Gentle Reader, I frequently get repeat questions at Q&A sessions. I’ve taken to answering them here on the blog for your edification. Without further ado… What’s the name of your universe? I’ve officially started calling it the Parasolverse. How did you come up with the idea? The simple fact is: this was what I wanted to […]
Jan132017
The Ideas Behind The Parasolverse, Worldbuilding with Gail Carriger
Dec232016
A Very Alexia Holiday Season: Celebrating Victorian Style
Lady Maccon, as some of you may well know, is rather fond of comestibles. Thusly, the holiday season is one of great joy to her ~ from a food standpoint if nothing else. (The shopping, it must be admitted, she could do without. Lord Akeldama, however, is overly enthusiastic on the subject.) However, she has some […]
Dec52016
Soulless LTD Edition Is Sold Out, Will There Be More? Parasol Protectorate
Well, Gentle Reader, you were warned. When we do a limited run, it is LIMITED. The beautiful hardcover fancy edition of Soulless is now officially sold out. Thanks to everyone who purchased one! Will there be more in the series? I’d be open to it, but my publisher, Orbit, has the rights to hardcover releases. They might not […]
Oct112016
Ada Lovelace Day: Archangela Tarabotti & The history behind Alexia’s name
Today is Ada Lovelace Day, Gentle Reader. Those of us participating are supposed to blog about women in science. My Creds? I have a MS (called a MSc in England) in archaeological materials, which means I specialize in the laboratory analysis of ancient lithic, ceramic, glass, or metal artifacts. This is mostly for information on […]
Oct12016
Upon the 7th Birthday of Soulless
October 1, 2009 a silly little book hit the market. A very nervous debut author hummed and hawed over her offering. Would anyone actually like it? It was such an odd mash up of paranormal, steampunk, and comedy – who would enjoy such a ridiculous story? Were there readers out there irreverent enough to want […]
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 […]
Apr42016
Your Favorite Parasolverse Character Paired with a Movie
Just a fun thought experiment, Gentle Reader. If X is my favorite character, what should I watch? Alexia ~ The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec Madame Lefoux ~ Tipping the Velvet Lord Akeldama ~ The Scarlet Pimpernel Biffy ~ Maurice Professor Lyall ~ Gosford Park Floote ~ Jeeves & Wooster Sophronia ~ All I Wanna […]
Mar242016
The Mad Hatter Interviews Alexia, Conall & Lord Akeldama
Thank you to everyone who purchased the limited and special hard cover editions of Soulless. I’ve been told that it has shipped at last! I do hope you like it! As a thank you: Here’s an interview with three of your favorite characters in Soulless from back when the book was first released in 2009. […]
Feb292016
Soulless Hardcover Delayed Shipping: Some Parasol Protectorate Extras for You!
Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered the limited edition of Soulless in hardcover from Subterranean Press. You are the bee’s knees, or should I say ladybug’s spots? I do hope you like it. Unfortunately, there have been some issues with production and Subterranean has informed me shipping is delayed about 2 weeks due to “paper […]
Feb262016
2 Deleted Scenes from Soulless by Gail Carriger
Please be aware that deleted scenes may and often do contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. DELETED BITS from Soulless The Hypocras Club Objectives * Attentiveness — Identify and understand the supernatural threat, assess vulnerabilities, determine potential impacts and disseminate information to our members and security partners. * Preclusion — Detect, deter and mitigate […]
Feb102016
German Parasol Protectorate Hardcovers: Cover REVEAL (sort of)
Well, Gentle Reader, I finally got around to hunting and pecking the interwebs to find my German Hardcover art. I don’t hear much from my foreign publishers as a rule, but I did hear Germany was releasing the Parasol Protectorate in hardcover, although it seems they have only done the first three. Anyway, here they […]
Jan112016
The Story Behind the Soulless Limited Edition Cover Art
Today, Gentle Reader, I have a bit story for you concerning that wonderful cover for the limited edition of Soulless from Subterranean Press. This is the first time Soulless will be published for the English speaking market in hardcover so you can imagine I was pretty excited about said cover design. So now I […]