I have this lovely Harper’s Bazaar from 1891, Fashionable Reader, given to me by a lovely fan. I finally got around to scanning some of the images. Here are a few for you, the kind of things Rue & Prim might wear in the Custard Protocol series. “We are told that several ladies have actually […]
Jun172019
Beautiful Dresses for Rue & Prim in the Custard Protocol Books, from Harper’s Bazaar 1891 (Special Extras)
Jun142019
The REAL Reason the Custard Protocol is Set in the 1890s (Special Extras)
The sleeves, Fashionable Reader. So ridiculous, how could I resist? via Robbie Rozelle @divarobbie We are at puffed sleeves! #AnneofGreenGables “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables edwardian-time-machine tumblr sleeve supports fripperiesandfobs-tumblr Jacket ca. 1894 From Thierry de Maigret andwomenworebloomers tumblr And the steampunk elements […]
Jun102019
Imprudence Special Extras (Custard Protocol)
Imprudence is the second book in my Parasol Protectorate spin off series, this time going on a journey up the Nile through Egypt and Africa (which I very MUCH want to take myself). Imprudence released in July of 2016 Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book, researching Egypt & Africa […]
Jun72019
Prudence Research ~ India’s Influence on Victorian Clothing in the Custard Protocol series (Special Extras)
So I took Rue to India in the first Custard Protocol book, Prudence. (Which the Read Along is tackling right now.) It was a lot of fun for the both of us. And, since it’s me, I also kept an eye open to the fashion world. India was an occupied territory during the Victorian times, […]
May272019
Prudence Special Extras (Custard Protocol Special)
Prudence is the first book in my Parasol Protectorate spin off series, focused on the next generation with a group dynamic and a caper bent. Prudence released in April of 2015 Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book, like researching India. Prudence was probably the hardest book I ever […]
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 […]
Jan222019
Live From Seattle: Never Get A Chance To See Gail At A Bookstore? We Recorded This For You!
Well Gentle Reader, I was recently in Seattle at University Bookstore. They were gracious enough to organize something rather last minute for me. (All their stock is now signed, so if you missed me, you can still get something special for yourself.) I was there visiting and staying with my author friend and podcast co-host […]
Dec142018
The Great 2019 Parasolverse Read Along Schedule & Guide! (Coop de Book Picks)
ENDED! But you’re always welcome to do this yourself. So the Parasol Protectorate Facebook Group voted, and the Coop de Book (along with them) are doing a massive Parasolverse read along for 2019, Gentle Reader. I’ll keep pace here in the blog, in the Facebook Fan Group, on Twitter, and with the Chirrup. Skye will try […]
Dec102018
Reticence Cover Art Reveal & Blurb (USA)
For those of you who missed the cover art announcement in the most recent Chirrup, here it is! Since this is Percy’s book it should come as no surprise that Percy is on the cover. However, I have been pretty darn cagey about where they are going, so I hope you’re delighted to find out […]
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 […]
Aug82018
Gail Carriger Show & Tell Foreign Editions & Translations (Behind the Magic Video)
Hello my darlings, Here’s fun FAQ video for you in which I natter on about foreign editions and translations. In this video you will learn… Why certain editions have different covers, thicknesses, sizes, fonts, and spine style. Why the style of cover art might be different in terms of marketing. Which country produced the very […]