Bit of something different for you today, Gentle Reader. The following if from an interview for Denver’s OutFront Magazine, the Comic Issue (print, not online) when I was in town for Denver’s Pop Culture Con in 2019. I figure the super nosy amongst you might want a peek into this part of my life, and […]
Jun282019
A Very Personal Interview: Gail’s Out Front Pride Q&A
Jun142019
The REAL Reason the Custard Protocol is Set in the 1890s
The sleeves, Fashionable Reader. So ridiculous, how could I resist? via Robbie Rozelle @divarobbie We are at puffed sleeves! #AnneofGreenGables “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables edwardian-time-machine tumblr sleeve supports fripperiesandfobs-tumblr Jacket ca. 1894 From Thierry de Maigret andwomenworebloomers tumblr And the steampunk elements […]
May102019
The Author’s Contentious Relationship with Mothers & Motherhood (Miss Gail Confesses)
Dear Gentle Reader, I was recently reflecting on motherhood in my books. It might appear, from my stuff, that I have a contentious relationship to moms and motherhood. I must state up front that this is not because of my own mum, who is awesome, but more likely because I’m not a mother myself. I […]
Mar202019
Miss Gail Fantasy Casts Soulless the Movie
Gentle Reader, this is a repost of an original article done ten years ago for My Book the Movie website. Consequently, some of my choices may no longer really work, but it’s my fantasy and I am sticking to it! Fantasy Casting Soulless Soulless is a comedic take on the urban fantasy genre set in Victorian […]
Dec122018
Gail Carriger Shows Off Her Parasol Collection (Video)
Oh, did you think my love of the humble parasol was all a ruse? Certainly not, Gentle Reader. Here is my proof! In this short video I talk about nothing but parasols! Mentioned in this video… Broderie anglaise cream colored full parasol. Blue painted china pattern parasol. Umbrella with grey lace pattern used as a […]
Oct222018
Please Write Us A Story About Lord Akeldama, Miss Gail! (Occasional FAQ)
Write Goldenrod’s backstory for the love of Oolong!!! Look Gentle Reader, Lord Akeldama is best in very small doses. Writing him for any length of time, IMPOSSIBLE. Can you imagine spending the space of one short story in that man’s head, let alone an entire book? Plus most of his charm is to do with […]
Oct202018
10 Things Only Gail Carriger Readers Understand
Just for fun, Gentle Reader… 10 Things Only Gail Carriger Readers Understand The octopuses are behind EVERYTHING. When in doubt, throw your food. The best accessories are also weapons. Parasol = adventure. It’s quite likely that your friend is queer. Actually, it’s practically guaranteed. You might also be queer. Heck, everyone is queer! Weeeeeeeee. Tea […]
Sep52018
How to Request A Book at Your Library! (digital or print)
Did you know you can get your local library or school or university library to get independently published books? Including mine? ANY of my books? Even the digital versions? Here’s a step-by-step guide in how to do it. Why request a book from your local library? I love the library and I adore librarians, I […]
Aug222018
What If Gail Wrote A Comic Book Tie-In?
A number of my friends, Gentle Reader, have written comic books for one of the major (or minor houses). I’ve been pretty reluctant to do tie-ins. I come out of work for hire and I really don’t like those contracts so it’s pretty unlikely I’d ever sell my copyright like that. That said, I do […]
Aug12018
Definitive Gail Carriger Book Reading Order (checklist pdf)
The most common question I get at this juncture in my career? IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I READ YOUR BOOKS? First: Here is a printable Downloadable Checklist PDF of everything! (Find Gail in person and she has a bookmark of this.) HERE IS THE DEFINITIVE GAIL CARRIGER BOOK READING ORDER STEAMPUNK 1. The Curious Case short […]
Jun272018
Gail Carriger Office Tour! Video
Gentle Reader, today I have something special for you. It’s a tour of my office! The quality is not awesoem because we just did it on my old iPhone, but it will give a behind the scenes sneaky peek. The video starts out kind of dark but gets better! Kind of like life. In the […]
Jun152018
How to Review a Podcast on Apple iTunes, Step-by-Step Instructions
I make no bones about my love of podcasts, Gentle Reader, in fact I have one of my own (20 Minute Delay) all about travel hacks. One of the things that really helps podcasts (in much the same way that it helps books) is reviews. For Podcasts the best place to put those reviews is […]