I like powerful women, and I gravitate to any point in history when a female has significant power. I can spend hours researching any such amazing lady, from Ching Shih to Hatshepsut to Boudica to Zenobia. Gail Carriger amazeboudicaching share on social
I'm a Reuben kinda girl, but I'll take a BLT with avocado in a red hot minute if it comes on ciabatta. Gail Carriger avocadobltciabatta Change image and share on social
Most of the names in my books have secondary meaning. Sometimes they foreshadow; sometimes they tell you about the character's origin or back story. Gail Carriger backbookcharacter Change image and share on social
I pretty much will do anything for a laugh. Gail Carriger laughpretty Change image and share on social
As a field archeologist, one usually has to specialize in a particular part of the world or specific culture, whereas if one is a materials specialist, one can jump around to different areas. So I've had experience on excavations all over the place. Gail Carriger archeologistareaculture share on social
I don't want my writing to be work to read. My main goal is completely shameless entertainment. I want people to smile and giggle and enjoy the book. I'm not trying to save the world through literature. Gail Carriger bookcompletelyenjoy share on social
I like to spoof the original Gothic classics, so there is also good dose of comedy in the 'Parasol Protectorate' - giggling readers are good. Gail Carriger classiccomedydose Change image and share on social
At least half my writing time is spent researching. So for every hour I'm actually clicking on the keyboard, I'm spending another hour trying to figure out some tiny detail I need answered. Gail Carriger answerclickdetail Change image and share on social
It seems to me that Halloween is the perfect time to get all over steampunk. Gail Carriger halloweenperfectsteampunk Change image and share on social
