I have a new book coming, Gentle Reader. May 18, 2019 In the Beginning… This book started with a strange idea in the middle of the night that became a Tweet the next morning. I know, I should know much better than that. But I did the Tweet and Twitter was basically like… GAIL, WRITE […]
Announcing The 5th Gender: A Tinkered Stars Mystery by G. L. Carriger
Waistcoats & Weaponry Breaking Down the Cover: Sophronia’s Fan
On the cover of Waistcoats & Weaponry, Gentle Reader, Sophronia is holding a fan. I don’t interfere much with my cover art often or I try not too. I think Little Brown did a great job. But for Waistcoats & Weaponry I really pushed the fan. I mean it’s key to the plot and Sophronia’s favorite. […]
Reticence Cover Art Reveal & Blurb (USA)
For those of you who missed the cover art announcement in the most recent Chirrup, here it is! Since this is Percy’s book it should come as no surprise that Percy is on the cover. However, I have been pretty darn cagey about where they are going, so I hope you’re delighted to find out […]
Gail Reveals Secrets About Cover Art, Book Titles, & The Omega Objection (Video)
In my most recent video, I talk about my latest book, The Omega Objection, plus cover art secrets, coming up with book titles, and more! IN THIS VIDEO I make tea in my office. All about covers, traditional versus indie, stock art, finding models and photographers. Which one is my favorite? All about titles, how […]
The Omega Objection Cover Art & Blurb Reveal + Preorder (San Andreas Shifters)
It’s here at last! Gentle Reader, I am delighted to show you the cover art and blurb for the next San Andreas Shifters book… The Omega Objection: The San Andreas Shifters Out November 4, 2018 You can preorder this eBook on: Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Direct from Gail This […]
Soulless Illustrated Hardback, Peek Beneath the Cover? Your questions answered.
My darling Gentle Reader, Here’s some behind the scenes deliciousness, pertaining to Soulless Illustrated Hardcover! This special edition of Soulless includes 10 stunning full page illustrations in Edward Gorey style by the talented Jensine Eckwall. Out Tomorrow! September 18, 2018 Here’s some close up images of what this edition looks like… What kind of hardcover is it? This edition is a board printed […]
Gail Carriger Show & Tell Foreign Editions & Translations (Video)
Hello my darlings, Here’s fun FAQ video for you in which I natter on about foreign editions and translations. In this video you will learn… Why certain editions have different covers, thicknesses, sizes, fonts, and spine style. Why the style of cover art might be different in terms of marketing. Which country produced the very […]
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Books Sizes: The Different Types of Print Formats Explained
Miss Gail! You cry, the distress coloring your tone, tears in your eyes, lips trembling… Why can’t I get the print book in the size I desire most? Why is this book slightly bigger/smaller than other books by the same author? I know honey, I’m a little anal too. I get your pain. I do. […]
The Range of Cover Art: Gail Carriger’s Heartless
Good morning, Gentle Reader. Today I thought it might be fun for you to see the range of cover art that my book Heartless got over the course of time and space and 7 years in publication. Here we go… First off is the original mass market paperback as produced July 17, 2011. Next to it I have […]
Playing with Cover Art: How to Marry a Werewolf
Good day Gentle Reader, here, for your amusement, is me tinkering with cover art, wanna play? I have no excuses. This is just how my brain works. Further reading? The images used for this book are all stock art. I discuss the terrible dangers in using stock art in this blog post. And you can […]
Cover Art Reveal: How to Marry a Werewolf (In 10 Easy Steps)
My darling Gentle Reader! I’ve new cover art for you to see today. I known, I know, it seems like there have been a lot of covers on the blog recently. But I have a lot of books coming out this year, so there’s a lot to reveal. As always the Chirrup got to see […]
Going Deep on Books Sizes: Trade Paperback, Hardcover, B-format! Why do Competence & Reticence Have 2 Covers?
Competence and Reticence each have two difference overs, Gentle Reader. TWO! 2! TOOOOOOOOoooooooooo. Competence Covers Print Editions? You can call or visit your favorite local bookstore! Ask them to “Order it from Ingram.“ Borderlands offers signed editions of the USA Hardcover. They will ship worldwide. Use the SIGNED button under the book’s image on my website: Competence […]