The book basket! This is an idea shamelessly taken out of the Romance Community, but it is such a good idea! I can’t help myself. I recently parroted on about it on the SF Signal podcast and have decided to do a few companion blogs on the subject. If you have a friend/loved one who […]
Dec52012
Holiday Fun: Books as Gifts themed around Soulless
Oct302012
The Parasol Protectorate Boxed Set Birth
The boxed set of the Parasol Protectorate releases officially today! The Parasol Protectorate Boxed Set: Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless and Timeless (Alexia Tarabotti) All five books in one tidy box! My first boxed set as a kid was the Chronicles of Narnia. And contrary to most The Horse and His Boy was always my favorite. […]
Oct152012
Adorable Whiteboard Video: Author Guide to Gail Carriger from Sword & Laser
For those who somehow missed it, I trotted up north to appear on the Sword & laser video cast recently. It was a blast. Even if you aren’t interested in seeing me prattle on, I highly recommend the white board cartoon on the subjected of the Parasol Protectorate series. It is adorable! I have a […]
Oct12012
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 enjoy […]
Jul262012
The Official Parasol Protectorate Film Option Announcement
Gentle Reader, I thought you might like to read the official announcement of the Parasol Protectorate deal. It appeared recently in the PW Lunch as follows . . . Film NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger’s SOULLESS, a humorous Jane Austen-style steampunk fantasy about an avowed spinster who, being soulless, can negate supernatural ability and is […]
Jul172012
Big Announcement: Parasol Protectorate Film/TV Option
The Parasol Protectorate Books have been optioned for TV! *insert polite gloved clapping here* The Official Option Announcement NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger’s SOULLESS, a humorous Jane Austen-style steampunk fantasy about an avowed spinster who, being soulless, can negate supernatural ability and is thus shunned by London’s society vampires until one rudely attacks her, upsetting […]
Feb152012
In Which Gail Gets Into It About Sundowners
I had an interesting question from my Swedish publisher, Gentle Reader, addressing the subject of Sundowners. All About Sundowners in the Parasolverse They were hoping I could sort it out for them. “Alexia also suspected there were a few sundowners left among the ranks, though not used much anymore.” ~ From Soulless Later on in […]
Feb32012
Gail Carriger’s 10+ Things You Must Do When Visiting London: 3 Days Planned for Lovers of the Parasolverse
By special request Gentle Reader, I give you some of my favorite things to do when visiting London couched in terms of character preference and influence on the Parasolverse. Day One – Physical Improvements Felicity & Evelyn ~ Wander down Oxford Street and look at shops, perhaps buy shoes, perhaps buy more than just shoes. […]
Jan232012
Details on the Manga Release
Soulless Vol. 1 the manga is officially up for pre order. I’m very excited about this version of the book, the art is wonderful, you should see some of the dresses! There’s links to all the original character sketches on my website. 10 Soulless Manga FAQs 1. The digital version has been serialized through Yen […]
Dec62011
Snafus and Copy Edits
It’s been a nasty few weeks, Gentle Reader. I lost a huge chuck of my prepared blogs (with links to reviews and images, etc.) due to an unavoidable snafu (entirely my fault). Plus I’m being epically killed by copy edits. It’s not that these edits are particularly bad or brutal, in fact the copy editor […]
Aug292011
World Building: How Gail Built the Parasolverse by Explaining History Backwards
This is a reboot of a blog I did back in September of 2009 when I was first launching Soulless into the world. I’m an archaeologist & I’m constantly distressed by history. Back in my days as a practicing archaeologist, I was constantly distressed by history. This was, as you may well imagine, professionally terribly […]
Aug252011
Cover Launch: Parasol Protectorate Omnibus Vol 1. (Soulless, Changeless, Blameless)
SF Book Club’s Parasol Protectorate Omnibus Edition. In case you missed it buried in the con report last entry, the SF Book Club will be bringing out an omnibus edition of Soulless, Changeless, and Blameless this September. There is a little forward writen by self. I think she looks a lot like Gillian Anderson in […]