Today I have invited the absolutely charming and lovely Trip Galey round for tea to talk about his new book A Market of Dreams and Destiny! About you, the Author! Tea or coffee and how do you take it? Always tea, never coffee! If it’s black tea, a small splash of milk and a lump […]
Sep132023
Gail Carriger Interviews the charming Trip Galey (tea, fae & a silly sense of humor)
Aug302023
In which Miss Gail Invents a Tea! Deep Blue Abyss AKA Space Oolong
I’m not going to bury (drown?) the lead, Gentle Drinker, because I have invented a tea. Well, created a tea. With help. You can read on for the story about how it happened, my taste testing, and more. But for now, I’m delighted to introduce you to… Tea Punk Teas Presents In Collaboration with Gail […]
Oct182019
How to Thrift for Victorian & Steampunk Outfits
Dear Gentle Reader, This is not for the faint of heart. This is an older blog post I did on Retro Rack, that I’ve consolidated and moved here. It contains basic guidelines on how to cobble together a pseudo victorian or steampunk outfit via thrift stores. I originally wrote this post many years ago for […]
Oct142019
Miss Gail’s Childhood Favorite Books & Research Bookshelf Reveal (Video)
Darling Gentle Reader, In this video I talk you through some of my favorite children’s books and how they influenced my writing. Then I show off some of my non-fiction research book collection (secondary resources). What I use, what I keeps on hand and why. Gail Carriger’s Research & Children’s Books CHILDREN’S BOOKS Peter Pan […]
Oct92019
Everything I Wore to Gaslight Steampunk Expo: Vote for Your Favorite!
Hello my darling Gentle Reader, Gaslight Steampunk Expo was my last event of 2019 (and my last event for a while I’m taking a travel hiatus). The theme was Ancient Egypt, and here are all the outfits I wore… Blue pattern maxi dress, with blue turban, net gloves, teapot purse. Cream lace skirt + top […]
Aug22019
Tidbits & Behind the Scenes Research for Reticence
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 […]
Nov142018
Resources For Writing About Victorian Food & Tea From Gail Carriger
Let’s talk about one of my favorite things, Gentle Reader, Victorian FOOD! Here’s all things… Victorian Food Planning a Traditional Victorian Dinner Party & A Victorian Meal in Modern Times Stocking Your Victorian Kitchen, 1888 How the Victorians Describe Italian Food Weird Victorian Recipe Moment – Sweet Macaroni Pudding In Which Tamora Pierce Has Victorian Breakfast […]
Oct202018
10 Things Only Gail Carriger Readers Understand
Just for fun, Gentle Reader… 10 Things Only Gail Carriger Readers Understand The octopuses are behind EVERYTHING. When in doubt, throw your food. The best accessories are also weapons. Parasol = adventure. It’s quite likely that your friend is queer. Actually, it’s practically guaranteed. You might also be queer. Heck, everyone is queer! Weeeeeeeee. Tea […]
Aug272018
WorldCon 2018 Gossip from the Author Side + How a Con is like Tam Lin (Also Links to Things I Talked About On Panels & Useful Stuff)
Hello dear Gentle Reader, I need to process, so you’re getting a con review today. Here are my feels on WorldCon (including the parties) plus resources and links follow ups on my panel discussions. Frankly, WorldCon felt a bit like being Tam Lin, in the end. As if I had been pulled underhill, into a […]
Jul132018
Want A Sneak Peek at the Research Behind Gail Carriger’s Competence?
Hello Gentle Reader, Here, for you entertainment, amusement and titillation are a few links and peeks into some of the research that I had to do for Competence, Custard Protocol #3. I do hope you enjoy! Podcasts History Extra Podcast: Victorian Medicine Dressed Podcast: Jewelry of Sentiment (Hair Work Jewelry History Part 1, Crafting Part […]
Oct302017
How to Throw a Book Launch Tea Party
Dearest Gentle Reader, Romancing the Werewolf is right around the corner. And it lands on a Sunday. Do you know what that means? High Tea! Here’s a sample of how to throw a high tea in honor of this or any other Parasolverse book (or any other book at all, I suppose)… Invitation You are […]
Mar222017
Gail Carriger Interviews Author Emma Newman about Brother’s Ruin
Today, Gentle Reader please give a hearty welcome to the fantastic Emma Newman! Emma is many things: a delightful author, a fantastic narrator (I should know, she narrates many of my books including Romancing the Inventor), a stylish dresser, and a fellow tea lover. I have been interviewed on her fantastic podcast, Tea & Jeopardy (which […]