You may or may not have already noticed that there are lots of queer characters in my books. I know, right? What could be better than rainbow hugs? Below is an ongoing list of books, novellas, and short stories that I have written featuring queer* main characters. All of my books have queer rep, regardless […]
Jun142023
All Gail Carriger’s Queer Books: Fun LGBTQ+ Cozy Stories
Oct102022
Gail’s First Essay on World Building the Parasol Protectorate Books
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: […]
Jul152022
Interview with Professor Randolph Lyall
Many thanks to our guest, today, Professor Randolph Lyall. Professor Lyall is visiting us direct, today, from Gail Carriger’s London, and the Parasol Protectorate series. I know your time is precious, Professor, I do hope you’ll forgive me bypassing the customary niceties. For anyone who may not yet be acquainted with your London, would you […]
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 […]
Dec92019
Winter Drinks + Books Pairings, Getting Cozy to Read
Dearest Gentle Reader, It’s finally winter round these parts, we even got some rain at last. It’s cold enough to want to curl up with a hot beverage and a book, so I thought I would have some fun and pair mine up. (Let me know if you agree with my choices?) Gail Carriger Book […]
Jun242019
Romancing the Werewolf Special Extras
Romancing the Werewolf is the third novella I wrote and my first gay romance. Romancing the Werewolf released in November of 2017 Here are some fun blog posts and resources that tie to Biffy & Lyall, reunion romances, not to mention writing the most requested story for the most popular side couple. Biffy, newly minted Alpha of […]
Apr132019
What the Book Publishing Process is Like + Fan Service Behind the Scenes (Video)
I’m hoping you’ll enjoy my latest video, Gentle Reader. This one is less Q&A and more a bit of storytelling from yours truly. For the first half I talk about how a book is birthed into the world from a traditionally established author perspective using Fan Service as a model. The second half is a […]
Jan22019
The Curious Case Extras & Alessandro Tarabotti
The Curious Case short story released in… March of 2012, online I don’t have many blog posts on this one. It’s just a short story featuring Alexia’s crafty father, Alessandro Tarabotti, in his assassin for the Templars days. It also showcases mummies, werewolves, and well-preserved felines and is the first hint I gave my readers that there […]
Jun252018
Illustrating Queer Characters Biffy & Lyall by Ace Artemis
Ace Artemis is a stalwart of the fan art community who has been particularly kind to my queer characters. In honor of Pride month, Gentle Reader, I’m featuring Ace’s work here in my blog. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Follow Ace Artemis on Twitter & Tumblr First up? Biffy & […]
Jan32018
Romancing the Werewolf is Available in Audio, Biffy & Lyall Will Melt Your Heart
Happy new year, my darling Gentle Reader! I am delighted to let you know that the audiobook of Romancing the Werewolf is finally available! Audible/Amazon | iTunes Now to forestall the inevitable questions… Why can’t I find it? If you were able to get the audiobook of Poison or Protect or Romancing the Inventor, you should […]
Nov202017
About Romancing the Werewolf: Lots of FAQs & Ketchup & Useful Links (Video)
Here, Gentle Reader, is the video version of the recent Facebook Live Q&A that I did to celebrate Romancing the Werewolf. Romancing the Werewolf Launch Video! In which I am bad at trivia, but good at giving hints about future projects! I start off discussing how Romancing the Werewolf came to be, planned and unplanned […]
Nov102017
Print of Romancing the Werewolf is Available Now!
Hello darling Gentle Reader, As Chirrup readers already know the print edition of Romancing the Werewolf is now available! Right now, it seems to be only on Amazon but it should be available everywhere else soon. Anywhere you got Romancing the Inventor | Poison or Protect | The Sumage Solution in print should ALSO have Romancing the […]