There are all sorts of rules for introductions in Victorian society, Gentle Reader. Basically, the person whose name you say first is the more important person, to whom the other is being made known. The inferior is introduced to the superior. “Duke Hematol, may I introduce Dr. Caedes?” The duke outranks the doctor. However, this […]
Nov132017
The Etiquette of Proper Introductions in Victorian Times
Oct272017
A Great Deal Of Waffle About Werewolves in History
I’ve been nose deep into werewolves lately, Gentle Reader. Yes, pun intended. First there was releasing The Sumage Solution, then there was writing How to Marry a Werewolf (In 10 Easy Steps) and now there’s the arrival of Romancing the Werewolf. In the process of all of this writing about werewolves, I came across some interesting […]
Dec22016
3 Finishing School Deleted Scenes from Gail Carriger
In honor of the full Finishing School series now being available in trade paperback, and collected ebooks, (there is no boxed set, sorry) I present unto you, Gentle Reader… Finishing School Deleted Scenes Please be aware that deleted scenes may (and often do) contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. Hidden Passages Despite Lady Linette’s […]
Sep52016
Your Parasol Protectorate Code Name
Recently I posted on the social medias about how to get your Parasol Protectorate code name. (Look, I’ve had a rough weekend, Gentle Reader, girl has to entertain herself somehow.) I could have done a little quiz for it, but I came up with a formula instead. Here it is: most frivolous piece of clothing […]
Apr122016
Official News: Merch! Bumbersnoot Necklace Now Available
Dear Gentle Reader, I have arranged with Badali to create a few Finishing School fine jewelry pieces. Badali makes beautiful high-quality pieces and have worked with various author friends of mine, so I have complete confidence in them. Badali is mainly owned and run by women. I met them at ECCC and they were wonderful […]
Aug32015
Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities
Little article for you today, Gentle reader… Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities Since I write comedy and alternate history, I spend a good deal of time investigating historical quirks. One of my favorite things to do is take vampires and werewolves and make them responsible for the most unexplainable facts and […]
Sep82014
Sophronia’s Moors in the Finishing School Series
While I was in England I trotted down to Devon to visit my family and childhood stomping grounds but also to rove about Dartmoor. As you know, Gentle Reader, the Finishing School books partly take place in Dartmoor. (Or should I say: floating above it?) I thought you would like to see what the moor […]
Jul162014
Educator Study Guide for Finsihging School Now Available
A little while ago, Gentle Reader, I had an inquiry from a librarian about a study/reading guide for Etiquette & Espionage. I am ashamed to say I didn’t even know such things existed. When I was a girl we read a book and, sometimes, did a book report. That was pretty much it. These days, […]
Apr22014
Victorians, Werewolves, and Spies, Oh, My!
ConDor was great fun, an established convention in San Diego with reliable attendance and a writing/reading SF/F bent. I arrived Friday and hit the ground running with my first panel. I’m going to let you peek at my notes. I’m afraid I didn’t take them on other people’s comments, just my own thoughts. And, of […]
Jan142014
In Which Gail Carriger Visits a Shooting Range in the Interest of Finishing School Research
Occasionally, Gentle Reader, I conduct on the ground research, or in some cases in the air. One of the things I have been meaning to do for a long time is visit a shooting range. I grew up around riffles (farming community) but never used one, and I have an ex who (after living through […]
Oct82013
Etiquette & Espionage Available in Paperback
Guess what happened today, Gentle Reader? Well I got up and had tea, and ate a breakfast, and had more tea, and…. Etiquette & Espionage went on sale in paperback! For all you out there in the US who can’t afford or don’t like hard copy, now is your chance. Want to know more about […]
Oct72013
Etiquette & Espionage in Review & More
Etiquette & Espionage has received: A starred review from Kirkus A starred review from Publisher’s Weekly A starred review from Booklist Here’s some fun bits and bobs to entertain you in the meantime… Literary Duck Blog says, “This adorable little book has everything you could want in a YA novel: bustles and […]