Recently Romancing the Werewolf hit the world. So I thought It’s tell you a bit about why I felt compelled to write this story. Or, at least, one reason why. Let’s talk . . . characters. I have this little problem, Gentle Reader, I fall in love with my second string characters. It’s not that I don’t […]
Nov82017
Sucker for Sidekicks, Biffy & Lyall & So Many More
Nov12017
Beta Heroes & Lyall Deleted Scene!
Today, Gentle Reader, I have a few secret tid bits and extras from the upcoming Romancing the Werewolf. Articles on Beta Male Heroes Beta Hero from Kirkus Dear Author on the Beta Appeal I Heart Betas from Heroes & Heartbreakers Professor Lyall’s Source in London (Deleted scene from the Custard Protocol series) That wasn’t all that […]
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 […]
Oct252017
Your Questions Answered! Romancing the Werewolf
I put the call out for questions recently, on my upcoming release, Romancing the Werewolf. Your Questions! When will we get the print edition? Did you read this: Where’s the print edition? The Mess Behind Self-Pub ~ Some Sad Hybrid Truths? Did ya? Go on, I’ll wait while you do that… Okay, so, given all […]
Oct112017
Gail Carriger’s New Book: Romancing the Werewolf, Features Biffy & Lyall
I’m traveling for the next few weeks, Gentle Reader. In case you missed it, I announced my new book! Romancing the Werewolf, coming Nov 5th, 2017. Amazon | B&N | Apple | Kobo Would you like to read sample of the first chapter? You can do that here! Thank you so much to everyone who pre-ordered, we maintained rotating dominance (wha […]
Oct62017
Sample That Tasty Book! Romancing the Werewolf
In early September, Twitter went a little crazy over #RuinABookTitleInOneLetter, Gentle Reader. I must say I followed the hashtag with no little amusement myself. Anywho, Jared Tidwell @CloudAdmin posted the following submission: The Drapes of Wrath Which I loved so so hard. I wish I had thought of it several months earlier, because it would […]
Sep222017
Romancing the Werewolf Cover Art Is Here & It’s Adorable! (Gail Carriger New Supernatural Society Novella)
My darling gentle reader I am delighted to announce the cover art for Romancing the Werewolf! Cover photo © Jim Vetter Photography, assembled by the amazing Starla Huchton. Amazon | Kobo | B&N | iBooks Where is the print? Where is the audio? Man I didn’t make it easy on Starla this time! Although I […]
Jul52017
2 New Parasolverse Novellas: Romancing the Werewolf & How to Marry a Werewolf
Those of you, Gentle Readers, who pay very close attention to my blog post footers have noticed a change since I returned from my latest writing retreat. I thought, perhaps, you’d like additional insight on my upcoming Parasolverse indie projects… What the footer says about Romancing The Werewolf: Romancing the Werewolf ~ A Supernatural Society […]
Oct192016
Why this author writes queer characters
AKA Blame Mercedes Lackey, Behind The Supernatural Society Back when I was first transitioning into reading adult books, Gentle Reader, it was pretty natural to cross from children’s fantasy (there was no YA as a category back then) into adult fantasy via Mercedes Lackey. (I still hold that Arrows is, in fact, YA. It simply […]
Jul12016
Deleted Scene From Prudence Featuring Lyall: Behind Gail Carriger’s Custard Protocol Series
Hello my dear Gentle Reader, Here’s a scene that got cut from Prudence (the first Custard Protocol Book) featuring everyone’s favorite beta, Professor Lyall, revealing tidbits about the past the Rue never knew. Lyall on Lady Maccon & Imprudence Foreshadows Professor Lyall regarded Quesnel for a moment and then said, without sarcasm, “I see he has […]
May22014
Who would win in a fight: Lord Maccon or Lord Akeldama? In Which Gail Carriger Answers a Whole Mess of Worldbuilding Questions
Fred left a massive comment on my post “Ketchup Blog ~ The Writer’s Native Environment.” It was so long, Gentle Reader, I was faced with no possible recourse but a blog post on the subject. However, you should know that he asks me about events in all five of the Parasol Protectorate Books. Here we […]
Jun62011
Want a peak into Soulless Manga character design? Professor Lyall
Today we have the initial sketches for Professor Randolph Lyall! Professor Lyall, the Beta in question, was a slight, sandy-haired gentleman of indeterminate age and pleasant disposition, as agreeable, in fact, as his Alpha was sour. He grinned at her and doffed his hat, which was of first class design and sensible material. His cravat […]