NYT Bestselling Author Gail Carriger writes comedic steampunk mixed with urban fantasy. Her books include the Parasol Protectorate, Custard Protocol, San Andreas Shifters, and Tinkered Stars for adults, and the Finishing School series for young adults. She was once an archaeologist and is overly fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea. She talks about author life, the publishing industry, fashion, and anything her readers ask her about. Get sneak peaks, exclusives, and real gossip from her newsletter, the Chirrup, it's lots of fun! gailcarriger.com/chirrup