As an indie author, I share and promote the books of others as well as my own. My work is multi-genre, with published works of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal, and mysteries touched with magic. Most are set in other eras, probably because I never really felt at home in my own time. I hope you'll stop by, read something, enjoy it, and leave a note saying hello. https://teagansbooks.wordpress.com/about/ Also check out my Amazon Author Page. relinks.me/TeaganRiordainGeneviene
Saturday, November 21, 2020 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! This is a short episode, but it helps explain what is going on in the story. If you’re paying attention, you’ll find a clue. Random Reader Things Diana Wallace Peach has left several great “things” during course of this voyage. This time I … More The Delta Pearl 56 — Rocket
Wednesday, November 17, 2020 My National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) efforts are floundering on the rocks of Apathy Shore. So, I was delighted when Rebecca Budd invited me to take a break for tea and talk about my dieselpunk novella, Hullaba Lulu. Rebecca wanted to do an online version of a bookstore-type author reading. I chose … More Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Lulu visits Tea Toast & Trivia
Monday, November 16, 2020 Several weeks ago, the multi-talented Tim Price invited me to be part of some truly whimsical fun. Cats were involved, so I was all in. Warning/Disclaimer — there’s a musical ahead, and I’m in it. Brace yourself. You’ll hear me caterwauling. Time went by, and yesterday Tim turned our zaniness into … More Sunday’s Sound of Coffee Grinding — Off Center & Not Even
Saturday, November 14, 2020 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Random Reader Things Weeks ago, Dyanna Wyndesong asked me to use the Victorian slang word bricky again. It’s such a fun word, that of course I use it whenever I can. This time I wanted to make sure I gave her a … More The Delta Pearl 55 — Launch
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary, and happy hump day. It’s with pleasure that I bring you Design Nature for a Colorful Home, a new book by Valentina Cirasola. She’s an interesting and talented person, so I hope you’ll also check out her blog. Here’s the Blurb “Nature always wears the colors of … More Wednesday Writing — New Book by Valentina Cirasola
Saturday, November 7, 2020 I’m happy to see you at the river, my chuckaboos! As many of you know, I’ve thrown my hat into the “ring of fire” for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). As if drafting a novel in 30 days wasn’t enough… Well, I already intended to be editing Dead of Winter for … More The Delta Pearl 54 — Flash
Friday, November 6, 2020My favorite fantasy author, Diana Wallace Peach, has released the third volume of her new series. If you think you don’t like fantasy novels, you may well find you were mistaken. Click over and see for yourself. Comments are closed here. I’ll see you at the riverbank tomorrow, my chuckaboos! When I … More New from D Wallace Peach, Lords of Chaos — Myths of the Mirror
Wednesday, November 3, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary. Come on in and we’ll bask in one another’s positive “light” and spirits. I haven’t gotten started with the edits for the first book-serial volume of Dead of Winter, but I did say that it would be here in winter, and this is still fall. So maybe I … More Wednesday Writing — a Snippet
Saturday, October 31, 2020 The Delta Pearl Happy Halloween, my chuckaboos! Unfortunately, The Delta Pearl is not here today. Sometimes writing is harder to accomplish than others. The steampunk riverboat will be back, I promise. I’ve begun to tie up some of the threads that Amethyst and I have woven into the web of this … More Happy Halloween & Stuff
Saturday, October 24, 2020 Thanks for coming to the river, my chuckaboos! We could sit back and do some fishing while we wait for the riverboat. Oh, but wait. The sign says “No fishing.” Hmmm… that explains why the heron has a guilty look on his face in Dan Antion‘s photo. When this riverboat first … More The Delta Pearl 53 — Saw
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Welcome to my nightmare… I mean sanctuary! Today I invite you in, for some nightmarish thoughts. That sounds like a contradiction (sanctuary and nightmare), but after all, it’s October and Halloween is near. My nightmare worked out. Eventually. Or maybe I should stretch that out, e-v-v-v-e-n-t-u-u-u-a-a-l-l-y. Because it took a long … More Wednesday Writing — Winter’s Nightmare or Why It Took 10 Years
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Wow… 20 20 20 and the Roaring Twenties. Treasure of the blogging community, Sally Cronin blogged several new books, including “Hullaba Lulu” along with Robbie Cheadle‘s marvelous review. In case you missed the last stop on Lulu’s launch tour, I was at Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising event. Click over and … More Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore Author Updates #Reviews #DieselPunk Teagan Riordain Geneviene — Smorgasbord Blog Magazine
Monday, October 19, 2020Today I’m at Teri Polen’s terrific October festival, Bad Moon Rising. I made this the last stop for the dieselpunk train promoting the release of “Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure.” I didn’t set out to do a huge launch, but I wouldn’t turn down anyone who volunteered. (Still, compared to others it wasn’t … More #BadMoonRising Hullaba Lulu: A Dieselpunk Adventure by Teagan Riordain Geneviene #steampunk #historicalfantasy — Books and Such
Saturday, October 17, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! It’s been a busy time with so many authors launching new books. I’ve been thrilled that a couple of my older works have also gotten online attention. Today Marian Allen is hosting Deme and Honeybell from Atonement, Tennessee. The Glowing Pigs have taken their party bus to visit … More The Delta Pearl 52 — Dive
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary, and happy hump day. It’s time for a vote — but a fun one. We’re not voting on the book cover though. I’m getting ahead of myself. First things first. Drumroll… Cover Reveal It’s not a book, not exactly. It’s not a blog serial. However, it is coming … More Wednesday Writing — Cover Reveal & Vote
Monday, October 12, 2020The colorful Valentina Cirasola is hosting me for the launch of Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure. Click over and learn her own personal story about one of the “real world things.” Comments are closed here. Today I am hosting my talented Friend and Author Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene who is launching a new … More Hullaba Lulu Book Launch at Valentina Expressions
Saturday, October 10, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary — a safe haven from politics, religion, and all the hard happenings of the current day and age. The steampunk riverboat is here, my chuckaboos! I’m happy to see you. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited, hosted, and supported the launch of Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure. … More The Delta Pearl 51 — Jump
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Today I’m in Oregon with the Empress of Fantasy, Diana Wallace Peach. (Yes, Diana. I really did have to give you that title. How could I resist?) Diana has taken time out from her own book launch to let me visit her blog with my novella Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure. … More D Wallace Peach hosts Hullaba Lulu at Myths of the Mirror
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Since I’ve been reblogging the other stops of the launch tour for “Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure,” I didn’t want to leave out Olga Núñez Miret and the marvelous introduction she did at her blog. The trouble was, WordPress.org (her platform) and WordPress.com (this one) don’t seem to get along very well. … More Hullaba Launch! With Olga Núñez Miret
Monday, October 5, 2020Today I’m visiting the marvelous Miriam Hurdle. We’re talking about bubble gum, one of the real-world things in Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure. Comments are closed here, because I hope you’ll click over and get to know Miriam. I’m delighted to have Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene on my blog to celebrate her new book … More New Hullaba Lulu Party with Miriam Hurdle — Bubble Gum
Sunday, October 4, 2020 Happy October, my chuckaboos! Today I’m at a pos-i-lutely ritzy party Dan Antion is giving for Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure. Click over and join the fun! Also here’s the fab review Robbie Cheadle posted at Amazon! 5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous and worthwhile read Reviewed in the United States on … More Hullaba Lulu Party —Puttin’ On the Ritz at No Facilities
Saturday, October 3, 2020 Welcome to the garden party, my chuckaboos! I’m glad you are here. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited, hosted (so far), and supported the launch of Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure this week. I’ll be visiting other blogs throughout the coming week. You’re all pos-i-lutely swell. Wow, it’s already October. Another … More The Delta Pearl 50 — Discover
Friday, October 2, 2020 Lulu is from New York. She was disappointed when Valentino’s dieselpunk train took the gang to Atlantic City, rather than some faraway place of which she’d only dreamed. Cheer up, Lulu! Today we are in South Africa with the multi-talented Robbie Cheadle! Robbie included a breathtaking review of Hullaba Lulu with … More Robbie Cheadle Reviewed “Hullaba Lulu” — book launch at Robbie’s inspiration
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Sheiks and Shebas, come on in. Welcome to the official launch for Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure! Thanks for coming out in your glad rags. Just give your coat, hat, and gloves to one of the angel-bots. Those automatons are excited to take care of anything you need. They’re bouncing on … More Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Launch!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Lulu is getting a lot of attention this week. It just wouldn’t be fair to leave out Fiona Finch. The wonderful Rebecca Budd is hosting me at her blog. Click over and listen to our conversation. Get to know Rebecca and her positivity. Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Thank you … More Revisiting My Steampunk Valentine & Tea Toast & Trivia
Saturday, September 26, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! I’m so glad you could come to the riverboat for an all new episode of The Delta Pearl. Thank you for being here. Special thanks to everyone who was threatened by the awful fires, but took time to let me know you were okay. Something Personal I’ve been … More The Delta Pearl 49 — Disassemble
Friday, September 25, 2020 Yes, you are in the right place. Welcome to my sanctuary. I’m here, off my usual Wednesday and Saturday schedule, because today I have a guest. Author, blogger, and fount of moral support, John W. Howell is here with his latest novel. I’m handing the reigns over to John and he’s … More John Howell’s Latest Book! Eternal Road
Saturday, September 19, 2020 Apologies, my chuckaboos. As you’ve gathered, The Delta Pearl is not here today. I’m worried about many of you because of the terrible fires, particularly the ones along the Pacific coast states and provinces. Also, for everyone, I pray that each of you are safe, well, and happy, no matter where … More The Delta Pearl — Dry dock due to bad Internet
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary. I didn’t have a real post for today, because I’m struggling to keep up — as usual. However, I wanted to share a positive thought, and send you a “good vibe.” This is known as the “Metta Prayer” or meditation. No one seems to know who first … More Wednesday Writing — Bless You
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Welcome to another episode of The Delta Pearl, my chuckaboos. Something Personal This weekend I’m celebrating two days that have personal significance for me. I can’t discuss them, so let’s just say that they are big parts of a personal transformation. That is so true for September 13th that I call … More The Delta Pearl 48 — Left
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 I hope everyone in the USA enjoyed a nice Labor Day. It’s sad, but I’ve barely touched my novel in progress… That’s pretty much been how it is since January. However, lately I’ve been getting a lot done toward “bookizing” my dieselpunk novella, Hullaba Lulu. I’m on schedule to publish it … More Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Video
Saturday, September 5, 2020 First, I have to get this out of my system… #WORDPRESS STOP CONSTANTLY F’ING WITH MY FORMAT! Okay. Thank you. Moving on… Welcome to another episode of The Delta Pearl, my chuckaboos. And now, after posting, I see that WordPress has messed with me again. Sigh… I thought I had given … More The Delta Pearl 47 — Gaze
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 We rise by lifting others… Robert Ingersoll Happy September! Welcome to my sanctuary, one and all. There’s a lot of good reading coming your way this autumn. Today I’m celebrating two marvelous authors — Diana (D. Wallace Peach) and Sarah (S. R. Mallery). These are two very different books, yet both are wonderful. … More Wednesday Writing — 2 Book Launches!
Saturday, August 29, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary. It’s a safe place for all of us (including me), beyond any politics or creed, with no bullying or passive aggressiveness allowed. I’m happy that you came back for another episode of The Delta Pearl, my chuckaboos. There are so many great minds here. were thinking alike … More The Delta Pearl 46 — Concentrate
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Happy hump day, everyone. As you know from my weekend post, I’ve been working on more than just my (painfully slowly written) novel in progress, and more than the serial, The Delta Pearl. I’ve also been editing a diesel-punk novella I authored in 2018. Some of you may remember, Hullaba Lulu. … More Wednesday Writing — Book Covers
Saturday, August 22, 2020 Forgive me, my chuckaboos. Since 2013 I’ve been writing weekly serials, that you can read here at no charge. It would be nice to live in any of the worlds I’ve created… but this writer has a real world mortgage and utilities to pay — and more importantly, prescription cat food … More Saturday — Something Personal
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 I wasn’t going to do a post for today, particularly when my yesterday went right down Snoopy’s tubes. (Click over and ask Dan Antion at No Facilities what that means.) However, today I’m pulling myself up by my boot-straps and trying to give that bad day the boot. Do you detect … More Wednesday Writing — Boots
Saturday, August 15, 2020 Forgive my hasty intro, my chuckaboos. I hope you can also overlook the lack of illustrations. They are usually a big part of my posts. However, my “technical difficulties” made it more than hard enough to even post a chapter. This week’s things: Influence of the Delta Pearl from Dan Antion https://nofacilities.com/ … More The Delta Pearl 45 — Intone
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 I’m just saying hello, from my phone. My “service” TDS Telecom Internet has been mostly down. I wasn’t able to do a post. Hopefully I will be able to post an episode of The Delta Pearl for this weekend. Be well, be happy, Teagan
Saturday, August 8, 2020 First things first. Happy 14th Birthday to Crystal! My little feline superhero in the Batgirl mask. She likes to play with the combination of her arched scrubbing brush and teaser-string. On the steampunk background, the brush looks like a sea monster, and super Crystal showing it who is boss. #WorldCatDay too! … More The Delta Pearl 44 — Sing
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Happy Hump Day, Everyone. Thanks for visiting my sanctuary. This is my safe haven where we can relax in the comfort and encouragement of each other’s presence — free of bullies and passive aggressive princesses. Although, I’m allowing certain “punks.” That’s my prerogative as proprietress and bouncer. I wrote the first … More Wednesday Writing — The Punk of Punk
Saturday, August 1, 2020 Welcome back to my sanctuary, my chuckaboos. Here are some notes for those of you who were not aboard at the beginning of this riverboat journey. Chuckaboo is a Victorian Era slang word for “dear friend.” Everyone who reads and leaves a friendly comment is my chuckaboo. The setting is a … More The Delta Pearl 43 — Dart
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 I tried to think of a post that would be positive for everyone. I came up dry. Then I thought I’d share an image prompt and challenge you to get going with whatever creation you want, inspired by the prompt. But what? I went to Unsplash.com and searched for a “random” … More Wednesday Writing — This Is The Sign You’ve Been Looking For
toSaturday, July 25, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos. I’m glad you could come back to my sanctuary. Yes, this blog is my sanctuary. I am the gatekeeper of this place. It’s a safe haven not just for you, but for me too. It’s safe from vitriol, religion, politics, and negativity. Remember that. Random Reader Things. It gives … More The Delta Pearl 42 — Prance
Friday, July 24, 2020 I’m terribly late to the party. I only just found this review by Mae Clair of “Fiona Finch and the Pink Valentine.” That she read it this summer is proof that it’s not just a Valentine’s tale. Mae took my breath away when she said, “the descriptions dazzle like a kaleidoscope … More Book Review from the Pen of Mae Clair: Fiona Finch and the Pink Valentine @teagangeneviene —
Saturday, July 18, 2020 Welcome, my chuckaboos. I know everyone is sick of me talking about my pathetic excuse for Internet from TDS Telecom. So, I’m only bringing it up to apologize for my absence from other blogs. It’s hard to stay online long enough to read or even comment. Despite the lack of … More The Delta Pearl 41 — Swim
Thursday, July 16, 2020 I don’t reblog posts very often, but this one by Chris Graham was a must. Many indie writers charge very little for their books. If you don’t like a book then, fine — everyone has different tastes. However, if you enjoyed it, leaving a good review in return for that pleasure … More You READ – but do you leave REVIEWS? – by Chris Graham (aka The Story Reading Ape)
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Welcome to my sanctuary. I hope your week has been good so far. As I type this, I’m up early. (I have to do any online work early, because my Internet starts going bad at 9 AM.) I can see the tiny birds outside my window. Soon the pigeons will almost … More Wednesday Writing — Random Ramble
Saturday, July 11, 2020 Welcome, my chuckaboos. I’m back with another all new episode of my steampunk serial, The Delta Pearl. As most of you know, this is a re-write of a novel with which I wasn’t satisfied. I include random “things” from readers in most chapters. This time Diana Wallace Peach gave us Jackstaff. … More The Delta Pearl 40 — Plummet
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 First, I apologize to anyone who received my accidental posts. The scheduling option I typically use wasn’t working properly. Actually it disappeared entirely… Welcome to my sanctuary. Last Wednesday’s post went to the cats. This one is for the birds! Or one bird anyhow. I’m talking about Jinx, my magpie character. … More Wednesday Review — Brother Love
Saturday, July 4, 2020 Happy Independence Day to all my chuckaboos in the USA! Welcome back to the riverbank, everyone. In one way it’s hard to believe The Delta Pearl first left the docks on July 27, 2019 for this serialized rewrite of my novel. On the other hand, I feel it’s been part of … More The Delta Pearl — Refresh
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Update/Note: I wasn’t expecting this post to turn into a birthday party, but everyone is making me smile. Thank you all for your good wishes. Hugs on the wing! Welcome to my sanctuary. This post has gone to the… cats. It seems the felines have gotten inside. If you’re a cat … More Wednesday Writing — Adding Animals
Saturday, June 27, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank, my chuckaboos. This segment continues the adventures of the passengers and crew during their shore leave in my fictional, Victorian Era version of Cairo, Illinois. Delightful blogger and fascinating person, Pat at e-Quips recently did a post about bells. I stumbled upon it after I wrote … More The Delta Pearl 39 — Rise
Thursday, June 25, 2020 Since I didn’t do a midweek post, I’m sharing something new from Eloise De Sousa. Be sure to also visit the delightful video she’s made. Watch and listen as she reads from her book. Comments are closed here, because I would like for you to click over and meet my “Mello” … More Scat the Black Cat returns! — E. De Sousa
Saturday, June 20, 2020 Welcome, my chuckaboos, to another episode ashore in my fictional, Victorian Era version of Cairo, Illinois. Last year, just as this riverboat left the dock, Rob Goldstein left an amazing “random reader thing.” It’s Telectroscope. Read on to learn what that is. Now we return to Émeraude and Eliza. I think … More The Delta Pearl 38 — Tangle
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Wait a minute — the steampunk riverboat is here? Well, dash my wig! Welcome my chuckaboos! Don’t worry, you aren’t arfarfan’arf or boiled owl. It really is Wednesday. Today I’m doing something I rarely do — posting a revision. A few people commented that they had to look up “scarab.” Most of … More A Delta Pearl Extra
Saturday, June 13, 2020 Welcome back to the riverside, my chuckaboos. The episodes of this serial keep getting shorter. I’m trying hard to make progress on the novel I began in November. I’m a research geek, and the deplorable Internet service I get from TDS is making my pace a hundred times slower. Even though … More The Delta Pearl 37 — Stalk
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Last week, quite unexpectedly, a kitten wandered into my novel in progress. On a whim, I invited everyone to give me name suggestions for him. Those of you who know I’m a “cat person” are probably surprised that the kitten was a surprise to me… but I already had two other … More Named the Kitten
Saturday, June 6, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. That’s a Victorian Era slang word for dear friend. Some of you have been following since very early in my blogging career — my long-time chuckaboos! One of the earliest of those is author and blogger, Christoph Fischer. Last weekend’s chapter prompted Christoph to mentioned something I never knew … More The Delta Pearl 36 — Research
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 I wasn’t going to do a midweek post. However, yesterday, I started playing with something on Facebook. When several people came out to play along, I decided to continue the game here. A strange little kitten (unexpected by me) poked his nose into my novel in progress. On a whim, I … More Name the Kitten
Saturday, May 30, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos. It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl. This one was not part of the original novel. Several newer readers have asked that I include a list of past episodes. There are many reasons why I don’t do that. (Those of you who asked … More The Delta Pearl 35 — Frown
Thursday, May 28, 2020 I’m tickled pink to learn about this wonderful review of my steampunk novelette. Put your feet up and enjoy a whimsical break with this quick, lighthearted story. There’s some romance, and a lot of silliness. It’s a steampunk/Victorian setting. You might call it a long-short story or a novelette. This is … More Review by Teri Polen, Fiona Finch and the Pink Valentine! #bookreview #steampunk — Books and Such
Monday, May 25, 2020 It’s such a strange time. Maybe that’s fitting in a way. Memorial Day has always seemed like a rather confusing holiday. A day in memoriam of those who served my country — those who died in that service. Yet it’s also a celebration that has come to represent the unofficial kickoff … More A Memorial Day (USA) Ramble
Saturday, May 23, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos. It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl. This one was not part of the original novel. I was able to use a couple of “random reader things.” First we have Ribbon Candy from Jan Twissel. Also, Beth suggested Red Herrings. Last time, our potential … More The Delta Pearl 34 — Scrabble
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Hello all. Earlier this week, Valentina Cirasola let me take part in some fun with a group of vibrant ladies. It was a “color challenge.” Many of you will remember that I need color. If I’m surrounded by or wear all neutrals, I just don’t even feel good. Green is my favorite … More Positivity Weekly Color Challenge
Saturday, May 16, 2020 In the Victorian Era, someone’s dear friend was their chuckaboo. So welcome back, my chuckaboos! When I first wrote The Delta Pearl, I wasn’t satisfied with the story. So I’m using this serial as a means of rewriting it. I’m also adding random reader things to keep the paddlewheel turning. With this episode, … More The Delta Pearl 33 — Chaperone
Saturday, May 9, 2020 Welcome back to the weekly serial about a #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos. Last time, The Delta Pearl reached a spot at my fictional version of Cairo, Illinois where there is a confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Dan Antion of No Facilities sent some of his photos to illustrate … More The Delta Pearl 32 — Grasp
May 7, 2020 The multi-talented Resa McConaghy just did a post about my little collection of short stories, The Glowing Pigs – Snort Stories of Atonement, Tennessee. I’m tickled pinker than Deme or Honeybell! In addition to her lovely Art Gowns, Resa photographs and shares brilliant murals and street art that she finds. She’s used … More Resa Honors the Glowing Pigs — Graffiti Lux Art & More
Saturday, May 2, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. Thanks for being patient while the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl was in unknown waters. Today she’s back! This is a brief episode, to get my toes back into the water. Even so, I was able to use a “random reader thing.” It’s from GP Cox, who suggested … More The Delta Pearl 31 — Disagree
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Stay tuned my chuckaboos! A new episode of the steampunk serial, The Delta Pearl, will be here this weekend. Meanwhile, international treasure of the blogging community, Sally G. Cronin, gave a shout-out that includes a review by Teri Polen of my novelette, Fiona Finch & the Pink Valentine. Wishing you an easy coast … More The Delta Pearl is on the Way
Saturday, April 25, 2020 At one point in my life, I was able to travel some. The area that resonated with me most was the “high desert” southwest of the USA. If you’ve seen my “About” page, you know that story. As I write this, I feel uncomfortable doing any sort of post at all… … More Reinvention — a Year Later
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 I’m continuing my break, but I still wanted to share something good! We all need positive things — and great things to read. So here are a couple of quick book reviews. Both of these are for the “Rave Reviews Book Club” (RRBC). Karen Black, A Candle in the Darkness From … More Wednesday Book Reviews — Twofer, #RRBC
Yes, I meant to take a break this weekend. However, when Chris Graham told me there was a new review of Fiona Finch & the Pink Valentine, I had to come back. Robbie Cheadle’s review tickled me pink! Oops, I think I deleted the link. Please click here. I’m afraid to commit to next weekend, … More #Bookreview – Fiona Finch and the Pink Valentine: A steampunk novella by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Robbie’s inspiration
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Most people have limitations. Nobody is really Super Man or Wonder Woman. Some of us have more limiting limitations than others. A lot of you know that I have my “issues” that get in the way of a normal life. I try to make this blog a sanctuary for everyone — … More Sanctuary & Another Break
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. In the Victorian Era “chuckaboo” was the term for a dear friend, and that’s what all of you are to me. Because of you, I’m here with the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! I was able to use two “random reader things” for this episode. First, from John … More The Delta Pearl 30 — Observe
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 I got such a kick out of the concept the first time I heard of “Draw a Bird Day.” I found the whimsy irresistible. Jinx of Brother Love — a Crossroad would approve. You can read the sweetly sentimental story behind the day by clicking Draw a Bird Day. The website … More Wednesday — Draw a Bird Day
Saturday, April 4, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos. I’m here with the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! This chapter is short, but it’s completely new — it was not part of the original version. Even though it’s brief, I managed to use one “random reader thing.” Deborah Zajac gave us Renoir. It just happens to … More The Delta Pearl 29 — Search
April 3, 2020 You know it’s unusual for me to do more than two posts in a week. However, when I learned the amazing Mark Bierman had posted a review for A Ghost in the Kitchen – Three Ingredients II, I had to share. I think Granny Phanny just did a back-flip. I hope you’ll visit … More Review of A Ghost In The Kitchen, Three Ingredients – 2, by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Mark Bierman
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Happy hump day, everyone! In keeping with the current, surreal version of “normal,” I wondered what my characters might think about social isolation. I’ve had a lot of characters. The one who “spoke” loudest about the topic is Birdie Devovo, heroine of Brother Love — a Crossroad. You see, Birdie experienced more … More Wednesday Writing — Characters & Social Isolation
Saturday, March 28, 2020 Welcome one and all, to the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! It’s wonderful to see you, my chuckaboos. Thanks to Dan Antion at No Facilities, for letting me use some of his photos in this series. In this chapter of my serialized re-write of the novel, I’ve added two “random reader things.” … More The Delta Pearl 28 — Shatter
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Laughter, they say, is the best medicine. So, wouldn’t be even better when something makes you snort? I write all sorts of stories. I’ve been told that I do some genre mash-ups. However, there’s one thing you can count on with my stories — whimsy. In the universe of Atonement, Tennessee, … More Laughter is good medicine — snorts are even better. #FreeBook
Saturday, March 21, 2020 Happy spring, my chuckaboos! I hope the vernal equinox brings all of us good health and happiness. The “random reader thing” for this chapter comes from Jacquie Biggar — corset. I made links to the previous chapter — and several others, just click here. Without further ado… All aboard! Last … More The Delta Pearl 27 — Claim
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Hello my chuckaboos! I’m just dropping in long enough to tell you that The Delta Pearl is on her way to the docks. I have a new chapter ready for this weekend. Also, Amethyst, the clockwork spider, is back! We’ll be waiting for you at the riverboat dock.
Saturday, March 14, 2020 Hello my chuckaboos! I’m happy you are here today. I’ve gotten more than one kind of advice to extend my break a little longer. Don’t worry — I don’t have any kind of virus. I’m just trying to accomplish too many different things at once. Anyhow, the steampunk riverboat is not … More The Delta Pearl — Past Chapters
Saturday, March 7, 2020 Hello my chuckaboos! I appreciate you coming here today. However, the steampunk riverboat is not at the dock. I’m tired (in many ways) and decided to give myself a break. Meanwhile, I’ll try to entertain you with my real-life adventure. A few of you may have seen it on Facebook. Evidence … More The Delta Pearl — Taking a Break
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Welcome to the second installment of Wednesday Books! These are the reviews I agreed to do as part of my membership in the Rave Reviews Book Club (RRBC). As I’ve said previously, I don’t think of myself as a book reviewer. However, I’ll do my version of a “review.” This time … More Wednesday Books — Fiza Pathan, The Reclusive Writer and Reader of Bandra #RRBC #Bookreview
Saturday, February 29, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Sometimes a “random reader thing” comes from a comment that I just can’t resist. That’s what happened when John W. Howell mentioned conundrum. It’s been quite a while since this riverboat first left the dock. Before reading this chapter, you might want … More The Delta Pearl 26 — Mesmerize
Thursday, February 27, 2020 I’m toasting Annika Perry, a delightful author who just did a fabulous review of my dictionary of Roaring Twenties slang, Speak Flapper. Universal Purchase Links: Kindle: relinks.me/B083HNK3BB Paperback: relinks.me/1656168553 I’m also in great company there today with her review of Jill Weatherholt’s book. Comments here are closed, because I hope you’ll click … More From a Modern Romance to the Jazz Age: Two Book Reviews — Annika Perry’s Writing Blog
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Here we are at another halfway point, another hump day. I’m only halfway on one particular thing because of one evil villain — Procrastination. Or at least I’ve begun to think that is what’s to blame. I go round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel… … More Wednesday Writing — or Procrastination?
Saturday, February 22, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Many weeks ago Kevin Cooper left Christmas tree as a random reader thing. I’m almost certain that another reader also left that as a thing, but if that’s the case, I don’t have it in my story matrix — and I apologize. I see … More The Delta Pearl 25 — Talk
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Yesterday, Marcia Meara shared a review of my non-fiction book “Speak Flapper – Slang of the 1920s.” I was both thrilled and humbled to have this wonderful review from Fiza Pathan. I hope you’ll check out her blog, The Insane Owl. It’s Tuesday again, folks, and time to welcome our … More Wednesday Writing — #Review Speak Flapper, and more
Saturday, February 15, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and a lovely Valentine’s Day too. Romance aside, it makes a good excuse to show gratitude for our friends. I was beginning to wonder if I’d make it to the riverbank today, but I did, and the #steampunk riverboat is here! … More The Delta Pearl 24 — Walk
Happy Valentine’s Day, one and all! I didn’t plan to be here today, but I wanted to drop in at least long enough to share about this book from Teri Polen. I’ve been eagerly following her progress toward publishing it. Comments are closed here, because I want you to visit Teri at her great blog. … More New from Teri Polen — Subject A36 Release Day! #YA #scifi #NewRelease #dystopian
Thursday, February 13, 2020 Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, that’s little early, but I won’t be here tomorrow. Yes, my chuckaboos, I’m back again. I had so much fun creating this novelette, that I just can’t help sharing it again. There’s a nice long snippet from the beginning last week. So I’m only sharing a tiny … More Happy Valentine’s Day (Early)
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Yes, it’s finally Hump Day, my chuckaboos! There are two reasons why I’m posting on two consecutive days. One, for those of you who would only find me on Wednesdays, I had to share this fun. Two, if you were disappointed yesterday that there was no paperback, well Amazon finally got … More Hidebound #Valentine — #NewBook
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Don’t look at your calendar, my chuckaboos. You’re right, this is not Wednesday. I couldn’t wait to let you know that I have a new novelette. With your encouragement, I finished the story I told you about last week! I even made a video trailer for this whimsical steampunk-Victorian tale. People … More #NewBook! #Valentine
Saturday, February 8, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos! Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat. Many of you know that I’m way down in the desert southwest of the USA. I’m not in the mountains, but it is still a high altitude. We got snow this week. I promised a couple of you a picture of “cactus … More The Delta Pearl 23 — Bruise
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 The second month of the year has already begun. I feel like I completely missed Christmas and New Years… and the whole month of January for that matter. I guess a long collie shangle with the “everything flu” will do that to you. It tore me down physically and emotionally. Despite the … More Wednesday Writing — Valentine Pondering
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Welcome to one of the dining areas in my #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos. Serve yourself brunch at the buffet and enjoy another chapter of The Delta Pearl. I’m no grammar prude. I enjoy new and even made-up words, and creative use of language. “Soapy” is a word I’ve been seeing creatively … More The Delta Pearl 22 — Buy
Wednesday, January, 29, 2020 Welcome to the first installment of Wednesday Books! This post begins a new quarterly feature for Teagan’s Books. I’m not a book reviewer. Although I post a few at Amazon and Goodreads, I never do “real” reviews. However, when I recently bought my membership to the Rave Reviews Book Club (RRBC) I … More Wednesday Books — Roberta Cheadle, Through the Nethergate #RRBC #Bookreview
