I make no bones about my love of podcasts, Gentle Reader, in fact I have one of my own (20 Minute Delay) all about travel hacks. One of the things that really helps podcasts (in much the same way that it helps books) is reviews. For Podcasts the best place to put those reviews is […]
Jun152018
How to Review a Podcast on Apple iTunes, Step-by-Step Instructions
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 […]
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 […]
Nov302016
Singapore 2016: The City & The Light
So after the Singapore Writers Festival, the AB and I spent a week puttering about Singapore itself. This is my standard procedure. Whenever I accept an invitation to go abroad (which I usually only do once a year) the AB and I try to piggyback a vacation on it. (AB’s job not-with-standing, which is one of […]
Nov282016
Gail Carriger Talks About The Food In Singapore
Meanwhile – in the USA we just gorged ourselves on turquay, Gentle Reader. So here’s my post all about food in Singapore! Yes yes yes (and one great big NO). Singapore Food: The Bad I’m an incredibly experimental eater. You can take a look at some of the wide ranging Things I Have Stuck in My Mouth […]
Nov232016
Singapore Writers Festival 2016: That Time Miss Gail Promised a Minister of Sate She’d Put a Whole Country in a Book
If you, Gentle Reader, do not follow my movements with care and precision, then allow me to say that I was at the Singapore Writers Festival a few weekends ago. Here is a little bit about it. Amazing Lunch First things first, I was invited to the Tanglin Club for lunch. I thought it would be […]
Aug52016
Scrivener On The Go Report: Author On The Move
I don’t ordinarily do these kinds of posts, Gentle Reader, but sometimes I report things for you because I need to chronicle things for me. First here is a great article on how to get started on Scrivener. Here is are the tools I use to write on the go: iPad mini iWerkz Bluetooth keyboard […]
Aug32016
13 Top Tips for The Traveling Writer
This post, Gentle Reader, was originally written as a guest blog for the estimable Pornokitsch. I started attending conventions as a fangirl long before I was a professional writer. I knew what to expect and when I got my first Guest of Honor invitation I was over the moon. I still get a little thrill […]
Aug12016
Egypt from a Dirigible: Imprudence & Timeless
In Imprudence Rue and her crew visit Egypt just as Alexia and Conall did in Timeless. Rue goes in for the capital, Cairo, while Alexia spent most of her time in the port city of Alexandria. Ancient Alexandria Founded by Alexander of Macedon (the Great) c. 332-331 B.C. Located in the Nile delta Renowned for […]
Feb82016
10 Convention Packing & Attending Tips for Authors
I have a number of posts on attending conventions, Gentle Reader. I thought I would pull them all together for easy reference. I average about 12 events a year divided between: comicons, small or large SF/F conventions, trade shows, book fairs, writing retreats, writers conferences, book tours, and their various international equivalents. 1. Gail’s Favorite […]
Dec162015
Gifts for Frequent Travelers
Some fun gift ideas for the frequent traveler in your life whether they be a touring author, like yours truly, a business woman, or beyond. As you all know I’m obsessed with packing and I travel all the time, these are a few of my favorite things, Gentle Reader. Gifts for Frequent Flyers Lewis N. […]
Aug172015
Teapot Carrier AKA the Carriage Cozy: Transporting Tea (Victorians On the Go)
Some time ago, Gentle Reader, a dear friend gifted me with a teapot carrier AKA carriage cozy. At first, when I saw it I was confused. Why would she give me one of those 1950’s hair dryer cases? Then I opened it up and inside was a perfectly nested teapot! I thought, “My my my, […]