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...
View ArticleWorldCon 2018 Gossip from the Author Side + How a Con is like Tam Lin (Also...
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....
View Article10 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 =...
View ArticleResources 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...
View ArticleTidbits & 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...
View ArticleEverything 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...
View ArticleMiss 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleIn 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....
View ArticleGail Carriger Interviews the charming Trip Galey (tea, fae & a silly sense of...
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?...
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