In which I read for you from my new book, Defy or Defend. Dimity’s story, Gentle Reader, here at last! In this video I spend the first 15 minutes reading from Defy or Defend so you can hear what it sounds like in my head and then there’s a Q&A. I drop some hints about […]
May62020
Defy or Defend Launch Video
Apr292020
Fashion in Defy or Defend (Special Extra Delightfully Deadly Series)
My darling Gentle Reader, here are some bits of fashion I included in the new Delightfully Deadly book, Defy or Defend. I’m posting them ahead of time so you can look out for them and because I don’t consider fashion a spoiler, not even in a makeover story. First, this meme went around a long […]
Apr202020
Defy or Defend Print Editions
I’m not going to sugar coat this, things are rough in publishing right now, as they are everywhere my darling Gentle Reader. Here is what is going on with print books that are traditionally published right now. However, Defy or Defend is NOT traditionally published, it’s self published (AKA POD or print on demand). So I’ve […]
Apr172020
Silly stories of Gail the Fangirl, Bonnets and Glue Guns, Defy or Defend (Behind the Magic Video)
Hello my darling Gentle Reader, Quick first update: My boxed set is on SUPER sale right now! (No idea how long this will last, I wasn’t told ahead of time and it might be a mistake.) It is up at $6.99 for ALL 5 BOOKS (ebook USA & Canada ONLY). This is insane. I’ve never […]
Apr152020
Sample that Tasty Book: Defy or Defend (Behind the Magic Delightfully Deadly Series)
Today, dearest Gentle Reader, I have a sample of Defy or Defend: A Delightfully Deadly Novel for you. But first I thought you’d like a peak at the chapter titles of this book. You know how I love me my chapters. Chapter One: In Which There May, or May Not, Be Sparkles Chapter Two: Wedded […]
Apr32020
My Biggest Gripes with Austen Movies (Miss Gail Recommends)
Generally speaking, Gentle Reader, when times are tough I watch Austen movies. I know, I know, but we all have our visual comfort food. I don’t like to be negative here on the blog, but I figure taking sublime umbrage in a Jane Austen movie adaptation ranks pretty low on the totem poll of putting […]
Mar302020
The Great Emma-Off Austen Award Show! (Miss Carriger Recommends)
So, once upon a time I got very sick and watched 4 different adaptations of Pride & Prejudice. With a new adaptation of Emma, I though I would do this again (without the sick part, I promise). Emma & Me For me, one of the most significant things about Emma is Austen’s portrayal of female […]
Mar272020
Books That Make Me Happy (Miss Carriger Recommends Comfort Reads)
By special request, Gentle Reader, here’s a curated list of my favorite feel-good books! These are books I go to for comfort and they always leave me feeling happy. I sorted them using my own books as ciphers. So you can scan through for your favorite of mine and pick accordingly. I also added a […]
Mar232020
10 Random Things Making Me Happy Right Now (Miss Carriger Recommends)
I’ve concocted a list of 10 things that make me happy and might help you. Many of them are free (or I offer free alternatives). Over on the Parasol Protectorate Group, Gentle Reader, I put a Chirrup Special to the vote. As you can see: stuff making me happy narrowly lost out to books making […]
Mar182020
Supporting Artists Outside of Conventions
Tough times right now, Gentle Reader. With a number of conventions cancelled, many of the friendly vendors that I look forward to seeing and buying pretties from are hurting. If you’re scared and strapped for funds right now, you can always put a little good out into the world by reviewing a book, or a […]
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