Humor is POWER Comedy in writing is an interesting thing, Gentle Reader. I talk about it a lot in person, but I don’t really write about it that much here on the interwebs. Whatcha know, this is special. Writing about comedy is a little like watching one of those cooking shows, a frustrating tease. It destroys […]
Feb212018
Have You Considered Making It Funny? The Power of Humor as Subversion for Fiction Authors
Feb142018
Blame Jane Austen for 6 Popular Tropes in Romance Books
There are a lot of tropes in genre fiction and romance in particular. This is a good thing for us readers because often what we are looking for is a new take on an old trope. There is comfort in that. A while ago, I was thinking about Jane Austen under the context of romance […]
Jan192018
Travel Tips for Authors with Gail Carriger: New Podcast 20 Minute Delay
So for those of you who missed it, I’ve started a podcast with my author friend Piper J Drake! It’s called 20 Minute Delay and in it Piper and I give away all our secrets on travel hacking. We cover everything from how to pack, to how to tip, to how to get yourself into […]
Dec62017
In Which Gail Dives Head First Into Also-Boughts
Hello my darling Gentle Reader. This is blog post is going to be one of those long rambling ones where I am ruthlessly using you to try to understand the strange world of ebooks and publishing. So, yeah, you can skip it if you’re not into that kinda thing. Also-Boughts! Oh you know them, they […]
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 […]
Sep82017
Where’s the print edition? The Mess Behind Self-Publishing
The moment I list a new book, Gentle Reader I get hundreds of people asking… I really appreciate your enthusiasm! First off currently most vendors do not allow independent authors to list print books for preorder. At all. So you will only be able to get it after it releases. Here’s a TOC because this is […]
Aug72017
7 Side Effects of Being a Full Time Author
I’ve been a full time author for a long time now, and I’ve learned a few things. Here, Gentle Reader, are some of the side effects of one dubious life choice I made that took me down this path. 1. My spelling is worse than it ever was. While my typing has gotten faster my […]
Jul32017
5 Most Common Questions Authors Get From Readers About Being An Author
Well hello there, Gentle Reader. I get a great many questions from readers about being a professional author. Many I could probably have guessed at and a few surprise me. Here’s a selection of some of the most common things I’m asked (online and in person) specifically about the author business side of things. Part […]
Jun72017
30+ Best Blogs & Podcasts for Authors Recommended by Gail Carriger
My dear Gentle Reader, This one if for authors/writers who are interested in publishing & marketing their books. Below I list the blogs and podcasts I find most useful as a hybrid author (traditional publishing, yes but also those related to indie & self publishing). No matter your path, it’s a good idea to pay attention to things […]
May262017
A Gail By Any Other Name Should “L” As Sweet
In which I put my new pen name up to the vote. After some dithering and hemming and hawing, Gentle Reader I chose the new pen name G.L. Carriger for my upcoming urban fantasy, The Sumage Solution. G. L. Carriger I talk about why I felt I needed a changed name in this blog post: Why G. […]
May222017
Why a NYT Bestselling Author Changed Her Pen Name to G. L. Carriger
Why have a pseudonym? Why would an author who already has name recognition write under a new pen name? In this blog post I’m going to discuss why a bestselling author might chose a new pen name. It’s not for the reasons you think. On Pseudonyms, Cover Art & Reader Betrayal You may or may […]
Mar202017
Cover Art & Its Purpose in Life
Hello, Gentle Reader, I’m always thinking and talking a lot about cover art. I love it and it fascinates me. I’m pretty sure I have a career because of the cover of Soulless. How to make sure the cover is not just good but the right on for you book. Why some covers really do […]