While I was writing Prudence, I collected some fun and key images for significant scenes. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy, Gentle Reader. via Saladin Ahmed on Twitter (@saladinahmed) Now you can look out for them as you read… and some quotes, because I’m honored by the warm reception this […]
Apr62015
Custard Protocol Extras ~ Fun Research Tidbits for Prudence (Special Extras)
Mar302015
Off Again & Prudence Book Tour in Retrospect (Custard Protocol)
So my dear Gentle Reader, I have returned from my Prudence book launch tour! (And I am immediately heading off to New Zealand.) Thank you all for coming out to see me on tour. I loved meeting you and I do apologize if my energy levels were low. I am also sorry I couldn’t go […]
Mar272015
Prudence Extras 1890s India Research (Behind the Magic of Custard Protocol)
Gentle Reader, is some insight into the research behind Prudence’s first fateful adventure. While I was writing this first installment in the Custard Protocol series, I did a lot of research and jotted down a number of things about India in 1895 that didn’t make it into the book. I also collected some fun […]
Mar162015
Prudence Hits Stores & I’m Off on Tour!
Prudence, the first in the Custard Protocol series, hits stores in the US and UK! I know, Gentle Reader, I’m excited too. It seems to have been a very long time coming. Here are your buy-my-book links, because, you know it’s my livelihood. Prudence on Amazon Prudence on Barnes & Noble (signed) Prudence on Apple […]
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 (Occasional FAQ)
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 […]
Feb192015
Special Announcement ~ Imprudence Cover Art Reveal
I know, Prudence hasn’t even hit stores yet but I am still delighted to give you all a sneak peek at the cover for the second in the series, Imprudence! The inevitable questions… When is Imprudence due to release? I have no idea, likely 2016 sometime. How many books in the Custard Protocol series? I […]
Feb182015
Gail Carriger’s Cincinnati Appearance Cancelled, Prudence Arrives!
I am sorry to report, Gentle Reader, that I have had to pull out of the International Steampunk Symposium (formerly the Steampunk Empire Symposium) Apr. 24 ~ 26 in Cincinnati, OH. I know some of you were really looking forward to seeing me there and that this is a big disappointment. I want to stress […]
Feb162015
Signed Copies of Prudence (Finishing School)
NO LONGER ON OFFER Miss Gail, how do I get your new book signed? Gentle Reader, if you call to pre-order Prudence at any of my INDY book tour stops (before I get there) I can sign one for you. I am even willing to personalize it. In fact, I will do this for any […]
Jan22015
Prudence Tour Details ~ Will I Be Near You?
So, Gentle Reader, I have confirmed the details of my tour for Prudence, the first Custard Protocol book coming out this March. Here is where I will be and I really hope to see you there. It is going to be a rough tour; 6 cities in 6 days. So I am afraid I won’t […]
Nov242014
Amazon & Hachette find Prudence at Last (The Custard Protocol)
Amazon and Hachette have resolved their dispute. I am no longer in #Amazonjail. This means my books should, once again, be available to ship via Prime and up for pre-order. We will be running the test with Prudence, I suppose. And then Manners & Mutiny in a year (not yet up for pre-order, I haven’t […]
Nov212014
Ketchup ~ While I Was Drinking Prudence ARC
While I was away on tour several exciting things happened which you, Gentle Reader, may wish to know about. 1. Orbit sent out some ARCs for Prudence. I know it feels like I just got done with one new book baby, but there is another on the horizon. You see? It’s not too long a […]