Lord Akeldama has whisked by the blog and hijacked my post today, Gentle Reader, as will happen occasionally. And, my freshwater pearl, I am not permitted to say anything more on the subject. tsgeisel asks: You seem to refer to everyone with affectionate, semi-patronizing nicknames: sweet darling, little cherub, etc. Given your, um, extensive history, […]
Nov202015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Nicknames & Others Issues
Sep92015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Man Buns & Commandos
Lord Akeldama has whisked by the blog and hijacked my post today, Gentle Reader, as will happen occasionally. And, my fresh water pearl, I am not permitted to say anything more on the subject… Aileen asks: Do you have any tips on what would be most flattering and stylish on a lady that has just […]
Aug32015
Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities
Little article for you today, Gentle reader… Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities Since I write comedy and alternate history, I spend a good deal of time investigating historical quirks. One of my favorite things to do is take vampires and werewolves and make them responsible for the most unexplainable facts and […]
Jul222015
Victorian Slang for Lord Akeldama
1811 Slang for Lord Akeldama Backgammon player ~ A sodomite A bang up cove ~ A dashing fellow who spends his money freely Bachelor’s faire ~ Bread and cheese and kisses Blanket hornpipe or Buttock ball ~ The amorous congress Pink of the fashion ~ The top of the mode Prinking ~ Dressing over nicely; […]
Jun82015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Enthusiastic Endeavors
Lord Akeldama has whisked by the blog and hijacked my posts. But sometimes, Gentle Reader, we must just let the Good Vampire have his way with us, mustn’t we? iris_petal asks: What era of history has been your favorite? Well, my dearest petal, I must say that I still cherish a fondness for Georgian times. […]
Feb92015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Men, Fashion & That Telegram
In a surprise second appearance so soon after the last, please welcome Lord Akeldama back to the blog, Gentle Reader. Take it away Mr. Fancy Pants… Gwaihiril asks: My college senior ball committee appears to have made our senior ball steampunk themed. How exciting! The only problem is that it’s still black tie and men […]
Jan162015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Love, Suits & Suitability
when this particular vampire drops by for tea, one does not turn him ~ or his advice ~ away, Gentle Reader. Curiouswombat asks: Your Lordship, I am interested to know whether you actually approved of your adoptive daughter’s given name? ‘Prudence’ does seem a teensy bit… staid… for a member of your family. Prudence has […]
Dec302014
Dear Lord Akeldama: On the Influence of Sweet Shopes
It’s been way too long, I know, Gentle Reader. But here he is, as ever, your favorite Queen of the Night… Traipsing Trillium asks: Were you very well traveled before becoming a vampire? Possibly the best traveled in the known world, for my time. And, were it not for that trixy little fever, I would […]
May22014
Who would win in a fight: Lord Maccon or Lord Akeldama? In Which Gail Carriger Answers a Whole Mess of Worldbuilding Questions
Fred left a massive comment on my post “Ketchup Blog ~ The Writer’s Native Environment.” It was so long, Gentle Reader, I was faced with no possible recourse but a blog post on the subject. However, you should know that he asks me about events in all five of the Parasol Protectorate Books. Here we […]
Apr302014
Victorian Slang: Quintessentially Historical
“By-the-bye, the dizzy and ungraceful practice of rocking in a rocking-chair is now discontinued by all genteel people, except when entirely alone. A lady should never be seen to rock in a chair, and the rocking of a gentleman looks silly.” ~ The Ladies’ Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie’s Behaviour […]
Jan242014
Dear Lord Akeldama: Hugs & Other Disastrous Informality
Everyone’s favorite is in the house this evening, please welcome, with the polite clapping of gloved hands and the raised glass of most excellent plonk… Lord Akeldama! Yellowblackhaze asks: I would appreciate an answer to that eternal question posed above: exactly how many parasols does it take to beat a werewolf? My dear you ask […]
Dec42013
Dear Lord Akeldama: Fabric Choices & Champagne
My darlingest of darlings, it has been too long, but guess who is dropping by my blog today? Yes, you know it’s true … That sparkliest of sparkly vampires! That sharpest tooth in a gum of afterlife! The maddest baddest wielder of italics! Lord Akeldama! Confused Foptopus asks: Kind of a serious question, but it […]