Way back in May of 2011, Gentle Reader, I did an interview about the first three book in my then very new Parasol Protectorate series; Soulless, Changeless & Blameless These first three books have now been out in the world for over a decade. So I present unto you, Gentle Reader, the beginning… An Introduction: […]
Oct102022
Gail’s First Essay on World Building the Parasol Protectorate Books
Jun292020
How Does the Peerage Work in the Parasolverse?
There’s this scene in the mini-series called The Buccaneers (based on the Edith Wharton novel), where Jacky is teaching the girls how the British Peerage works. It’s riveting, if only a minor bit of characterization, but it’s imprinted on my mind. So when it came time to rewrite Victorian London to incorporate immortals, it’s possible […]
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 […]
May272019
Prudence Special Extras
Prudence is the first book in my Parasol Protectorate spin off series, focused on the next generation with a group dynamic and a caper bent. Prudence released in April of 2015 Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to this book, like researching India. Prudence was probably the hardest book I ever […]
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 […]
Jan42019
How did you discover the Parasolverse? Gail Carriger Wants to Know
I’m interested in how you discovered the Parasolverse, Gentle Reader. I asked the FB Fan Group and Facebook, because they suck, shut the thread down. (It was getting too much conversation and we can’t allow THAT!) However, I did gather the most likely places to have first found a Parasolverse book, and so here’s a […]
Nov142018
Resources For Writing About Victorian Food & Tea From Gail Carriger
Let’s talk about one of my favorite things, Gentle Reader, Victorian FOOD! Here’s all things… Victorian Food Planning a Traditional Victorian Dinner Party & A Victorian Meal in Modern Times Stocking Your Victorian Kitchen, 1888 How the Victorians Describe Italian Food Weird Victorian Recipe Moment – Sweet Macaroni Pudding In Which Tamora Pierce Has Victorian Breakfast […]
Mar282018
All About Parasols, What Do Prim/Rue/Alexia’s Actually look like?
Today, my darling Gentle Reader, I want to talk to you about my great love and passion, the humble parasol! Alexia carries several Parasols through the course of the Parasol Protectorate and passes on various others to her daughter, and her daughter’s best friend, Primrose. When conceiving the original parasol I went off of this […]
Mar262018
Dear Lord Akeldama: Choosing a Lover & Raising Teen Girls
Please welcome the gentleman vampire back to my blog this week, Gentle Reader. As always Lord Akeldama may not give you the answer you wish, he always gives the question the answer it deserves. (If you asked him a question and do not see the answer, it is always possible he has answered it before.) […]
Oct272017
A Great Deal Of Waffle About Werewolves in History
I’ve been nose deep into werewolves lately, Gentle Reader. Yes, pun intended. First there was releasing The Sumage Solution, then there was writing How to Marry a Werewolf (In 10 Easy Steps) and now there’s the arrival of Romancing the Werewolf. In the process of all of this writing about werewolves, I came across some interesting […]
Sep52016
Your Parasol Protectorate Code Name
Recently I posted on the social medias about how to get your Parasol Protectorate code name. (Look, I’ve had a rough weekend, Gentle Reader, girl has to entertain herself somehow.) I could have done a little quiz for it, but I came up with a formula instead. Here it is: most frivolous piece of clothing […]
Jul12016
Deleted Scene From Prudence Featuring Lyall: Behind Gail Carriger’s Custard Protocol Series
Hello my dear Gentle Reader, Here’s a scene that got cut from Prudence (the first Custard Protocol Book) featuring everyone’s favorite beta, Professor Lyall, revealing tidbits about the past the Rue never knew. Lyall on Lady Maccon & Imprudence Foreshadows Professor Lyall regarded Quesnel for a moment and then said, without sarcasm, “I see he has […]