The Great Parasolverse read along continues with Heartless, my play on a cozy mystery. What, you didn’t think that’s what was going on? Heartless released in July of 2011. Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book. Research, chattering, and amusement on the subject of Sherlock, burning down Victorian London, […]
Apr222019
Heartless Special Extras (Parasol Protectorate)
Jun182018
The Range of Cover Art ~ Gail Carriger’s Heartless (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Good morning, Gentle Reader. Today I thought it might be fun for you to see the range of cover art that my book Heartless got over the course of time and space and 7 years in publication. Here we go… First off is the original mass market paperback as produced July 17, 2011. Next to it I have […]
Mar72018
Japanese Covers of the Parasol Protectorate Books ~ So Cute! (Special Extras)
Dearest Gentle Reader, Here’s special extra peek at the covers for the Japanese translation (not the manga) of the Parasol Protectorate series. They are so cute and little and charming. Some may even still be available (signed to buy) over in Tinker’s Pack. Speaking of the Japanese covers… It’s always fun to see an artist’s […]
Jul222015
Victorian Slang for Lord Akeldama (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
1811 Slang for Lord Akeldama Backgammon player ~ A sodomite A bang up cove ~ A dashing fellow who spends his money freely Bachelor’s faire ~ Bread and cheese and kisses Blanket hornpipe or Buttock ball ~ The amorous congress Pink of the fashion ~ The top of the mode Prinking ~ Dressing over nicely; […]
Jan192015
What Happened to the Italian & Spanish Editions of the Parasol Protectorate Books?
First of all, Gentle Reader, I apologize that this post isn’t in Italian or Spanish. I actually understand Spanish pretty well but I’m sadly out of practice for a written post. I can only hope the translation application you push this through doesn’t mangle meaning too much. Where are the final Parasol Protectorate Books in […]
Jul12014
Trade Release Heartless & Timeless + Victorian Slang for Alexia (Special Extras)
Today trade paperbacks release of the final two Parasol Protectorate books, Heartless and Timeless. New trade covers. These books are larger in size than the mass market editions, also the print is larger and easier to read. The backgrounds are a more pail color. Content is unchanged, apart from the sample chapters at the back […]
Jun202014
Victorian Pregnancy Research for Heartless (Parasol Protectorate Special Extra)
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 […]
Feb192014
Wait, they had a word for that? Researching 1811 Slang (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
I recently finished the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, Gentle Reader, which was utterly fascinating. While I realized it is pre-Victorian, I figured slang usually hangs aroudn for a bit, so some might be relevant to my own writing. Too bad I only just found it or some might have leaked into Soap’s jargon […]
Dec52013
What Year Are The Parasol Protectorate Books Set In? (Special Extras)
Soulless Vol 3 (the manga adaptation of Blameless was #7) on the New York Times Best Seller List for graphic novels. Thank you for your support! On a few occasions someone has asked me what exactly are the dates for my five Parasol Protectorate books. Yes it’s alternate history, but what exactly is that alternate […]
Dec102012
Holiday Fun ~ Books as Gifts Part 4 Heartless (Miss Carriger Recommends)
The book basket ideas continue, if you want to know what I’m on about the introduction to this idea is here. Our example is the Parasol Protectorate books but you can do this with any genre book, I think. Imagine how fun it would be to theme The Eyre Affair basket! 1. Order signed from […]
Nov92012
Hassock This! Gail Carriger Explains This Victorian Term (Special Extras)
This Week’s Weird Victorian Term Explained What is the difference between a hassock, a tuffet, and a pouffe? They are all basically the same thing: a footrest or stool that is covered and padded. In Victorian times the following distinction was drawn: a hassock is more likely to have feet and be square, a tuffet […]
Sep192012
Latest Parasol Protectorate German Cover ~ Heartless
I think this is the German Cover for Heartless, although I’m not certain, it could be Timeless. I also have no idea what the title translates to. You can see all my thoughts on the first three German covers here. Not a whole lot has changed. These are also the covers that France is using […]