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 (Parasol Protectorate Special)
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 […]
Apr272018
Channing Channing of the Chesterfield Channings is a Cad (in 4 Quotes) (Behind the Magic)
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 […]
Mar72018
Japanese Covers of the Parasol Protectorate Books ~ So Cute! (Special Extras)
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 […]
Dec112017
Gail’s Feelings On Chronological Order (Ketchup)
The following recently occurred in my household, Gentle Reader. AB: You know the new Wet Hot American Summer is out, so we must commence the rewatch. Gail: Chronological order. AB: But don’t you- Gail: Chronological order. AB: -think that- Gail: Chronological order. AB: -it’d work better- Gail: Chronological order. AB: -to catch the jokes- Gail: […]
Dec42017
8 Deleted Scenes from the Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless Special Extras)
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 (Behind the Magic of the Parasol Protectorate)
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 – […]
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 […]
Mar312014
Trade Paperbacks of the Parasol Protectorate Coming to the US
Orbit is releasing the Parasol Protectorate books in trade paperback size to the US market! The first three will come out tomorrow, April 1, 2014 (Soulless, Changeless, and Blameless) and the last two on July 1, 2014. They have done a slight makeover of the cover art as well, can you spot the differences? Answering […]
Dec92013
The Maccon Plaid or the Colors of Kingair (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
I was asked a little while ago, Gentle Reader, at a gathering about the Maccon plaid, or perhaps the Kingair colors. Embarrassingly enough, I had nothing in mind when I originally wrote the Parasol Protectorate books, so I threw the question out to the interwebs. Source On Twitter the feeling seems to be in favor […]
Dec52013
What Year Are The Parasol Protectorate Books Set In? (Special Extras)
Soulless Vol 3 (the manga adaptation of Blameless was #7) on the New York Times Best Seller List for graphic novels. Thank you for your support! On a few occasions someone has asked me what exactly are the dates for my five Parasol Protectorate books. Yes it’s alternate history, but what exactly is that alternate […]