Wherein Bluestocking decides to venture forth from the bunker and spend time with her family

Wherein the steampunk survivalist is instructed on the best options for self-defense and home security.

or Why One Should Never Underestimate a Girl from the Drowning - A.J. Hartley, The Steeplejack Series

or Why Burning, Banning, and Burying Are Not Effective Methods of Thought Control - Rachel Caine, The Great Library Series

Wherein the steampunk survivalist learns how to scavenge and utilize the human detritus that has been left behind

or Not All Steampunk is About Whitey Victoriana! - Nisi Shawl, Everfair

Wherein Bluestocking tries to describe the indescribable nature of a migraine

or How the Clockwork Slaves Found Their Names - Ian Tregillis, The Alchemy Wars Trilogy

Wherein the steampunk survivalist becomes learned in the best methods for the procurement, sanitization, and storage of delicious and life-maintaining water

or Why the Capable Ladies of the Clockwork Century Don’t Need Your Mansplaining - Cherie Priest, The Clockwork Century Series