You may or may not have already noticed that there are lots of queer characters in my books. I know, right? What could be better than rainbow hugs? Below is an ongoing list of books, novellas, and short stories that I have written featuring queer* main characters. All of my books have queer rep, regardless […]
All Gail Carriger’s Queer Books: Fun LGBTQ+ Cozy Stories
How To Read the eBook You Bought Directly from Me? (via Gumroad)
Darling Gentle Reader, I use a vendor interface called Gumroad in order to sell and give away books directly to you. This allows me to cut out the middlemen and not use companies like Amazon, who are miserable to deal with. However, I understand that Gumroad may not be a comfortable interface for some, and […]
What’s this Dear Lord Akeldama Book Thingy?
Hello Gentle Reader, If you already read the Chirrup you can skip this but if you’ve been seeing rumors about it here’s the skinny. Dear Lord Akeldama & Parasolverse Ephemera Being a collection of vampire advice columns, silly steampunk philosophical treatises, and deleted scenes from the Parasol Protectorate and more! So let me attempt to […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: The Vampire Answers 9 Fashion Questions
Happy New Year, my darling Gentle Reader. In fact, happy new decade! With that in mind how about something from the man who has been through many many decades himself? Why yes indeed, it’s our own favorite vampire dandy! And he is ready to solve all your fashion dilemmas… Welcome Lord Akeldama… take it away! […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: 8 Very Intrusive Questions
Guess who is back on the blog today, Gentle Reader? Why yes indeed, it’s him! And he’s in a quick fire mood. So it’s going to be SNAPPY. Welcome Lord Akeldama… take it away! 8 VERY INTRUSIVE QUESTIONS 1. Can you tell me your secret for keeping so peppy? Expect the worst of the world, […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Suede & Other Fashion Troubles
He is back again, Gentle Reader! Please welcome the Good Vampire to the bog today to answer all your most pressing questions. Dear Lord Akeldama… Is suede only for fall? Suede is like this fantastic young lover I once had, silken and glorious, lush and expensive, and terribly terribly high maintenance. I’m afraid to say, […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Modern Identities & Future Appearances
The Good Vampire is back and snarkier than ever! Please welcome him to the blog. Dear Lord Akeldama… Are you masquerading as Tom Hiddleston to throw 21st century folks off track? Anything is possible, my little crimson cherry drop. Can I borrow your clothes? No, but you can borrow my drones to take you shopping. […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Beginnings, Cats & Hats
Once more into the breaches dear friends! Lord Akeldama is back to dispense wit, wisdom, and insults in equal measure. He’s being very brief and short with you today, Gentle Reader. Dear Lord Akeldama… What was the Queen like at the time of your transformation? Which queen? Me, mine or someone else’s? How did it […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Raising A Child & Cleaning One’s Fangs
He’s back! Please welcome the Good Vampire of all our dreams back to the blog today, Gentle Reader. Take it away, Lord Akeldama… Dear Lord Akeldama… Have you ever visited the far east? East of where? And how far? What is your favorite assassination technique? What do you find truly exceptional or intriguing about it? […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: Ill Advised Color Choices & Fashionable Drinks
He’s back! Please welcome the Good Vampire to the blog today! These questions all come from new Chirrup members, so if you want to ask him something, that’s how you do it! Dear Lord Akeldama… What are some things that make someone interesting enough to talk to, in your opinion? Questions. People who ask questions […]
Please Write Us A Story About Lord Akeldama, Miss Gail! (Occasional FAQ)
Write Goldenrod’s backstory for the love of Oolong!!! Look Gentle Reader, Lord Akeldama is best in very small doses. Writing him for any length of time, IMPOSSIBLE. Can you imagine spending the space of one short story in that man’s head, let alone an entire book? Plus most of his charm is to do with […]
Dear Lord Akeldama: Have You Ever Loved A Woman?
It’s always a surprise to me when the Good Vampire wishes to drop by my blog. But it’s always a pleasure as well, and I am well aware that I need only step back and let him do his thing without interference. So, without further ado, Gentle Reader, here is Lord Akeldama answering some of […]