In which Lord Akeldama answers all your most pressing questions. The Secretary of Defense of Awesome asks: I am in a fashion crisis most dire! A dear friend of mine is getting married next month, and lovingly chose a steampunk theme. Two weeks ago her seamstress backed out of making the dress (She hadn’t even […]
Aug52011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Style Choices Throughout History
Jun202011
Want a peak into Soulless Manga character design? Lord Akeldama
And now, we have the initial sketches for Lord Akeldama! It was impossible not to grin at Lord Akeldama; his attire was so consistently absurd. In addition to the heels, he wore yellow checked gaiters, gold satin breeches, an orange and lemon striped waistcoat and an evening jacket of sunny pink brocade. His cravat was […]
Jun82011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Hedgehogs, Toothpaste & Oscar Wilde
The good vampire is here for you! Lady Star asks: Would you have any intelligence on the Hedgehog incident, the when, and what happened? Hedgehog incident, what hedgehog incident? How can I not know of such a thing. Boys! Where are my boys? Terry Asks: What is your favourite toothpaste or powder? The originator of […]
May112011
Dear Lord Akeldama: A Royal Wedding & Female Drones
Normally Lord Akeldama answers the questions in the order he receives them, but he jumped this one up the cue for relevance’s sake. wolfgang20 asks: I would be most interested to know Lord Akeldama’s comments on yesterday’s dress. Does he prefer it to Diana’s wedding dress (I assume they were great pals)? I assume that […]
Apr272011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Concerning Vampires That Sparkle
Dear Lord Akeldama . . . Mary D asks: What is your considered opinion on the nature of *sparkling* vampires? Everyone should sparkle darling, not just vampires! I suggest diamonds are a good beginning or possibly sapphires. Then you can move into the arena of more strident colors such as emeralds and rubies. Really, my […]
Mar302011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Who’s Your Dandy?
The good vampire is back, Gentle Reader! ashura_oh asks: I (rather pale, ashen blonde) just can’t decide about a basic colour to base my wardrobe on this season. Any recommendations? A very interesting question, for spring there are a number of whites on the runway, but that would not suit one such as you. And […]
Mar102011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Dracula & Dorian Gray
Gentle Reader, the vampire of your dreams is here… What is your opinion of Dracula? It seems to me, my dumpling, he was rather misunderstood. I am afraid his biography might have had a hint of conservative propaganda about it. Two nun asks: Is Dorian Gray a supernatural? And if so, where is he? Dear […]
Feb202011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Shoes, Actors & Bad Decisions
More from Lord Akeldama today, Gentle Reader! Nina asks: Who’s your favorite shoe designer? Oh, what a delightful question! Right now I am most enamored of that charming Mr. McQueen fellow, but this is subject to change without notice (as is often the case with fashion). My creator and I often debate the wondrous creations […]
Jan262011
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Aristocracy & Knee Britches
As promised, Gentle Reader, more Dear Lord Akeldama for you! @tiffanyreisz asks: What are you, Lord Akeldama? Are you an Earl or a Duke or a Baron? Or are you a Lord in the way Lady Gaga is a Lady? My dearest girl, that is rather an impertinent question, don’t you feel? The important thing […]
Jan52011
Dear Lord Akeldama: Romance & Reading Materials
Lord Akeldama got so many questions, Gentle Reader, I thought that in grand Dear Abby Column style, he would only answer a few at a time. Who made you? Gail Carriger, naturally. What a silly question. How many cats have you allowed to share your homes over the years? Just the one, nine times over. […]
Sep242010
Dear Lord Akeldama: Cars Versus Hats
Dearest Gentle Reader, the good vampire is visiting… In which everyone’s favorite indomitable vampire wields italics in your general direction. @CapitolClio Asks: What is to be done about men who wear pleated slacks. My darling pumpkin flower, nothing for it, immediate capital punishment. Ooo, snack time for meee! @medusasmirror: Wants to know how to wear […]
Apr302010
Queering-Up Genre One Akeldama at a Time: Why I Write LGBTQ+ Characters from Gail Carriger
I’ve been contemplating this blog post for a while, Gentle Reader. Generally, I try to avoid matters personal or political online, but a review of Changeless finally convinced me I should say something on the subject. (As an aside, this post updated regularly with new images, books, and links.) You are hereby warned that […]