx of construction and renovation vehicles on our street (again), but I finally made it out of revising the much-too-long chapter! #BookSky

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jul 8

Taking a break from revisions tonight to start playing Moonlight Peaks! The demo was cute. Reminds me of Goth Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing. Also, yes, I immediately decided to romance Death, because look at the shirt:

A skeletal Death wearing a flamingo shirt, holding a tropical drink and a scythe decorated woth flowers.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jul 4

I'm all the tired and happy. My draft is printed out and bound (after I cussed out both my printer and my 3-hole punch.) It'll be in my editor's hands by the end of the month, but I have things to do before then. But first, a double feature from the Monsters & Curiosities box set. 💖 #BookSky

A 3-ring binder with a copy of Intuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin on top of it

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 11

Re-reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland getting all the kitty snuggles before I leave for the Chicago Steampunk Expo in the morning.

A black cat laying on a blanket and getting scratches.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 10

I thought I'd share a few bonus photos here as well, since these books were originally printed in 1894 and are incredibly fragile. (No traveling for these books!) (2/5)

A mastodon and devil fish at the 1893 World's Fair

Wrought-iron fence enclosing Germany's exhibit

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 9

Willow kitty is very excited about the return of bedtime stories for the boys, though. (They've named Victor the Yapp-a-tron 3000 😂) (2/2)

A black cat laying next to an illustrated copy of Frankenstein

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 8

Home for a few days after an amazing Nebula Awards Conference! Had the best time seeing several of my author friends, attending panels, and going to nerd prom! I'm home for a couple days, but will still be MIA because I leave for the Chicago Steampunk Expo later this week! 💖⚙️📚 #BookSky

Selfie of Kelsey Josephson wearing a steampunk necklace and a dress with feather details

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 3

I'm off to the Nebula Awards Conference tomorrow, then the Chicago Steampunk Expo next week!! 🎉🎉 #BookSky

Meme of Bilbo Baggins saying "I'm going on an adventure"

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Jun 1

Took a break from packing for the Nebula Awards Conference to make sure my kids (and me!) are signed up for the local library reading programs. Loved the steampunk display at West Des Moines Public Library! #BookSky

Airship displayed over the counter at the West Des Moines Public Library

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· May 21

Reached a milestone in my WIP tonight, so I thought I'd finally get started on my Mother's Day present. My cats had other ideas 😅😂

Two black cats getting comfy on the fuzzy blanket on my lap

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· May 8

Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast Ebook: mybook.to/forsakenbeauty Print: books2read.com/forsakenbeauty 📚 Fairy tale retelling 📚 Beauty and the Beast 📚 Slow-burn romance 📚 Steampunk world 📚 "Who did this to you?" 📚 Cinnamon roll hero 📚 Strong heroine 📚 Found family #WeeknightWriters

Banner for Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast by Kelsey Josephson

Tropes:
📚 Fairy tale retelling
📚 Beauty and the Beast
📚 Slow-burn romance
📚 Steampunk world
📚 "Who did this to you?"
📚 Cinnamon roll hero
📚 Strong heroine
📚 Found family

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· May 4

Still recovering from DemiCon! I had the best time. As usual, I didn't take enough pics, but I'll have more to post when I'm more awake. 😴 I think this dress might have to come with me to the Nebula Awards Conference next month! 💖⚙️📚 #BookSky

Kelsey Josephson wearing a space themed dress with steampunk details and red cowboy boots.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 29

Today's soundtracks while I prep for DemiCon! 💖⚙️📚 I'm finishing up panel sides, practice lines for the BrassGears Adventure Radio Mystery, running laundry, and (hopefully) drafting this afternoon. Hazel's expression while I'm figuring out how to pronounce "Lapsang Souchong" is priceless 😂😂😂

A black cat regally sticking out her tongue.

The vinyl of Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 25

Happy Indie Bookstore Day!! 💖⚙️📚🎉 I had a blast at Shelf Love DSM and my TBR pile has grown (again.) Can't wait to read these! You can find my book, Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast, in amazing company at Shelf Love DSM! #BookSky

Iowa Romance Authors Display at Shelf Love DSM

My book haul from Shelf Love DSM, including 5 books, 2 stickers, and a sweatshirt

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 23

Listening to the Legend of Zelda soundtrack while planning a long writing session this afternoon. Records force me to stand up and take a stretch break when I'm sprinting (and no ads!) What are you listening to today? #BookSky

An open record player displaying Side A of the Legend of Zelda soundtrack.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 21

Getting so excited for DemiCon next month! In addition to having a table for my books and paneling, I get to be in the radio show again! Reading through the script for the BrassGears Adventure Radio Mystery tonight. Susan and Bradford killed it!! 😂💖 #BookSky

The script for A Death on the Falcon: A BrassGears Adventure Radio Mystery by Susan Leabhart & Bradford Fleener. In the background is a blanket and a black cat

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 19

Had an amazing time playing D&D at Ironside Axe Club!! We played a one-shot and I loved it so much. 💖💖💖 First time in ages that I've gotten to play (and not be the DM.)

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 17

My long-distance bestie sent me the cutest Edgar Allan Poe clutch and other fun things for my birthday! I feel seen 💖💖💖

An Edgar Allan Poe clutch, bookish stickers, Edgar Allan Poe matches, and lip balm themed around The Raven

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 17

Post the best picture you have ever taken of your pet. Not the best, but some of my favorites. The middle is from when I brought Willow home the day after adopting her mom, Hazel. Willow was four months old and in a foster situation, hence the delay. Their reunion was so sweet

Hazel, a black cat, sitting on top of a desk and sticking her tongue out

Silhouette of kitten Willow looking at her mother, Hazel

Willow, a black cat, laying on top of a board game during the middle of play

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 11

Writing at a coffee shop this afternoon and at first glance, thought this was a diagram of a brain when I sat down. Mildly disappointed that it's not (it would have fit the vibes of this book 😅😂) #BookSky

Artwork of not brains in charcoal. I think it's supposed to be two loaves of bread on the bottom. I think the top one is a cross section of either a tomato or a muffin. It's difficult to tell

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Apr 10

I don't mind sharing! It's going to be flowers weaving between gears on my hip & thigh, based off a logo for a fair in my book, Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast. I have a super crude sketch ready for my artist, but I trust that he'll do a much better job that my quick drawing 😅

Crude sketch of a gears and flowers tattoo on a hip and thigh

Screenshot of the Writing page on Kelsey Josephson's website, featuring flowers and gears

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Mar 29

It has been a rough week full of ridiculous things, so I'm drinking a strawberry mimosa and drafting possibly the most unhinged Gothic retelling of Bluebeard filled with feminine rage in this pretty journal. 💖 (I have so many revisions to do, but this idea won't leave me alone.) 💙📚 #BookSky

A journal covered with artwork of books and vintage characters

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 20

Banner of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast designed by Deranged Doctor Design. Features a Belle wearing a leather steampunk outfit. The veins on one arm are unnaturally dark. Beast resembles a white bear with deer antlers and yellow eyes.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 20

Thank you! The notebooks have been a huge help.

Insert of one of the traveler's notebooks for a brain dump, featuring collaged stickers.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 14

Studying while watching Friday the 13th Part 2 because I've been asked to do a thing later this year. (I'm an experienced panelist, but running a workshop is something else.) I couldn't find a bookmark when I needed one, so I'm using this Eggman card my youngest gifted me 😂 #BookSky

A holographic card of Eggman from Sonic Boom, wearing one of his alternate outfits, on top of a book.

Book title: How to design & teach workshops that work every time. The Workshop Survival Guide by Rob Fitzpatrick & Devin Hunt.

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 6

My steampunk fairy tale retelling, Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast, is on sale for 99c this week through Monday! Read here: www.amazon.com/Forsaken-Bea... #WeeknightWriters

99c sale banner for Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast by Kelsey Josephson

Tropes list:
📚 Fairy tale retelling
📚 Beauty and the Beast
📚 Slow-burn romance
📚 Emotional scars
📚 Steampunk world
📚 "Who did this to you?"
📚 Cinnamon roll hero
📚 Strong heroine
📚 Found family

Quote:
Wait, Belle thought. The cranes move like clockwork. “Beast, how good are your eyes in the dark?”

“I can see the flecks of starlight in your eyes.”
-Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast by Kelsey Josephson

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 6

Oh, and Hazel making this face:

Kelsey Josephson@kelseyjosephson· Feb 4

💖 I’m Going Live TOMORROW! ⚙️ On Thursday, February 5th, at 5 pm Central time, I’m joining S.D. Huston live on her YouTube channel for Charmed Chats & Happily Ever After Sprints! #BookSky 🔗 Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/lqJPDkL...