90% of the questions I get asked stem from preconceived notions about the publishing industry. I had them too, before I became immersed. So without further ado, here are some things I really wish EVERYONE knew about publishing. 1. Most authors have day jobs. Even if the author is a full timer, most of their […]
Sep122016
10 Things About Publishing This Author Wishes Everyone Knew (Traditional, Hybrid, or Self Published)
Aug312016
Not Really a Book Review of Alanna by Tamora Pierce (possibly my favorite book)
OK, up front confession, the The Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce pretty much changed my life, Gentle Reader. I was eight when I first read Alanna and it altered my world view on fantasy and books in general ~ the very I idea that a young girl could be the central character and […]
Aug262016
Full Time Author Gail Carriger’s Morning Routine
Hello Gentle Reader, I often get questions about what my day is like as a full time author. So here, for your mild amusement, is my morning routine. Wake up, stumble out of bed, greet the cat, make tea. Put tea to cool, great AB, stumble to computer. Open my desktop, review or write the […]
Aug122016
7 Questions For Gail’s Inner Writer
Gentle reader, today’s post is adapted from this one by Cathy Yardley. It’s a good thing for you writers out there to give this to yourself. How long have you been writing? I’ve written my whole life. My first book was traditionally published in 2009 and I’ve been a full time author with the written […]
May62016
Gail’s Future: Your Questions Answered: Coloring Books & Lord Akeldama
So I was having a bit of a brain fart recently, Gentle Reader, and couldn’t think of anything exciting to blog about that you’d want to know, so I did a spontaneous AMA. Thanks to everyone who (equally spontaneously) participated. Ever thought about a parasol protectorate adult coloring book? It’s a bit complicated rights-wise, but […]
Apr292016
Gail Carriger Merchandise Now Available on Zazzle
Those of you who get the Monthly Chirrup got an exciting sneak peek in the April newsletter. For everyone else, here is the Official Announcement… I’ve started puttering about with merchandise! I know, isn’t that exciting? Gail Related Apparel After a great deal of research I chose Zazzle to host my shop and produce the […]
Mar72016
I Am An Elite Ellipses Warrior Oxford Comma Covert Operative, Anti-Semi-Colon Encryption Agent
So, Gentle Reader, my world is full of proofs right now. You’d think I haven’t done this a dozen times before. Yet every new book comes in proofs and I have forgotten how blasted long they take to review. Add to that the fact that I’m paranoid with this book (the last one had more […]
Mar42016
Why Do Books Release Later to the UK, Australia & New Zealand?
This is one of those blog posts, Gentle Reader. Like the Fat Chance of my Book Actually Being Made into a Movie post, I’m writing this one primarily so I can direct annoyed email + social media demands at it. Humans need a why in order to calm down. Things A Lady Would Like To […]
Feb142016
Inside the Actor’s Studio Questions with Gail Carriger
Inside the Actor’s Studio: 10-questions 1. What is your favorite word? Kumquat 2. What is your least favorite word? Compromise 3. What turns you on? Efficiency 4. What turns you off? Slovenliness 5. What sound do you love? The pop noise you make with your finger and your cheek. 6. What sound do you hate? […]
Jan292016
Gail Carriger Fantasy Casts Custard Protocol the Movie
Hello, dear Gentle Reader. Today I am fantasy casting the crew of the Spotted Custard for you! One of the questions I often get is how I might dream cast my books. It’s a fun mental exercise, although I’m not married to any casting and pretty open to other people’s thoughts. You can check my […]
Jan232016
Silliest Questions Gail Carriger Has Ever Been Asked
Silliest Questions Gail Carriger Has Ever Been Asked Why don’t you have an English accent? I’m not actually British. My mum is an expat, I spent many a summer in Devon, several months in London, and two years in Nottingham. I’d put one on for you, but my fake accent is really bad. There is […]
Jan172016
All About Steampunk: Goggles, Gaiters & Glory
The World of Steampunk: Goggles, Gaiters & Glory To me there are two main kinds of steampunk. The first, which I shall be call, traditional steampunk, envisions a future as the Victorians imagined it. The writings of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne are good examples. The second, which I think of as industrial steampunk, sees […]