Today I present to you, part of our occasional series of DVD extras . . . some of the books I used to research Timeless. Ancient Egypt Lithographs by David Roberts, R.A. Roberts visited Egypt for the first time in 1838 and sketched much of the area, including archaeological sites, while he was there. He […]
Mar262012
Researching Timeless & Victorian Egypt (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Feb242012
Timeless Research (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Some inspirational images from Timeless research. I though you’d like to see some pictures of things I drew upon for this last book. Kind of like a book design board. I promise, Gentle Reader, no spoilers, or nothing that you would know is a spoiler until after you finish the book! Romance on the […]
Dec82011
Technological Change in Steampunk Worldbuilding (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
Mr Frankum asked me a very interesting question via private missive recently. I thought it was so worth of discussion that he would not mind if I infringed on a matter of nettiquette and postulated it here. If Daimler and Benz invented the internal combustion engine c.1885, does that necessitate an automatic “stop” in the […]
May302011
Bustlepunk, Mannerspunk, New Steampunk & Feminine Frivolity (Special Extras)
I tend to not weigh in, Gentle Reader, on the controversial subject of bustlepunk, and prefer to let the experts argue amongst themselves as to whether my books are officially steampunk. It allows those who wish to dismiss them outright as “not really steampunk” (as though by being ridiculous and romantic they have somehow offended). […]
Jan142011
Egg Cartons& Life
Remember what I said about fiber and the publishing industry, Gentle Reader? Well, as fated by my previous blog, suddenly things are no longer slow in New York. I have a quick turn around to get to, so your Interwebs Gail-Mark-X will be scarce for the next few days. Random frustration of life. . . […]
Dec32010
Steampunk Panel Notes – Researching the Victorian Era (Special Extras)
Here are some helpful links, Gentle Reader. PRIMARY SOURCES Medical Common Sense and Plain Home Talk – Edward B. Foote, M.D. 1871 A Thousand Miles up the Nile ~ Amelia B. Edwards 1877 Things A Lady Would Like To Know Concerning Domestic Management And Expenditure ~ Henry Southgate 1876 (also available online in the public […]
Oct62010
Gail Carriger’s Thoughts on Steampunk in New Zealand and Marmite
My compliments to the Kiwi dairy farmers! The milk, cheese, and yoghurt was marvelous. So, thank heavens was the tea. Still not as strong as Twinning’s Gold label but we fond ourselves drinking Auckland based Chanui black tea of a morning. Described as: A strong full bodied blend that was the choice of English lords […]
May192010
Changeless Floating Dresses in Detail (Parasol Protectorate Special Extras)
I received a question recently via email from the lovely Eva, which I thought so very intriguing others might enjoy my answer. She asked for further detail on the new fashion for floating dresses I describe briefly in my second book, Changeless. Floating Dresses I will say that in the books I did leave this […]
May142010
Super Sneaky Victoriana Research Tips for Steampunk & Historical Authors
Just had to use my own guest blog for J. Daniel Sawyer from last October for a bit of research, and I had forgotten about the post. Super Sneaky Victoriana Research Tips I was particularly interested in one article on gentlemen’s cravats, and I found this other blog all about top hats. Take a wild […]
Feb192010
Hot and Sexy Tips from Academic Life by Gail Carriger
Precision vs. accuracy in the scientific world (i.e. my world) = Precision: Reproducibility, check by repeating measurements, poor precision results from poor technique Accuracy: Correctness, check by using a different method, poor accuracy results from procedural or equipment flaws Commonly Misused Latin Expressions e.g. = exemplii gratia =”example given” or: for example etc. = et […]
Apr222009
The Great Tea Taste Test of 2009 – Behind the Magic
Conducted an elaborate blind taste test, Gentle Reader, on teas. This was an attempt to find a replacement for my beloved Trader Joes Organic Fair Trade Black Tea, which they have, of course, discontinued. This was my everyday tea, as I cannot afford to drink the imported Twinings gold label all the time. So finding […]