Curtsies & Conspiracies released in November of 2013 Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book. Research I did, chattering and amusement on the subject of brain farts and other issues. A conspiracy is afoot – one with dire implications for both supernaturals and humans. Curtsies & Conspiracies was a New […]
Jan212019
Curtsies & Conspiracies Special Extras
Jan112019
The Teachers at Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing School
Here’s some fun behind the scene stuff from developing the teachers at Mademoiselle Geraldine’s Finishing School… First of all here is the lay out of the school: You can download the full size schematic for free from this page on my website. THE TEACHERS! I hope you enjoyed this extra matter on the subject of […]
Dec272018
Finishing School Special Extras Lessons: How to Defend Yourself Against Vampires, Werewolves, Flywaymen & More!
Here are some lessons from Finishing School in gif form! Lesson #1 Lesson #3 Interesting he’s how Silvana drew ’em… Lesson #5 Lesson #8 Lesson # 12 Where are the rest of the Lessons? Well you have to read the books to find out. How to Defend Yourself Against a Vampire How to Defend Yourself […]
May182018
The Teachers of Gail Carriger’s Finishing School, Do They Look How You Imagined?
It’s national teacher day, Gentle Reader. Did you have a favorite teacher in fiction or real life? I have been blessed with many fine and inspirational teachers. I’ve also gotten to write about teachers too in the Finishing School series. I dug up these awesome old images featuring the teachers, and I thought I would […]
Jan292018
Finishing School Fan & Sprinkle Maneuver!
I just wanted to remind you that this fun series of gifs exists, Gentle Reader. From the Finishing School Series, the fan & sprinkle Anti werewolf maneuver! Cover2Cover Blog says of Etiquette & Espionage: “The plot was mysterious but also full of action and adventure and at every turn of the page I was captivated […]
Jan82018
Hardcovers of the Finishing School Books Going Out of Print
Quick announcement for you today, Gentle Reader. Finishing School hardcover editions likely soon to be out of print. Waistcoats & Weaponry has already got the axe. Just the hardcovers, don’t panic. My Chirrup subscribers have heard this already (and if you missed the window then why aren’t you getting the Chirrup? Hummm?) but it seems […]
Dec22016
3 Finishing School Deleted Scenes from Gail Carriger
In honor of the full Finishing School series now being available in trade paperback, and collected ebooks, (there is no boxed set, sorry) I present unto you, Gentle Reader… Finishing School Deleted Scenes Please be aware that deleted scenes may (and often do) contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. Hidden Passages Despite Lady Linette’s […]
Apr122016
Official News: Merch! Bumbersnoot Necklace Now Available
Dear Gentle Reader, I have arranged with Badali to create a few Finishing School fine jewelry pieces. Badali makes beautiful high-quality pieces and have worked with various author friends of mine, so I have complete confidence in them. Badali is mainly owned and run by women. I met them at ECCC and they were wonderful […]
Apr112014
National Poetry Month… Dimity Style
Gentle Reader, April is National Poetry Month. As you may have guessed from my work I have a contentious relationship with poetry. Part of this has to do with my misspent youth. Some youths misspent their energy on crazy parties, doughnutting, cow tipping, you know. I wrote poetry. I am ashamed. Nevertheless, here is my […]
Dec202013
Japanese Cover Art for Curtsies & Conspiracies Plus Ketchup
I believe the translation has now hit shelves in Japan, so here, Gentle Reader is the cover art for Curtsies & Conspiracies in Japanese. Isn’t it the cutest thing ever!?! via Dormaus Uhrwerk (@thedormaus): your name in katakana – Geiru Kyarigaa. I do love the way the Japanese covers always take from a scene in […]
Nov52013
Curtsies & Conspiracies Now Available!
The second Finishing School book, Curtsies & Conspiracies, launches today! Squee! Amazon chose it as one of their teen books of the month! Kirkus chose it as a Best Bet for Science Fiction & Fantasy Books for November 2013 I’m super excited about this book and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much […]
Nov42013
Curtsies & Conspiracies Launches Tomorrow
Book 2 of the Finishing School is due out tomorrow. Curtsies & Conspiracies chronicles Sophronia’s continuing efforts to construct her own identity and find a place for herself in my tea-drenched steampunk world. Of course, the problem is, how does a girl build an identity when she is a spy and her stock in trade […]