I’m interested in how you discovered the Parasolverse, Gentle Reader. I asked the FB Fan Group and Facebook, because they suck, shut the thread down. (It was getting too much conversation and we can’t allow THAT!) However, I did gather the most likely places to have first found a Parasolverse book, and so here’s a […]
Jan42019
How did you discover the Parasolverse? Gail Carriger Wants to Know
Nov142018
Resources For Writing About Victorian Food & Tea From Gail Carriger
Let’s talk about one of my favorite things, Gentle Reader, Victorian FOOD! Here’s all things… Victorian Food Planning a Traditional Victorian Dinner Party & A Victorian Meal in Modern Times Stocking Your Victorian Kitchen, 1888 How the Victorians Describe Italian Food Weird Victorian Recipe Moment – Sweet Macaroni Pudding In Which Tamora Pierce Has Victorian Breakfast […]
Oct12018
Upon the 9th Birthday of Soulless (Parasol Protectorate)
As is customary each year, Gentle Reader, at the beginning of October I take a moment to examine my career as an author. Yes, the time has come again! It is Soulless’s birthday! October 1, 2009 a silly little book hit the market… A very nervous debut author hummed and hawed over her offering. Would […]
Sep172018
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 […]
Aug312018
ALERT! This is why there may be a gap in print production (AKA Amazon closes Createspace & 2nd editions are coming!)
Hello Gentle Reader! This is your official warning that with Amazon closing Createspace, my indie print books may be in limbo for a bit. If you specifically like these print editions best, then you should buy now. Print Books Possibly Effected Romancing the Inventor Romancing the Werewolf Poison or Protect How to Marry a Werewolf […]
Aug32018
Soulless Illustrated Signed Hardcover Edition Announcement (The Parasol Protectorate)
For the Gentle Reader who hasn’t been paying much attention to my social media accounts or getting the Chirrup, I’m delighted to officially announce that Soulless is getting a hardcover illustrated edition! Artwork by the amazing Jensine Eckwall. Details! Hardcover Illustrated Cover 10 Interior Illustrations All Books Will Be Signed Here is a peak at […]
Mar282018
All About Parasols, What Do Prim/Rue/Alexia’s Actually look like?
Today, my darling Gentle Reader, I want to talk to you about my great love and passion, the humble parasol! Alexia carries several Parasols through the course of the Parasol Protectorate and passes on various others to her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend, Primrose. When conceiving the original parasol I went off of this […]
Mar72018
Japanese Covers of the Parasol Protectorate Books: So Cute!
Dearest Gentle Reader, Here’s special extra peek at the covers for the Japanese translation (not the manga) of the Parasol Protectorate series. They are so cute and little and charming. Some may even still be available (signed to buy) over in Tinker’s Pack. Speaking of the Japanese covers… It’s always fun to see an artist’s […]
Dec42017
8 Deleted Scenes from the Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless)
Please be aware that deleted scenes may and often do contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. DELETED BITS from Soulless The Hypocras Club Objectives Attentiveness — Identify and understand the supernatural threat, assess vulnerabilities, determine potential impacts and disseminate information to our members and security partners. Preclusion — Detect, deter and mitigate the supernatural […]
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 […]
Oct22017
Soulless, Gail Carriger’s Notes That Started Everything
Every year on (or around) October 1, Gentle Reader, I post a bit about the beginning of it all: Soulless. (Soulless, incidentally is on sale at $4.99 (ebook USA) so now is a great time to get others hooked!) This year I thought I would take you back to the very beginning of everything. Some time […]
Sep292017
The Range of Cover Art: Gail Carriger’s Soulless
Good morning, Gentle Reader. Today I thought it might be fun for you to see the range of cover art that my first book, Soulless, got over the course of time and space and over a decade in publication. You ready for this? First off is the original mass market paperback as produced in 2009. […]