Steampunk, Gas Lamp Fantasy, & Magitech
What is the difference between steampunk, gas lamp fantasy, and machitech?
I've always termed my writing as "steampunk" because that was what I was familiar with. However, in my dabbling I've discovered "gas lamp fantasy" and even "magitech".
What are all these genres and what's the difference?
Steampunk refers to technologies in a version of life from the Victorian era. It leans on science fiction and alternate technology developments.
Gas lamp Fantasy can be similar in nature, but has magic and typical fantasy elements such as monsters or fairies.
Magitech is term I didn't even know existed until I began researching! As the name implies, it is a mix of magic and technology. To be honest, I thought I totally made that up in my books so I was pleasantly surprised to find other people have created stories like this too!
Even as I explore more in this fantasy, steampunk, gas lamp, magitech kind of world, I can't wait to see what else will pop up that is surprising and fantastical as I write book 2!