I’m a pretty chronic traveller, Gentle Reader. My parents put me on a plane by myself to the UK when I was 10. I pretty much never stopped moving after that. I’ve lived and worked overseas, as a student and as an archaeologist. Since I became a full time author I’ve travelled more, not less. […]
Jul272020
Fictional Travel – Favorite Books With a Strong Sense of Place
Sep92019
Miss Gail in Scotland & Ireland: Her Favorite Whisky, Food, Stand Up & More (Behind the Magic)
So I was recently in Dublin, Edinburgh, and the Highlands of Scotland on a get away (combined with World Con 2019). It was a great trip, mostly because the Isles have finally discovered the rest of Europe is there and stolen their food. Finally. There were Italian and Greek and Spanish places all over, even […]
Dec172018
Never Able to Catch Gail Carriger at Events? Check out this video of her Panel on the Parasolverse at Teslacon!
My dear gentle reader, here is the FULL video of one of my panels from my recent visit to Teslacon. This steampunk event is fabulous and well worth a visit. The lovely Airship Ambassador is ostensibly interviewing me, but we kinda just talk about the Parasol Protectorate for 90 minutes. The audio isn’t great and there […]
Aug272018
WorldCon 2018 Gossip from the Author Side + How a Con is like Tam Lin (Also Links to Things I Talked About On Panels & Useful Stuff)
Hello dear Gentle Reader, I need to process, so you’re getting a con review today. Here are my feels on WorldCon (including the parties) plus resources and links follow ups on my panel discussions. Frankly, WorldCon felt a bit like being Tam Lin, in the end. As if I had been pulled underhill, into a […]
Jul252018
10 Best Packing Tips For Authors (Important for Writers)
This blog originally written for and posted at Fiction University. If you are an author or a soon to be author, it’s a great blog to follow. I highly recommend it. 10 Best Packing Tips For Authors I used to be an archaeologist. Now I write fiction for a living. Biggest surprise when I switched […]
Jul132018
Want A Sneak Peek at the Research Behind Gail Carriger’s Competence? (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
Hello Gentle Reader, Here, for you entertainment, amusement and titillation are a few links and peeks into some of the research that I had to do for Competence, Custard Protocol #3. I do hope you enjoy! Podcasts History Extra Podcast: Victorian Medicine Dressed Podcast: Jewelry of Sentiment (Hair Work Jewelry History Part 1, Crafting Part […]
May232018
Gail Is At Phoenix Comic Con
My darlings! I am currently off swanning about Phoenix Comic Fest. It’s my first time at this event so I am a little nervous. Do come and say hi, if you are planning on going? I need to see friendly faces. Even if you can’t come there’s this: Phoenix Comic Fest Interviews Gail Carriger Here […]
Jan192018
Gail Talks About Travel ~ So Many Tricks & Tips On Her 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 […]
Jan12018
2017 In Retrospect: What Gail Did, Where She Went, Did You Catch The Elusive Authorbeast?
Well my darling Gentle Reader, it’s a new year and that means I get all nostalgic and introspective (and purgy and clean like a mad woman). So here are some of my thoughts on 2017, and where I might be headed in 2018. Where did Gail Go in 2017? Here are some of the places […]
Nov62017
Gail Carriger Invades Denmark (20 Minute Delay)
First, thank you all so much for your support of my new book, Romancing the Werewolf. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see people talk about it and show picture of it on ereaders all around the world. And on that note… I just returned from a trip to Denmark (I might have stealth […]
Jul282017
San Diego Comic Con – The Return of Gail
The last time I went to San Diego Comic Con was also the first time I went to any Comic Con. Back in 2012 it was utterly overwhelming. It’s gotten even more overwhelming. Nevertheless it was a feast for all things, eyes, nose, ears, and feet. Memorable moments of the con, L-R, T-B: 1. Tea (a […]
Jun72017
30+ Blogs & Podcasts for Authors Recommended by Gail Carriger (Important for Writers)
My dear Gentle Reader, This one if for authors/writers who are interested in publishing & marketing their books. This post is part of my occasional FAQ series where I endeavor to answer questions I get asked all the time. (Mainly so I have a perma-link to point people at in future.) Below I list the blogs and podcasts […]