Is has been a long time, Gentle Reader, since I worked a cubicle job. Yes I did. Once. A long time ago. I worked gaming Q&A for an education and entertainment company. Let me see, over 15 years or so. Then I returned to academia and never looked back. In case you think me a […]
May102017
In Which Gail Answers Some Cubicle-Style Interview Questions (Q&A with Gail Carriger)
Mar222017
Gail Carriger Interviews Emma Newman about her book Brother’s Ruin
Today, Gentle Reader please give a hearty welcome to the fantastic Emma Newman! Emma is many things: a delightful author, a fantastic narrator (I should know, she narrates many of my books including Romancing the Inventor), a stylish dresser, and a fellow tea lover. I have been interviewed on her fantastic podcast, Tea & Jeopardy (which […]
Feb132017
Gail Carriger interviews Rhys Ford about Black Dog Blues
This months book pick is Black Dog Blues by Rhys Ford. This is a great urban fantasy with some fast paced action, stellar world building, and lovable (if snarky) characters. I invited Rhys round for a visit, so we could get to know her, and her book, a little better. About you, the Author! Tea or coffee and […]
Nov182016
Gail Carriger interviews Author Lea Kirk about her book Prophecy
Gentle Reader, please welcome Lea Kirk to tea on the blog today. Lea writes one of my favorite sub-genres: science Fiction romance. She is also a darling friend. About You, Author Lea Kirk! Tea or coffee and how do you take it? Tea, with honey. Normally peppermint tea, but I have found that Throat Coat is […]
Nov142016
Gail Interviews Author Tess Rider
Today, Gentle Reader, please welcome my dear friend and lovely author, Tess Rider to the blog. Tess and I are dear chums, but we see each other once a month for tea and good gossip, and I consider one of the best sorts. About you, Author Tess Rider! Tea or coffee and how do you […]
Oct262016
Gail Carriger Interviews Alex White, Author of Every Mountain Made Low
Please welcome my dear friend Alex White to tea today, Gentle Reader. Alex is a darling person and a very talented author, their very first book Every Mountain Made Low is available now everywhere fine books are sold. About you, the Author! Alex White Tea or coffee and how do you take it? I love […]
Jun222016
AMA Extravaganza! (Q&A with Gail Carriger)
My dear gentle reader, I do hope all of you know that I am always available to answer your questions here, or on Twitter, or on Goodreads. However, a sanctioned conversation is always a good time. And license to go a little crazy. So I am running a Facebook AMA on my Author Page today, […]
Jun152016
Final Book in the Spellwright Trilogy by Blake Charlton
Blake is one of my closest author friends. We used to get together and write regularly, when we lived in other places and had less complicated lives. I miss him. 2010 SF in SF with Blake I love the backbone premise of his books… What if you have a magical system based on, […]
Mar242016
The Mad Hatter Interviews Alexia, Conall & Lord Akeldama (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Thank you to everyone who purchased the limited and special hard cover editions of Soulless. I’ve been told that it has shipped at last! I do hope you like it! As a thank you: Here’s an interview with three of your favorite characters in Soulless from back when the book was first released in 2009. […]
Oct72015
Gail Carriger Interviews Jaime Lee Moyer about Against a Brightening Sky
Today, Gentle Reader, we have a guest author interview on the blog with Jaime Lee Moyer. I am constantly getting questions from readers about what to read while waiting for my next book. So I have invited Jamie by for tea and a chat in the hopes that she may help fill in the gap. […]
Sep72015
Blurb & Review Requests (Important for Writers)
May I tell you a little story, Gentle Reader? Once upon a time (OK several years ago now) there was an author who also liked to read, but she was picky. Very picky. She liked specific things in her books, very specific things. However, quite apart from matters of taste, one consequence of editing is […]
Sep42015
Intellectual Salon ~ Ptolemaic Egypt & Court of Fives
Today, Gentle Reader, the Occasional Meeting Intellectual Salon (OMIS) welcomes the glorious Kate Elliott to this blog. Kate is the esteemed author of this month’s book pick and I invited her ’round to give a presentation on the research behind Court of Fives. You likely know that my former profession was archaeologist. Although Egypt was […]