My very first nonfiction book is out in the world! Although, I should add it is very much OF this world. Nonfiction is, I must say, a greta deal more nerve wracking than fiction. You support is much appreciated and I really hope that if you’re intersted in why you enjoy my books and other […]
Oct72020
Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture Special Extras
Sep282020
Sample That Tasty Book: The Heroine’s Journey Table of Contents & Introduction
Dearest Gentle Reader, Those of you who know me well, know that I like to give out a sample of forthcoming books to tempt readers’ appetites. Nonfiction is a pretty alien beast for me, but I still thought you might like a look-see. So here, without further ado is the Table of Contents of The […]
Jul312020
The San Andreas Shifters Pack House In Detail! (Enforcer Enigma Special Extras)
My darlings, here is a special behind the scenes look at the pack house in the San Andreas series that features prominently in all the books in the series, but which I really had to puzzle through and lay out for The Enforcer Enigma. The Pack House Sketches By request over email (which I promptly […]
Jun292020
How Does the Peerage Work in the Parasolverse? Occasional FAQ
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 […]
May112020
Defy or Defend Special Extras (Delightfully Deadly Series)
Dimity’s story, Gentle Reader, is here at last! Released May 3, 2020! I’m rather chuffed with it too, because Defy or Defend is particularly silly. There’s a vampire hive gone badly “to Goth” that needs tidying. Dimity plus one very tolerant (slightly twirly) knight are on the job. This one may, or may not, contain […]
Apr292020
Fashion in Defy or Defend (Special Extra Delightfully Deadly Series)
My darling Gentle Reader, here are some bits of fashion I included in the new Delightfully Deadly book, Defy or Defend. I’m posting them ahead of time so you can look out for them and because I don’t consider fashion a spoiler, not even in a makeover story. First, this meme went around a long […]
Feb172020
Meat Cute Special Extras (Parasol Protectorate)
Meat Cute AKA the Hedgehog Incident is now available in all formats! If you’re not seeing the platform you want, it should be getting there soon. Released in print: October 2019 as part of Fan Service Release in audio: December 2019 directly. Released in digital: Feb 16, 2020 This is the story of how Alexia […]
Dec202019
Characters as Cinnamon Rolls (Special Extras)
This has been kicking around Tumblr for a while now, and I enjoy it so much I thought I would repost it here. Made by caduceus-tealeaf (using images from Soulless Vol. 1 the manga). Yours (looks like a cinnamon roll… you can guess the rest), Miss Gail Want more behind the scenes silliness? Thy the […]
Sep182019
Victorian Silhouette & Fashion Explained for Readers, Fellow Authors, & Dilettantes from Gail Carriger (Special Extras)
My dear Gentle Reader, I am so very immersed in the Victorian Era it often doesn’t occur to me to actually explain fashion (or fashion terms). So here is is the massive explanation of pretty things I talk about in the Parasolverse, that you might not know… Ivy and her hat, REM’s character sketch “The […]
Sep22019
Reticence Special Extras (Custard Protocol Special)
Have you JUST finished this book? You want this blog post: What Happens After Reticence? All Your Questions Answered! Reticence released in August of 2019 Reticence is the final book in the Custard Protocol series. It takes place after events in Competence and contemporaneous with those in How to Marry a Werewolf. (At least at […]
Aug122019
Some Super Fun Reticence Stuff ~ Links & Video (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
My darling Gentle Reader, Reticence has now been launched into the world, hooray! Reticence Update Here’s all the behind the scenes stuff for Reticence while you read or after you finish! I really hope you enjoy both the book and the extras. Release Q&As plus Tidbits Behind the Scenes Research What Do All Those Latin […]
Aug22019
Tidbits & Behind the Scenes Research for Reticence (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
So here’s some bits and bobs I researched for Reticence! I don’t think these are very spoiler-y but if you are super worried you might want to save this to read after you’ve finished the book. These are things, Gentle Reader, that may assist with comprehension but are not at all necessary. Party Inspiration For […]