Darling Gentle Reader, I use a vendor interface called Gumroad in order to sell and give away books directly to you. This allows me to cut out the middlemen and not use companies like Amazon, who are miserable to deal with. However, I understand that Gumroad may not be a comfortable interface for some, and […]
How To Read the eBook You Bought Directly from Me? (via Gumroad)
Gail’s First Essay on World Building the Parasol Protectorate Books
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: […]
Latest Live Q&A: AMBUSH in print, a new 1918 parasol & oolong tea, oh my! (Video)
The latest live video was a lot of fun we talk about current comfort reads and watched, new books, old books, narrative philosophy, the weeds of print editions, vintage parasols, recovering from covid, oolong tea, and so much more. Stay up to date with all things Gail in the Chirrup Ambush or Adore now out […]
Ambush or Adore Launch Party + Future Plans (Video)
Dearest Gentle Reader, My recent live video Q&A all about Ambush or Adore plus future plans for the different series and an absolutely traumatic story in which my laptop is DESTROYED by one very guilty cup of milk. (Yes there WAS tea involved, why do you ask?) This video is ostensibly about AMBUSH OR ADORE. […]
Ambush or Adore Fun Victorian Research & More
Ambush or Adore was a lot of work to write and research, Gentle Reader. But most of that research was back through my own books ~ all 4 of the Finishing School series, bits of the Parasol Protectorate, and the last book in the Custard Protocol in particular. Partly this is because this tells a […]
Sample the First Chapter of Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger
Gentle Reader, here’s a sample scene from the next Parasolverse book, Ambush or Adore. This is Delightfully Deadly #3, Agatha’s book. You don’t have to have read any of the others in the series to enjoy this one. PICK YOUR VENDOR! Direct from me? This book will appear in print as part of the Delightfully […]
DELIGHTFULLY DEADLY Omnibus from Subterranean Press!
SOLD OUT Agatha’s book, Ambush or Adore will release IN PRINT as part of a special hardcover Delightfully Deadly omnibus coming Feb 2022. (No fixed date as print operations are currently in flux.) This beautiful hardback matches the previous Soulless and the Fan Service special editions from Subterranean Press! It will include: Poison or Protect […]
Cover Reveal for Ambush or Adore by Gail Carriger
Gentle Reader, here’s the cover art for the next Parasolverse book, Ambush or Adore. This is Delightfully Deadly #3, Agatha’s book. You don’t have to have read any of the others in the series. PREORDER PICK YOUR VENDOR! Direct from me? How did this cover come to be? This one is partly due to you, […]
Defy or Defend Special Extras
Dimity’s story, Gentle Reader, is here at last! Released May 3, 2020! I’m rather chuffed with it too, because Defy or Defend is particularly silly. There’s a vampire hive gone badly “to Goth” that needs tidying. Dimity plus one very tolerant (slightly twirly) knight are on the job. This one may, or may not, contain […]
Defy or Defend Launch Party (Video)
In which I read for you from my new book, Defy or Defend. Dimity’s story, Gentle Reader, here at last! In this video I spend the first 15 minutes reading from Defy or Defend so you can hear what it sounds like in my head and then there’s a Q&A. I drop some hints about […]
Sample that Tasty Book: Defy or Defend
Today, dearest Gentle Reader, I have a sample of Defy or Defend: A Delightfully Deadly Novel for you. But first I thought you’d like a peak at the chapter titles of this book. You know how I love me my chapters. Chapter One: In Which There May, or May Not, Be Sparkles Chapter Two: Wedded […]
Defy or Defend Cover Art Reveal! Dimity is Coming for your Sparkles
Dear Gentle Reader, The crafty amongst you have noticed mention of a new Delightfully Deadly book. (And members of the Chirrup have known it is in the works for a while now). I am delighted to officially announce, Dimity’s Book: Defy or Defend! PREORDER (from your vendor of choice) Directly from moi! .mobi (for Kindle) […]