Dear Subscriber,
With the arrival of October, we face the fact that the year is slowly drawing to an end. If you're like me, a lover of all things autumn, that still means the best part of the year lies ahead of us - but soon it will be winter, and we'll be wondering what lies ahead in 2020.
As I write this, I realize it's time to confess that the year is not the only thing drawing to an end. Victorian Times is also coming to a close. December will be our last issue.
The reason is, quite simply, that I am running out of material. That may seem odd, given that the site itself has over 12,000 articles from Victorian magazines - but the vast majority are not appropriate for Victorian Times. Many are too long, many are too difficult to reformat for the site, and most simply just aren't the right type of content. So I've faced the question of whether I want to invest in a host of new Victorian magazines (is that a contradiction in terms?) to try to bolster my supply of articles - or whether it is time to simply, gracefully, take a bow and say farewell. My budget, and my tolerance for scanning yet another humongous supply of Victoriana, have convinced me to take the latter course. I will miss it, and you - and I rather selfishly hope you'll miss it as well. But there's lots to explore on the site!
And it's time to move on. My new goal is to actually complete (well, better yet, actually start) a novel I've been working on in my head for the last three years. Time to get it out of the brain cells and onto actual paper. I'll keep you posted! Meanwhile, newsletter will remain "active" for announcements regarding the site and any new items that we may have to offer - but after December it will no longer be monthly. I thank you all for your wonderful support!
Now here's what we have for you in October:
Visit https://www.victorianvoices.net/VT/issues/VT-1910.shtml to download this issue!
Or download it directly from DropBox:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qgnrxpa5vxl9isy/VT-1910.pdf?dl=0
It's Time to Order Holiday Greeting Cards!
At VictorianVoices.net, we have a lovely selection of Victorian and vintage-themed holiday cards, all available directly through Zazzle.com (which does a gorgeous printing job). Check out our full collection at https://www.victorianvoices.net/bookstore/xmascards.shtml.
Victorian Times Quarterly #21 is Now Available
The latest volume of Victorian Times Quarterly is now available on Amazon, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.
Victorian Times Quarterly #21 includes the contents of the July, August and September 2019 issues of Victorian Times. This volume continues our gorgeous twelve-part series, "Notes by an Artist-Naturalist," with the incomparable artwork of Fred Miller. Plus, it brings you articles on remarkable animal friendships, President Garfield's visit to London, notes on Victorian law, a look at British vs. American homes, some amazing figure-heads, the fate of the Bounty mutineers, and more. Add it to your Victorian library today!
Find out more at https://www.victorianvoices.net/VT/VTQ/VTQ21.shtml
Victorian Bookmarks to Color
If you love to color, but are tired of your works of art ending up stored in a drawer, why not color a collection of bookmarks? Bookmarks give your coloring a purpose - and you can enjoy the results of your artwork every single day. They also make fantastic personal gifts.
This collection brings you 125 Victorian-themed bookmarks, including Victorian decorative motifs from books and magazines, floral designs, holiday bookmarks, and an extensive collection of stained glass designs, including a selection of French mosaic glass patterns from the 17th and 18th century.
You'll also find some helpful tips on ways to protect and embellish your bookmarks so that they will last literally for years to come. Bookmarks are the perfect "quick fix" coloring project, and this unique collection will keep you busy for weeks!
Find out more (and preview the complete collection) at https://www.victorianvoices.net/bookstore/coloring.shtml
Have a Happy Halloween!
Your Intrepid Editor,
Moira Allen