Little article for you today, Gentle reader… Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities Since I write comedy and alternate history, I spend a good deal of time investigating historical quirks. One of my favorite things to do is take vampires and werewolves and make them responsible for the most unexplainable facts and […]
Aug32015
Vampires & Werewolves: Around the World in 8 Absurdities
Jul102015
Alternate Historical Names for Clothing in the Victorian Era
1811 ~ Alternate Historical Names for Clothing Togs ~ Clothes Articles or Inexpressibles ~ Underthings, sometimes Breeches Farting crackers or Galligaskins ~ Breeches Buntlings ~ Petticoats Fallalls ~ Ornaments, chiefly woman’s, such as ribands, necklaces, etc. India wipe ~ A silk handkerchief Specked whiper ~ A coloured handkerchief Knuckle-dabd, or knuckle-confounders ~ Ruffles Brogue ~ […]
Jul12015
Pros and Cons of Life… Gail Carriger Style
For today, Gentle Reader, here are some fun tidbits of insight into my personality. Or at least I hope it’s fun… Would try once: Exotic food No thanks: Team sports Too much in my life: Email Not enough: Cherries Fear conquered: Public speaking Not quite there yet: Public restrooms Risky when it comes to: Heights […]
Jun82015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Enthusiastic Endeavors
Lord Akeldama has whisked by the blog and hijacked my posts. But sometimes, Gentle Reader, we must just let the Good Vampire have his way with us, mustn’t we? iris_petal asks: What era of history has been your favorite? Well, my dearest petal, I must say that I still cherish a fondness for Georgian times. […]
Mar232015
Primrose’s Packing List for Fashionable Victorian Dirigible Travel
One of my favorite early scenes of the Custard Protocol series in Prudence is when Primrose and all her trunks come on board the Spotted Custard. If was fun to write and it was really fun to research. I adore books about how people traveled in the past, possibly because I do so much traveling […]
Feb92015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Men, Fashion & That Telegram
In a surprise second appearance so soon after the last, please welcome Lord Akeldama back to the blog, Gentle Reader. Take it away Mr. Fancy Pants… Gwaihiril asks: My college senior ball committee appears to have made our senior ball steampunk themed. How exciting! The only problem is that it’s still black tie and men […]
Jan162015
Dear Lord Akeldama: On Love, Suits & Suitability
when this particular vampire drops by for tea, one does not turn him ~ or his advice ~ away, Gentle Reader. Curiouswombat asks: Your Lordship, I am interested to know whether you actually approved of your adoptive daughter’s given name? ‘Prudence’ does seem a teensy bit… staid… for a member of your family. Prudence has […]
Jan122015
Steampunk Accessories DIY & More from Gail Carriger
They say the devil is in the details, but I say the steampunk is in the details. It’s the little touches to any costume (or any cosplay for that matter) that strike a cord with others. I don’t know about you, but I dress up so that I can meet and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. […]
Dec302014
Dear Lord Akeldama: On the Influence of Sweet Shopes
It’s been way too long, I know, Gentle Reader. But here he is, as ever, your favorite Queen of the Night… Traipsing Trillium asks: Were you very well traveled before becoming a vampire? Possibly the best traveled in the known world, for my time. And, were it not for that trixy little fever, I would […]
Jun202014
Victorian Pregnancy Research for Heartless
July 1, 2014 Heartless and Timeless released in trade paperback size to the US market. At that juncture the mass market editions have been discontinued. If you have already read the Parasol Protectorate series, read on! (Or if you don’t mind spoilers.) Otherwise, just skip today’s blog post, OK? It should come as no surprise […]
Jan242014
Dear Lord Akeldama: Hugs & Other Disastrous Informality
Everyone’s favorite is in the house this evening, please welcome, with the polite clapping of gloved hands and the raised glass of most excellent plonk… Lord Akeldama! Yellowblackhaze asks: I would appreciate an answer to that eternal question posed above: exactly how many parasols does it take to beat a werewolf? My dear you ask […]
Dec42013
Dear Lord Akeldama: Fabric Choices & Champagne
My darlingest of darlings, it has been too long, but guess who is dropping by my blog today? Yes, you know it’s true … That sparkliest of sparkly vampires! That sharpest tooth in a gum of afterlife! The maddest baddest wielder of italics! Lord Akeldama! Confused Foptopus asks: Kind of a serious question, but it […]