Dearest Gentle Reader, Here’s a story about me asking you, my readers, for emotional support and why. Over the years many have told me that they seek out my books for comfort. Well, recently, I took to my Facebook group to ask for the same in return. Essentially, I asked them to tell me about […]
How do my books make you feel? This author asks her readers for emotional support.
Happy 2024 My Darlings! Here’s the State of Your Gail
In case you missed the Chirrup this month, Gentle Reader. It contained some fun and important things so I’m doing something I rarely do, which is rehash some of it here in the blog. Not all of it of course. The real gossip and exclusives are reserved for my subscribers. Sorry not sorry, I love […]
Gail Carriger & Guests Are Very Silly Over Tea, Gossip & Less Serious Matters
This is a ton of fun (and chaos) Gentle Reader, as I am hosting the effervescent Madam Askew & irrepressible Grand Arbiter (two of my besties from the steampunk world) for blue tea, hot gossip & assorted silliness. We talk quite a bit about my latest series, the Tinkered Starsong trilogy. Find out more about […]
10 Best Thai Food Dishes You (Probably) Don’t Know About
Today, Gentle Reader, I’m going to tackle the Thai food that no one (of my acquaintance) really talks about. Please be aware that many of these dishes contain allergens. In which your intrepid authorbeast explores nibbles in Bangkok Before we start, in case you didn’t know: I’m a truly adventurous eater. I will eat anything […]
40 Bookish Gifts! Miss Gail’s Pressie Suggestions 2023
I was doing a little shopping for my friends and family, and I realized I loved so many of the things I was ordering that maybe I should recommend them to you, Gentle Reader. So here are 40 items (mostly books & book related) curated specially by me for you or someone you love. For […]
Top 25 Things No One Tells You About Traveling to Thailand
Recently I spent 30 days in Thailand on a writing retreat. Mostly in Bangkok, but I did make it to one rural location (hiking, elephants) and one beach town. I did a ton of research ahead of time on Thailand and traveling there, but I was still unprepared for certain aspects. Here are my top […]
Protected: So how’s the new book series doing, Miss Gail?
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50+ Best Bits of Sci-Fi, Science & Cultural Research for Tinkered Starsong
Dearest Gentle Reader, here’s all blog posts and research I did for the Tinkered Starsong books. There was a lot of background work for this series, so I hope you enjoy all the behind the scenes insight. Tinkered Starsong DVD Extras! Pronunciation Guide for the Tinkered Starsong Books + Alien Linguistics (no, literally) I have […]
30+ Favorite Beauty & Skin Care Products for a Retro Look (Vintage Makeup 2023)
I get asked in person (and especially when I do live videos) about what beauty products I use and am wearing. So here’s a round up post that I’ll be keeping up to date for you. This is basically a lazy-girl (me) guide, with a minimalist approach to retro looking makeup. I’m not a makeup […]
Gail Carriger Interviews the charming Trip Galey (tea, fae & a silly sense of humor)
Today I have invited the absolutely charming and lovely Trip Galey round for tea to talk about his new book A Market of Dreams and Destiny! About you, the Author! Tea or coffee and how do you take it? Always tea, never coffee! If it’s black tea, a small splash of milk and a lump […]