Way back in May of 2011, Gentle Reader, I did an interview about the first three book in my then very new Parasol Protectorate series; Soulless, Changeless & Blameless These first three books have now been out in the world for over a decade. So I present unto you, Gentle Reader, the beginning… An Introduction: […]
Oct102022
Gail’s First Essay on World Building the Parasol Protectorate Books
Mar252019
Changeless Special Extras
Changeless released in April of 2010 and was the very first of my books to make the New York Times Bestseller list, which pretty much changed the course of my career and eventually my life. Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book. Research I did, chattering and amusement on […]
Mar132019
Parasol Protectorate Series Special Extras
There are five books in my original series, The Parasol Protectorate. Since I have a mess of behind the scenes and special extras pertaining to this series as a whole, as well as each individual, book, I’m posting a summation blog for you, Gentle Reader. Here are some (of the MANY) fun blog posts and […]
Jun262018
Illustrating Queer Characters Madame Lefoux & Imogene by Ace Artemis
Ace Artemis is an amazing fan artist who often draws my queer characters. In honor of Pride month, I’m featuring Ace’s work here in my blog, Gentle Reader. I hope you enjoy Ace’s take on my characters. Follow Ace Artemis on Twitter & Tumblr It’s time for the ladies! Genevieve & Imogene The above is […]
Apr272018
Channing Channing of the Chesterfield Channings is a Cad (in 4 Quotes)
Gentle Reader, A bit of a look back on Major Channing, today. Here’s a collection of some of my favorite Channing quotes from his appearances as a side character in other Parasolverse books! “Who the devil are you?” Alexia asked, the man’s cavalier interference irritating her into using actual profanity. “Major Channing Channing of the […]
Mar282018
All About Parasols, What Do Prim/Rue/Alexia’s Actually look like?
Today, my darling Gentle Reader, I want to talk to you about my great love and passion, the humble parasol! Alexia carries several Parasols through the course of the Parasol Protectorate and passes on various others to her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend, Primrose. When conceiving the original parasol I went off of this […]
Mar72018
Japanese Covers of the Parasol Protectorate Books: So Cute!
Dearest Gentle Reader, Here’s special extra peek at the covers for the Japanese translation (not the manga) of the Parasol Protectorate series. They are so cute and little and charming. Some may even still be available (signed to buy) over in Tinker’s Pack. Speaking of the Japanese covers… It’s always fun to see an artist’s […]
Dec42017
8 Deleted Scenes from the Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless)
Please be aware that deleted scenes may and often do contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. DELETED BITS from Soulless The Hypocras Club Objectives Attentiveness — Identify and understand the supernatural threat, assess vulnerabilities, determine potential impacts and disseminate information to our members and security partners. Preclusion — Detect, deter and mitigate the supernatural […]
Apr52017
The Range of Cover Art: Gail Carriger’s Changeless
Good morning, Gentle Reader. Today I thought it might be fun for you to see the range of cover art that my book Changeless got over the course of its publication. Changeless originally released on this date 7 years ago. The Cover of Changeless Here we go… First off, on the left is the original mass market paperback […]
Mar152017
2 Deleted Scenes from Changeless (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Behind the scenes, Gentle Reader, here are some DELETED BITS from Changeless. Description of Woolsey Castle The most scandalous thing about Woolsey Castle was not that it housed a pack of werewolves. After all, only the best counties could boast such an eccentricity. Nor was it the fact that it boasted eight flying buttresses – […]
Oct112016
Ada Lovelace Day: Archangela Tarabotti & The history behind Alexia’s name
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, Gentle Reader. Those of us participating are supposed to blog about women in science. My Creds? I have a MS (called a MSc in England) in archaeological materials, which means I specialize in the laboratory analysis of ancient lithic, ceramic, glass, or metal artifacts. This is mostly for information on […]
Feb102016
German Parasol Protectorate Hardcovers: Cover REVEAL (sort of)
Well, Gentle Reader, I finally got around to hunting and pecking the interwebs to find my German Hardcover art. I don’t hear much from my foreign publishers as a rule, but I did hear Germany was releasing the Parasol Protectorate in hardcover, although it seems they have only done the first three. Anyway, here they […]