Well Gentle Reader, I was recently in Seattle at University Bookstore. They were gracious enough to organize something rather last minute for me. (All their stock is now signed, so if you missed me, you can still get something special for yourself.) I was there visiting and staying with my author friend and podcast co-host […]
Jan222019
Live From Seattle: Never Get A Chance To See Gail At A Bookstore? We Recorded This For You!
Nov202018
Gail Reveals Secrets About Cover Art, Book Titles, & The Omega Objection (Video)
In my most recent video, I talk about my latest book, The Omega Objection, plus cover art secrets, coming up with book titles, and more! IN THIS VIDEO I make tea in my office. All about covers, traditional versus indie, stock art, finding models and photographers. Which one is my favorite? All about titles, how […]
Sep262018
When the Book Surprises the Author, How Gail Decides What To Write Next & Sneaky Hints on Future Projects (Video Q&A)
My darlings a new chatty video for you. I got silly and excited about the Soulless Illustrated HC, new nonfiction book Girl Squads, and seeing a performance of queer Oklahoma! Questions Answered Will there be more illustrated editions of the Parasol Protectorate Series? How does Gail feel about the style of the illustrations? How does […]
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 […]
Aug222018
What If Gail Wrote A Comic Book Tie-In?
A number of my friends, Gentle Reader, have written comic books for one of the major (or minor houses). I’ve been pretty reluctant to do tie-ins. I come out of work for hire and I really don’t like those contracts so it’s pretty unlikely I’d ever sell my copyright like that. That said, I do […]
Jun132018
Tea Dueling, Books That Make Me Cry & The Next Novella (Video)
Hello my darling Gentle Reader, here’s my latest video Q&A for your amusement! Links to Fun Stuff Mentioned in the Video Competence UK & Competence USA Why are there 2 different covers? (Gail also addresses whether Reticence will also have 2 covers.) How to Marry a Werewolf Audiobook is now available! Audible & Amazon Audio & iTunes! Chirrup! Full […]
Jun42018
Gail Carriger Talks How to Marry a Werewolf: Secrets Revealed (Video)
Have a love Q&A video for you today, Gentle Reader, and some companion fun links. Here’s my latest live video Q&A in which we mostly attempt to stick to How to Marry a Werewolf but deviate, because that’s what we do. Deviants. The lot of us. SECRETS REVEALED Why Faith is a geologist. Writing an […]
Apr202018
Teacups, Side Characters & Scammers Plus Glorious Links & Behind the Scenes of Competence (Video Q&A with Gail Carriger)
Hello Gentle Watcher, here is my latest Facebook Live! In this Live: Gail tells a story about teacups and shows off her new acquisitions. Gail is drinking Twinings 1706 strong tea with milk out of her new teacup. The Questions! New book? Gail answers the following questions about How to Marry a Werewolf: Will we […]
Nov202017
About Romancing the Werewolf: Lots of FAQs & Ketchup & Useful Links (Video)
Here, Gentle Reader, is the video version of the recent Facebook Live Q&A that I did to celebrate Romancing the Werewolf. Romancing the Werewolf Launch Video! In which I am bad at trivia, but good at giving hints about future projects! I start off discussing how Romancing the Werewolf came to be, planned and unplanned […]
Oct252017
Your Questions Answered! Romancing the Werewolf
I put the call out for questions recently, on my upcoming release, Romancing the Werewolf. Your Questions! When will we get the print edition? Did you read this: Where’s the print edition? The Mess Behind Self-Pub ~ Some Sad Hybrid Truths? Did ya? Go on, I’ll wait while you do that… Okay, so, given all […]
Sep152017
Why Authors Both Love & Hate Audiobooks: Plus Mustaches & Horrifying Confessions (Video)
In this month’s Facebook Live I talk quite a bit about audio & audiobooks, Lord Akeldama in the 1920s & the REAL reason I travel. So without further ado, Gentle Reader, here I am waxing loquacious on… Audiobooks! Why Gail loves audio, why she hates it, and how it affects her as an author. Also: mustaches, […]
Aug182017
Readers Ask the Questions, Miss Carriger Answers
Well hello Gentle Reader, I threw the door open to the Parasol Protectorate Fan Group recently. Basically, ask me anything, here’s what they wanted to know… Emily asks… How do you start your book writing process? For example, how do you go from a simple idea to….whatever your next step is. Notes, usually lots of […]