Looking for guest writers - Any volunteers?

Hi everyone,

Good news! After eight years, I've finally saved enough money to finish my basement. No more wood studs hanging out, no more crappy wiring, and no more asbestos tiles cracking underfoot.

The bad news is, I only have enough money for supplies.

This means that I'll be slowing down on content production for the next month or two as I monkey my way through this project. Wish me luck.

If anyone here wants to start any new series, or was looking for an opportunity to write an article or two, now is the time.

Our typical schedule looks like this:

Sunday Streamline - A look at diesel-era trains by Lord K
Miskatonic Mondays - Articles related to HP Lovecraft or "weird" fiction
Two Fisted Tuesdays - Articles related to noir and old-time crime radio
Weird War Wednesdays - Articles related to the weird weapons and tactics of WWII, or fantastical stories based around WWII history.
(Thursday) Knights of the Air - Articles related to WWI-era pilots and the heavier-than-air machines they dared to tame.
(Friday) Lord K's Garage - Classic cars and machines of the diesel era
(Friday) Interview - Interviews with icons of the dieselpunk or steampunk cultures
(Saturday) Serial Killers - Showcasing serial adventures from the early days of Hollywood
Saturday Matinee - Showcasing movies from the early days of Hollywood

Here are some things we don't normally cover, but are still very popular:

Dieselpunk/Steampunk music reviews
Original works of fiction
Original works of scholarly research
"How to" articles (art, fashion, gadget building, etc.)

If you can contribute to any of these, or have your own idea for a article or two, please post it here so we can all brainstorm. My goal with Dieselpunks is to update the site at least once a day. Whether that update is an article, a news story, or just a piece of art that I thought everyone would like, it doesn't matter. Keeping the site updated on a regular basis guarantees that people will keep coming back at least once a day to stay on top of what's happening in our community.

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Permalink Reply by Tome Wilson on January 19, 2011 at 8:53am

Just keep it solid, Redfez. I look forward to your articles every Wednesday, and I think you're doing a great job so far!

Redfezwriter said:

I'll keep up with the Wednesday Weapons segment, per usual. I might be able to pitch in with some extra non-fiction articles. Might even unleash some dieselpunk fiction rattling around a cobwebbed corner of my PC.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Seipel on January 26, 2012 at 12:20am

I'd be interested in hearing about that Wels

Wels said:

I suppose I could try to write some articles about the Netherlands in the Diesel era, after all, it's where I live and history is one of my main interests. Perhaps the bombing of Rotterdam in 1940?

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Permalink Reply by Komissar Hass on January 26, 2012 at 3:04am

I think I can give a try to music reviews, but without strict schedule. maybe I'll begin with latest release by comrades from VNV Nation, it is rather impressive indeed.

Also, I can make a summary of diesel-spiced russian military-technical projects from WWII-era, or better to say "proposals" that came from all parts and stratas of the country during The War and now are being found in the archives by Yuri Pasholok. I've previously taken some pictures with his permission to my Panzer Racing gallery, so most likely he won't object.

I had a thought of creating a series of Dieselpunk Warriors posts as well, but hadn't have enough time yet.

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Permalink Reply by Tome Wilson on January 26, 2012 at 9:24am

Every little bit helps, Komissar!

Original research is the best, but a good story trumps research any day around here. All I ask is that you include the credits for any sources or photos at the end of the article.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Salim Farhat on March 18, 2012 at 1:35pm

I would love to write some articles for you. Seeing that I'm Lebanese, I think there is a distinct lack of focus on the Middle East during the 1920's to the 50's. Unfortunately, I currently don't have time. I need to finish another book first, though I would be more than happy to have a go at it once I'm done.

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Permalink Reply by Tome Wilson on March 18, 2012 at 9:33pm

Sure. I'd love to hear some ideas from a Middle Eastern perspective. It's not my area of expertise, so you're always welcome to help out when you have the time.