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
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
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'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
I pretty much will do anything for a laugh. Gail Carriger laughpretty Change image and share on social
To me, steampunk and urban fantasy are naturally hinged together. And I think that's because I love the early gothic Victorian literature, and both things spring from that movement. Gail Carriger earlyfantasygothic Change image and share on social
I like certain subgenres within science fiction and fantasy, and one of those is urban fantasy, and another is steampunk. Gail Carriger fantasyfictionscience Change image and share on social
Occasionally, if I am very confident in the establishment, I'll risk an egg salad on Dutch crunch, but I must be very confident indeed. Gail Carriger confidentcrunchdutch Change image and share on social
I do hold very strongly that tea is better in England. There's something in the milk. They must have special cows. Gail Carriger cowenglandhold Change image and share on social
When all else fails, dress beautifully and throw your food. Gail Carriger beautifullydressfail Change image and share on social
