This meme went around Tumblr a little while ago, Gentle Reader, and I decided to play along. So here is a book recommendation for every letter of the alphabet (well, almost every). I’ve ignored the “The” and “A” in book titles otherwise, well, you know… Gail Carriger ABC Book Suggestions Acrobat by Mary Calmes Gay contemporary […]
Nov112019
ABC Book Recs from Gail Carriger (Miss Carriger Recommends)
Nov62019
My Octopus Collection! (Video)
Just a little video for you today Gentle Reader, as I begin the arduous process of shutting down my old office and the fun of decorating my new one. Here I am talking about my octopus collection… So many tentacles! I also have an octopus Pinterest board. Hope you are having a lovely octopus-filled day! […]
Nov12019
The Great Office Purge of 2019 (Behind the Magic)
Hello Gentle Reader, Been a bit absent recently on social media and here on the blog. You see, I returned from my last event in San Diego, to a rent increase on my office space. Wait, Gail, why do you have an office? Why not write at home in your sweatpants swilling gin like a […]
Oct282019
Miss Gail’s Scariest Author Stories, Happy Halloween! (Video Q&A with Gail Carriger)
For Halloween this year, I did this video telling some of my scariest author stories, Gentle Reader. Shiver in horror as I reveal the worst book tour ever, disastrous adventures in airport bathrooms, being orphaned, abandoned, stranded, and that time when hundreds of books went missing. Are you ready for the fear and terror? Well, […]
Oct182019
How to Thrift for Victorian & Steampunk Outfits (Miss Carriger Recommends)
Dear Gentle Reader, This is not for the faint of heart. This is an older blog post I did on Retro Rack, that I’ve consolidated and moved here. It contains basic guidelines on how to cobble together a pseudo victorian or steampunk outfit via thrift stores. I originally wrote this post many years ago for […]
Oct142019
Miss Gail’s Childhood Favorite Books & Research Bookshelf – Behind the Magic (Video)
Darling Gentle Reader, In this video I talk you through some of my favorite children’s books and how they influenced my writing. Then I show off some of my non-fiction research book collection (secondary resources). What I use, what I keeps on hand and why. Also I’m putting together a collection of my steampunk research […]
Oct92019
Everything I Wore to Gaslight Steampunk Expo ~ Vote for Your Favorite!
Hello my darling Gentle Reader, Gaslight Steampunk Expo was my last event of 2019 (and my last event for a while I’m taking a travel hiatus). The theme was Ancient Egypt, and here are all the outfits I wore… Blue pattern maxi dress, with blue turban, net gloves, teapot purse. Cream lace skirt + top […]
Oct42019
10 Most Popular Gail Carriger Quotes After 10 Years (Behind the Magic)
After ten years of publishing quite a few books, Gentle Reader, here are some of the most quoted sections of my books (or interviews) as voted on by Goodreads and social media… #1 Quote = Not from a book at all! I was asked in an interview early on how I felt about reading and […]
Oct12019
Soulless Turns Ten, Stories From A Book’s Misspent Youth (Behind the Magic)
Soulless is 10 years old today, Gentle Reader! Thought I might share a few of my most fun, and most silly stories revolving around the launch of my very first book, some 10 years ago today! I know, right? Shortly after Soulless came out, through no fault of mine, World Fantasy Convention came to town. […]
Sep202019
Post Reticence Q&A, Future Plans, Meat Cute Release Info (Video)
Dear Gentle Reader, here’s my latest Live Q&A – Post-Reticence writing life, future plans, and more! Upcoming Projects I’m Excited About! I talk about Meat Cute and plans for audio and digital. The Enforcer Enigma is coming! Heroine’s Journey non-fic. Blog post featuring my story ideas and possible future books. Stuff I’m Into! My lipstick […]
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