And now, for today’s blog post, Gentle Reader, I have to you 5 Questions of Etiquette. 1. How are people introduced? Youth is introduced to age (named first). “Mr Wolverine, may I present Master Doogie Howser?” Men are introduced to women (named first). “Eddie Izzard in drag, may I present Eddie Izzard out of drag?” […]
Feb42013
5 Questions of Victorian Conversation & Etiquette Including THE CUT DIRECT for the Finishing School (Special Extras)
Jan302013
Why Did Gail Carriger Switch to Writing YA & More (Occasional FAQ)
Today, with the release less than a week away, here are some more philosophical frequent questions I am getting regarding Etiquette & Espionage . . . 1. Why did you decide to write a YA series? I adore YA. Since I picked up Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce I’ve been hooked. It’s still […]
Jan252013
Etiquette & Espionage Book Trailer & Tumbler
Today Little Brown launched two very exciting things. The Finishing School tumbler feed blog. That includes sample material, as well as DVD extras about the Academy, forthcoming lessons, and . . . My first official book trailer! As a rule, I’m a little nervous about book trailers, but I’m quite chuffed with this one. It’s […]
Jan212013
10 Questions About Etiquette & Espionage (Q&A with Gail Carriger)
As I am sure you are now aware, Gentle Reader, Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School book the First) is coming! Eeep! I’ve been busy plotting fun blog posts and much silliness for the ramp up to the February 5th release date. Here are some of the questions I anticipate being asked the most… 1. Will […]
Jan182013
Bumbersnoot Art! (Finishing School Special Extras)
Bumbersnoot is a new and excitingly silly character in the up-coming Finishing School series. On his first introduction… It had four legs—four very short legs—and a small, spiky tail. Steam emanated slightly from its underbelly, and smoke came out from under its leather earflaps. It looked a little like one of those sausage dogs the […]
Jan72013
Upcoming Etiquette & Espionage Events
You haven’t seen the duck legs paddling, Gentle Reader, but they have been going madly under the water my end for a week or more. I thought 2013 would be a beast. That beast appears to be a vicious quack of a duck. QUAK! This early 2013 scrabbling is because I am trying to finishing […]
Jan52013
Etiquette & Espionage Final Cover
Today in the mailman brought to me . . . Three Amazon Packages Two Copies of Page Proofs and An Early Print of E&E! Etiquette & Espionage final embossed cover Etiquette & Espionage final back cover Etiquette & Espionage final spine cover & spine underneath GAIL’S DAILY DOSE Your Moment of Parasol . . . […]
Dec172012
Bumbersnoot Art for ARC Contest Concludes
Since we had less than 20 entries I am delighted, and even more relieved, to say that everyone who entered won! With the exception of one sketch: Meghanisms For whom I never got an email address. Sadness. So everyone should expect contact from my publisher over the next week or so. Please don’t fret if […]
Dec132012
Changing Release Dates
Some of my more crafty Gentle Readers out there have already spotted this fact ~ yes my release dates have changed. Etiquette & Espionage (The Finishing School Book the First) is still releasing February 5, 2013. It will be in hard back. You can pre-order on Amazon or any fine bookstore online or near you. […]
Nov292012
Etiquette & Espionage ARC Contest the Second! Finishing School Special Extra
So this is both a contest and a peek into Etiquette & Espionage. Immediately upon arriving at school Sophronia gets embroiled in a stand off battle and meets her first mechanimal. It had four legs—four very short legs—and a small, spiky tail. Steam emanated slightly from its underbelly, and smoke came out from under its […]
Nov12012
Name That Finishing School Class CLOSED
The random numbers have been generated, Gentle Reader, and the list has been sent to my publishing house. Winners are chosen. We had a total of 149 entrants, from which 20 were drawn. Please make certain your spam filters are adjusted so that an email from my publicist can get through to you. They’ll be […]
Aug112011
Guest Presentation For the Intellectual Salon ~ Espionage in the Aether (Finishing School Special Extras)
Today, Gentle Reader, I invited Mr. Micah Lee, noted scientist in good standing, to present here the proceedings of his recent talk, given at the Royal Society Tea & Biscuits Event, presided over by Lady Maccon. Lady Maccon pronounced Mr. Lee’s findings most intriguing and was convinced my readers would agree. (For the careful reader, […]