For you, Gentle Reader, here are 20 random things from a random mind trying to get this blasted book finished… Imprudence research. While other kids played marriage with their barbies, I played divorce court. The stuffed animals were the jury. I cannot do any tongue-related tricks. Nope. Not that either. I listen to podcasts […]
Sep162015
20 Random Things You Might Not Know About Gail
Sep142015
Opening Lines to Chapter Three of the Parasolverse
Something new and silly for you in the blog today, Gentle Reader. For no good reason what-so-ever, below are the opening lines to the third chapter in my Parasolverse series books… The Parasol Protectorate “Bollocks,” said Lord Maccon, upon seeing who stood before him. Alexia lay staring thoughtfully up at the ceiling, feeling about as […]
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 […]
Mar92015
6 Questions About Prudence and the Custard Protocol Series: Answered
A few common questions, Gentle Reader, that I am asked about the Custard Protocol series. 1. Is this series Adult or YA? These books are more like the Parasol Protectorate series: written with an adult audience in mind. Now, that doesn’t mean younger readers won’t like them, just that the protagonist is 20, the language […]
Mar62015
Anglicization: In Which We Revisit the Ladybird Problem
My dear Gentle Reader, This is not a topic I get asked about much anymore but just in case I’m hit with a number of the Very Curious after reading a Parasolverse book, I am going to address a delicate subject here and now… Anglicization or should I say? Anglicisation Right, so you may or […]
Feb132015
15 Question Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Book Meme
Here is a quiz for readers via SF Signal, Gentle Reader. Thought I would have fun filling it out, feel free to do so yourself in your own blog. What was the last sf/f/h book you finished reading? Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead What was the last sf/f/h book you did not finish reading? Ancillary […]
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 […]
Nov262014
7 Answers From Gail’s Goodreads AMA
I had an AMA recently over on Goodreads and here are the eight most frequent questions that I got. I thought I’d give them to you as well, just in case you also wanted to know… Will there be another Parasol Protectorate book? The Parasol Protectorate series ends with Timeless. I have no plans to […]
Oct222014
A Lot of Chirruping: A Newsletter is Born
But but but why this sudden Chirrup obsession? You may well ask. Well I do adore this blog, and I love you for reading it, but I also want something a little more intimate and slightly less, oh I don’t know.. exposed? Perhaps that’s not quite the right word, but you know what I mean. […]
Oct152014
5 Fun Author Tid-Bits From Gail’s Reddit AMA: Including How to Foreshadow
Yesterday, Gentle Reader, was utterly consumed with a Reddit AMA, book tour itinerary madness, and Prudence proofs. But I did get some great news… Etiquette & Espionage wins French award Prix Elbakinnet for best translated young adult novel! Le squee! And now here are 4 fun bits and 1 serious craft question from yesterday’s AMA: 1. […]
Oct62014
Gail Carriger’s Origin Story: 5 Fandoms That Made Me Who I Am
Back in the day, Gentle Reader, my friends and I used to have arguments about the difference between Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks. We settled into the working hypothesis that Geeks were technologically minded, Nerds were academically minded, and Dorks were obsessed with specific things. So the Dork is obsessed with all things Star Wars, but […]
Jul142014
Why is writing a book so darn time consuming?
I get one particular question a lot, Gentle Reader. And I have sort of answered it in the past in different forms. What’s my daily work schedule like? How do I write? What’s the professional side of being a writer like? But I realized recently what I never really addressed was: Why is writing a […]