Gail Carriger writes comedies of manners mixed with paranormal romance (and the sexy <em>San Andreas Shifter</em> series as G L Carriger). Her books include the <em>Parasol Protectorate</em>, <em>Custard Protocol, </em>and<em> Supernatural Society </em>series for adults, and the <em>Finishing School</em> series for young adults. She is published in many languages and has over a dozen NYT bestsellers. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea.