Wednesday, July 7, 2021

July is here, and so is the latest issue of Dead of Winter!
NOTE: Sadly, my TDS Telecom Internet is completely out. They can’t send a tech this week. So, l am not able to be as present as l would like.
Welcome everyone. To those in the USA, I hope you enjoyed Independence Day. To our neighbors to the north, I hope it was a lovely Canada Day. (That was also my birthday, and I’m mostly glad to survive another year. That’s never my favorite day. ‘Nuf said.)
Last month the June issue of “Dead of Winter” took our travelers to a unexpected crannog. I won’t give spoilers, so I’ll just say that is also where we left Emlyn and company in “The Fluting Fell.” Today I’m glad to say that Journey 7, Revenant Pass will pick up there — and proceed to give you a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense. It’s not as long as the last one, but it’s not short on excitement.
Announcing the July Issue
Dead of Winter: Journey 7, Revenant Pass
The Blurb

Dead of Winter: Journey 7, Revenant Pass begins with the ancient watcher’s memory of the Library of the Society of Deae Matres — and its fall. We also get a look into the thought process of treacherous Arawn. The the story picks up where we left Emlyn and company, trapped in the Realm of the Dead.
Then some characters go missing. You’ll have to read to learn more.
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An Out-Take — 3 Dead of Winter Things
As most of you know, I began writing this epic in the winter of 2010. It took more than two years for me to finish. During those years, occasionally I used my “three things” exercise. Sometimes the exercises made it into the novel, other times not. Here’s a tidbit I wrote that way which is not in the books.
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Rusted chains, Coach, Silence
Snowflakes drifted lazily through the air. He hadn’t seen snow in Pergesca since he was a small boy. He stood in silence, transfixed by the wonder of the sight for a moment. Then with a jolt he realized that was a side effect of the problem. The Veil was broken. Winter had come. There was a light coat of rust on the chains, but Gregorios thought they were still sound. In his haste, he didn’t unhitch the horses from his coach, but chained the small wagon to the back of the coach. It wasn’t so large that the horses couldn’t pull both.
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Wishing you an easy coast down the other side of this midweek hump. I love to hear from you, so friendly comments are encouraged. Hugs on the wing!
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Dead of Winter — The Other Journeys
Universal Purchase Links
Journey 7, Revenant Pass
Kindle: relinks.me/B098MS8P48
Paperback: relinks.me/B098GV1G5V
Journey 6, The Fluting Fell
Kindle: relinks.me/B096CPJNSX
Paperback: relinks.me/B096CPJNSX
Journey 5, Llyn Pistyll Falls
Kindle: relinks.me/B09431TD6G
Paperback: relinks.me/B0942KC471
Journey 4, The Old Road
Kindle: relinks.me/B092G5LB7R
Paperback: relinks.me/B092M51Y88
Journey 3, the Fever Field
Kindle: elinks.me/B08XTNZ9M8
Paperback: relinks.me/B08XXY3JXF
Journey 2, Penllyn
Kindle: relinks.me/B08VMNSF97
Paperback: relinks.me/B08VLMR2KD
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dead-of-winter-journey-2-penllyn
Journey 1, Forlorn Peak
Kindle: relinks.me/B08RBBVRGX
Paperback: relinks.me/B08R7RH4F5
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I’m so looking forward to reading journey 7. I have to finish a couple other things first, so this will nudge me along. This cover is intriguing, though I love all the covers and the journey! Best wishes!
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That’s music to my ears, JoAnna. I’m happy you like the cover too. I was pleased with how the elements came together. Journey 8… that might be another matter, if I try to make the kind of image I’ve always had in mind for that part. 🙂 Thanks for being part of these Journeys. Hugs!
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Many thanks for the shout out Dan. Hugs.
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Congrats, Teagan – and it’s another amazing cover! Also wishing you a Happy Belated Birthday -hugs!
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Many thanks, Teri. Hugs on the wing.
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I hope you’re able to get a tech out soon! Happy Belated Birthday!! 🎆🎈✨
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No progress yet. Thanks for the good wishes. Hugs on the wing.
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Congrats on another installment, Teagan. I’m a bit behind, but I’ll catch up. And belated Happy Birthday even if you don’t celebrate. 😀 Hete’s to another creative year of wonderful stories. ❤
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Thanks for the good wishes. Hugs on the wing
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Did you get your vella story started. I’m so curious about how the new program will roll out. I’ll go look for it. 🙂
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Hi Diana. Amazon still hasn’t opened Vella to readers. Now they’re saying “late July.” So you probably can’t find it. I uploaded the first episode a couple of months ago. Now I have three 2-chapter episodes uploaded. I’m debating whether to start making the episodes shorter. But if I do, I’m not going to the trouble of taking those 3 down and redoing them.
I don’t like their process for Vella. It removes the formatting, and adds a lot of “returns” (line breaks) even in the middle of sentences. So it’s a lot of extra work to make it look better.
Hopefully life will get back to my warped version of normal next week. LOL. Then I can get more done.
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I uploaded a first episode (about 2k words) yesterday without too much difficulty. I’d hoped to have more ready, but…. nope. I imported the doc, which worked really well with formatting (versus copy and paste, which was a formatting nightmare). I’m curious to see what happens when everything goes live. I’m glad I’m trying it, but we shall see.
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Oh! I’m glad you mentioned the upload. I had wondered, but that didn’t fit with the system I devised for myself… (you know that goes). I’ll start making individual documents. Thanks!
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Congratulations, Teagan. I love your promotional image.
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Thanks very much, Robbie. The “expanded cover” image was a fun project. I won’t have internet until next week, so I apologize for not being around the blogosphere. Hugs on the wing.
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Enjoy your internet free break, Teagan. I am sure you will get so much writing done.
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With my “issues” it’s my lifeline, so I’m not handling it very well. But thanks for the good wishes.
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I would also not like to be off the internet, Teagan. Hopefully it will be back soon.
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Congratuations all around, dear Teagan! Beautiful cover… Sharing!
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You are so kind, Bette. Thank you. Hugs on the wing!
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I have been waiting with great anticipation for this announcement, Teagan!!! Downloaded and ready to go! Hugs and more hugs – always on the wing.
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That’s music to my ears, Rebecca. I hope you are having a great week. Hugs winging back to you. ❤️
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As always, you are on top of things. I sympathize with you on Internet Blues! As usual your book cover is really very nice and I know the continuing story will be outstanding, as usual. Wishing you joy as you contemplate your next book! ! And much success! !
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You are so kind, Ms. Frances. I appreciate you taking time to encourage me. Stay safe. Hugs on the wing!
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Congratulations on keeping to your hoped for schedule, Teagan!
The cover looks fab…rich. All the covers are special!
{{{hugs}}}
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Thanks so much, Resa. Take good care of you. Hugs!
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You take care of you, too!
So, now that my ankle is pretty good to go, hubs sprained his! Nurse Resa at the service! xo
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Congratulations, Teagan! What efforts you have, also with this internet thing. Best wishes, and keep calm. In an emergency, you send Crystal to get help with a white flag. 😉 Big hugsx Michael
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LoL what great imagery, Michael. Crystal has been playful today.
Thanks for your good wishes and for reblogging. Big hugs!
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Hi Teagan, seems Crystal love to have you alone for her. 🙂 I hope the best, you will get a better internet connection soon. All the best. xx Big hugs back.
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Reblogged this on NEW OPENED BLOG > https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Congratulations dear Teagan on journey 7 of your book. Your cover is awesome. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Congratulations, Teagan. All the best on Seven
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Many thanks, John. Big hugs.
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Sorry to hear about the internet issue, and I hope it gets sorted soon. And congratulations on surviving another birthday (I feel a bit like that as well), and, especially, on Journey 7, which I’m so looking forward to, especially after reading your description here… I can’t wait to keep journeying! Stay safe and good luck with everything.
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Hi Olga. Thanks so much for taking time to visit. I know you are busy with preparations. I’m glad you are part of these Journeys. Hugs!
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I have my copy.:-) Love the purple-and-gold colors on this cover!
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That’s music to my ears, Priscilla. Thanks too about the cover. The colors made it for me too. Hugs.
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Journey 7 is my current nighttime read, and I am enjoying it. Well done, Teagan. Talk about wishing someone an easy slide…I hope this gets easier as you roll through Journeys 8 through (n). Sorry to be mathy.
I hope you’re having a good week.
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Internet problems have been the bane of my existence since I moved, Dan. I admit that this time it totally undermined me in many ways.
But it makes me smile to know you are reading Journey 7, and like it. Hugs!
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I hope you can put the Internet blues behind you. Hugs.
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It’s going to take awhile. I see that the equipment I ordered yesterday hasn’t even shipped yet… But thanks.
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congrats on journey 7
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Thanks very much, Beth. Hugs.
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I just grabbed my copy, can’t wait to start reading!
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You are so kind — thank you. I’m very happy that you are part of these Journeys. Hugs!
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Glad to be here!
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Congrats on another great Journey, Teagan:)
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Thanks so much, Denise. It means a lot to me that you are part of these Journeys. Hugs!
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Happy belated birthday and you share it with my country which is awesome!! Congrats on the next journey. Your covers are amazing too. Hugs on the way!!
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Thank you kindly, Darlene! I hope you had a lovely Canada Day. Hugs winging back to you.
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Available now 👍
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Got it on my kindle app now, Teagan 👍 Happy belated birthday 🦍🤗❤️🎉❤️🤗🦍
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️, Chris. You gave me a huge smile — for the book and for reblogging. Hugs!
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🦍🤗❤️❤️🤗🦍
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Teagan, congratulations on Journey 7. My book is coming tomorrow. You know I’ll catch up on reading all the Journeys very soon. I love the stack of books waiting for me on my desk. Your covers are such great designs. Hugs, my friend. 📚🎶🌹 Christine
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I know you have been busy, Christine. I appreciate you taking a moment to visit me. I’m delighted that you are part of these Journeys. Hugs.
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Thanks for understanding, Teagan. In the waiting periods, I am able to read a few pages at a time. It’s quite an adventurous journey you are taking us on. Your creative mind knows no bounds. Hugs back, my moon child friend. 📚🎶🌹Christine
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