So, Fashionable Reader, I have concocted a pictorial guide to possible outfits that a young lady of Prim’s rank might wear during this time period. The images run with what she would need to put on, in order. Ready? Here we go… On the bottom half: 1. 1890 The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2. 1890s Stockings […]
Jul82019
Dressing Primrose From the Corset Up: For Balls, Sports, and the Bedroom by Gail Carriger (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
Jul12019
Competence Special Extras (Custard Protocol)
The Great Parasolverse read along continues with Competence, the third book in my Parasol Protectorate spin off Custard Protocol series. This is the first time I switch main characters mid series, and the first time I wrote a queer central love story for a major NY publisher. This was also my first truly hybrid book, […]
May242019
Researching Gender Fluidity & Representing it in Fiction – The 5th Gender by Gail Carriger (Custard Protocol, San Andreas Shifters & Tinkered Stars Behind the Magic)
Note: This resource is ongoing & updated, if a link doesn’t work or if you have other resources to offer (remember this is for fiction writers) please leave a comment. I’ll be honest, Gentle Reader, I wrote The 5th Gender, basically, in the space of one week without internet. So while I was writing it. […]
Feb62019
Trade Paperback Version of Competence Available NOW
The trade paperback of Competence is now available to USA and Canadian readers. Amazon | B&N | Signed (use SIGNED button) If you have been waiting to collect this one because you don’t like hardcover, now is your chance! Find it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble or anywhere fine books are sold. You can also […]
Aug292018
Writing Characters, Future Plans & Gossip (Video Q&A)
Hello Gentle Reader, The video is a little off center because frankly, so is my life right now, but here you go lots of fun and insider info… Things Gail Discusses Two different Competence covers (some struggles with Australian distribution, and why things have been difficult). Everything on how to get Competence and signed versions […]
Aug62018
Rodrigo Tarabotti Character Study! (Special Extras)
A bit behind the magic for you today, Gentle reader. After his brief appearance at the end of Imprudence, you get a chance to know Rodrigo Tarabotti more in Competence. Here’s his Pinterst character board for a peak into what he looks like in my head. As you can see I had a young Rufus Sewell […]
Jul272018
An Author’s Research, Gail Carriger Talks 1890s Singapore & Peru for Competence (Special Extras)
I thought you’d enjoy some insight into my research for Competence today, Gentle Reader. Primrose starts out being stranded on a Singapore whey-station while the rest of the Custard crew sort of, well, crashes in Singapore. SINGAPORE! Early, well before the Custard visits the area. Transport 1889… Some insights into the different types of […]
Jul232018
What are the professionals saying? Competence Early Reviews (Spoiler Free)
Hello my dear Gentle Reader, In case you needed further encouragement regarding my next book, Competence, early reviewers have been very kind. “In this charming, laugh-out-loud steampunk escapade, set in an 1895 populated by a variety of supernatural creatures, the crew of the Spotted Custard return for a third adventure (after Imprudence). The focus shifts to the British […]
Jul162018
Competence is Alive! Launch Events in Denver & More!
Tomorrow (today for some lucky ducks) Competence hits the world! Gentle Reader, I do hope you enjoy getting Primrose’s perspective on life aboard the Spotted Custard. I believe you ought, she is quite a hoot, and as near to an Alexia style character as I have written (since Alexia). USA Hardcover Edition Amazon | B&N USA […]
Jul132018
Want A Sneak Peek at the Research Behind Gail Carriger’s Competence? (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
Hello Gentle Reader, Here, for you entertainment, amusement and titillation are a few links and peeks into some of the research that I had to do for Competence, Custard Protocol #3. I do hope you enjoy! Podcasts History Extra Podcast: Victorian Medicine Dressed Podcast: Jewelry of Sentiment (Hair Work Jewelry History Part 1, Crafting Part […]
Jul112018
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Books Sizes – The Different Types of Print Formats Explained (Important for Writers)
Miss Gail! You cry, the distress coloring your tone, tears in your eyes, lips trembling… Why can’t I get the print book in the size I desire most? Why is this book slightly bigger/smaller than other books by the same author? I know honey, I’m a little anal too. I get your pain. I do. […]
Jul62018
Competence Chapter Titles & Percy’s POV Will Make You Giggle (Special Extras)
My darlings, I sent this out already to the Chirrup but just to tempt you a bit, here are the very silly chapter titles from my forthcoming book, Competence. Trouble finding the paperback edition of Competence in the UK? It’s here. Gail Loves Chapter Titles I always love writing chapters and titles. Like names, there are […]