Weekend Reads: April

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Welcome, everyone.  I’m not complaining — just explaining. Because I haven’t finished The Path of Lilies, I must give you an explanation.  The combination of back pain, allergies, and lack of sleep had me far enough under the weather on Friday that I wasn’t able to write a post for this … More Weekend Reads: April

Who’s at the Door? (5) #ThursdayDoors

Thursday, April 11, 2024 Welcome, everyone.  Some of you will recognize the person above.  She is beloved by many small children. Others will know the lady who is right behind her, who is loved by countless readers in the blog-verse. ♣ ♣ ♣ Who’s at the door? Please welcome, mind-cultivator, teacher, and inspiration, Jennie Fitzkee. Jennie comes … More Who’s at the Door? (5) #ThursdayDoors

Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (4) A Doors Safari

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Welcome, all.  Vehicle doors are certainly “doors.”  My guest today chose Land Rover doors.  When my angel-bots from Hullaba Lulu heard, they insisted on coming along for the ride. ♣ ♣ ♣ Who’s at the door? Some of my readers are familiar with my guest through his mom, with whom he has collaborated … More Wednesday Writing & Who’s at the #ThursdayDoor? (4) A Doors Safari

Sir Chocolate and the Chinese Candy Dragon: Robbie Cheadle

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Imagine a room made of chocolate — that’s what my (bl0g) sanctuary is today. Don’t worry, imaginary chocolate has no calories.  Plus, if you eat a wall from a chocolate house, the roof won’t cave in.  If you eat a chocolate leg from a chaise lounge, you won’t land in the … More Sir Chocolate and the Chinese Candy Dragon: Robbie Cheadle

Reblog Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising: Come Join the Conversation

Thursday, October 19, 2023 Today I am at Teri Polen’s place, participating in her Bad Moon Rising festival of books and author interviews.  This feature is an annual event bringing together authors for the entire month. Teri has a set of questions from which the authors can choose to answer. The results are fun and … More Reblog Teri Polen’s Bad Moon Rising: Come Join the Conversation

#ThursdayDoors to Secrets Held Against Evil #NewBook @DAntion

Thursday, September 21, 2023 Welcome everyone. Today I’m lucky enough to combine two things that I enjoy — supporting indie authors, and the Thursday Doors Challenge.  I’m happy to say the author in question today is Dan Antion, host of Thursday Doors. Do you like a realistically paced thriller?  Do you identify with a plethora of … More #ThursdayDoors to Secrets Held Against Evil #NewBook @DAntion

1920s Party with guest, SR Mallery — All aboard!

Thursday, June 8, 2023 Update, Saturday June 10, 2023:  What ho, everyone! You’re all swell to come to this shindig.  As anyone looking for the latest episode of Atonement in Zugzwang can see, I’m running late with the new installment, but it’s on the way. Special thanks to Robbie Cheadle for helping to keep the … More 1920s Party with guest, SR Mallery — All aboard!

The Inyan Beacon #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Story-1

Wednesday, May 1, 2023 Welcome everyone. It’s Get Caught Reading Month, which is all about reading books and raising awareness regarding the advantages of indulging in literature. Get Caught Reading is year-round for children, but during the month of May it encourages people of all ages to read. As many of you know, May is … More The Inyan Beacon #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Story-1

Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Name the Kitten!

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 What lurks behind ordinary looking doors?  Perhaps there are grand things beyond?  Perhaps things that are not as harmless as they seem?  Are you afraid to find out?  Or does curiosity overcome caution?  Imagine if you will, the Teagan Zone. Or more precisely in the Teagan Zone, Atonement, Tennessee. My weekend … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Name the Kitten!

#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Kamal Roohani & “A Poet’s Touch”

Thursday, April 20, 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Featuring A Poet’s Touch by Kamal Roohani Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  Today I’ve opened a door to an indie author and poet, Kamal Roohani.  Learn more about Kamal and get a wonderful dose of positivity at her blog, Boundless Blessings.  Don’t miss her book of … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Kamal Roohani & “A Poet’s Touch”

#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — N A Granger & “Death at the Asylum”

Thursday, , 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Featuring Death at the Asylum by N. A. Granger Some doors are pretty mysterious.  The background upon which I superimposed an “indie books door” is a real-life institution, the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. (Click the name for history.)  I might use that side door on the left, just incase… … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — N A Granger & “Death at the Asylum”

Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Layers (Atonement in Zugzwang Catch-up)

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Welcome, everyone.  Since today’s topic is layers, I’ve stacked this writing process post with Thursday Doors.  In my twisting mind, they are connected.  That’s how I think of layers — they are different from one another, but they still need to be similar or have something that connects them.  The layers of … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Layers (Atonement in Zugzwang Catch-up)

Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Author Experience Kindle Vella

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 What lurks behind locked, bolted, and chained doors?  Do you fear to enter?  Or does curiosity overcome caution?  Imagine if you will, being both locked in and locked out simultaneously.  Imagine if you will, the Teagan Zone. When I started posting stories to Amazon’s Kindle Vella (the first time was over … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Author Experience Kindle Vella

#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — What’s Behind the Door?

Thursday, February 2, 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  Happy Groundhog Day.   My Internet “door” finally reopened.  I was without Internet for nearly 3 weeks, so you Thursday Doors aficionados haven’t seen me online for quite a while.  I got a new setup running, and as soon as I was … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — What’s Behind the Door?

#BookReview A PERIL IN ECTOPLASM: JUST ONCE MORE: Brief, spooky, and atmospheric historical fiction — Just Olga

December 26, 2022There wasn’t a “ghost” of a chance that I could resist sharing this mindful review from Olga Núñez Miret.  Also, in case you didn’t know, Olga has changed the site of her main blog.  I hope you’ll click over to her place and join the conversation.  Comments are closed here. Click Here for … More #BookReview A PERIL IN ECTOPLASM: JUST ONCE MORE: Brief, spooky, and atmospheric historical fiction — Just Olga

Weekend #ShortStories: Can’t Find My Way Home — & #NewBook Dan Antion’s When Evil Chooses You

Saturday, December 3, 2022 “When Evil Chooses You” is now available on Amazon in Paperback and for Kindle Welcome back to the Teagan Zone.  This “Shorts for the Weekend” series has taken a turn from reader provided photos to songs from readers. Sometimes serendipity jumps in, and causes me to share more than I ordinarily might.  When … More Weekend #ShortStories: Can’t Find My Way Home — & #NewBook Dan Antion’s When Evil Chooses You

What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Did I hook you with that question?  A waiata is a Maori song.  Waiata serve many functions. They can be used to support a whaikōrero (formal speech) or sung to express grief after a death. Waiata were used to help teach children, to urge people to take up a cause, or to … More What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories

#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Art Deco Doors

Thursday, November 10, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Welcome to my sanctuary.  In this magical place, we can be any-when. Multiple whens might even colide.  My mind is still in the 1920s with “A Peril in Ectoplasm.” When I think of that decade, I also think of all things Art Deco.  That style often … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Art Deco Doors

#ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — 1920s Reads from SR Mallery’s #FreeBook! & Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene #TrickOrTreat

Thursday, October 27, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Today I’m sharing some 1920s doors.  It was a fun coincidence.  I just released a novella set in Coral Gables, Florida of the Roaring Twenties.  Meanwhile, to celebrate her upcoming 1920s mystery series, fellow indie author, S.R. (Sarah) Mallery is offering the introductory book for free … More #ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — 1920s Reads from SR Mallery’s #FreeBook! & Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene #TrickOrTreat

Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary

Wednesday, September 7, 2022What a great surprise from Dan Antion.  He featured the slang dictionaries from my “Author Tool Chest” collection among a lovely collection of man-made items. I’m thrilled for the new addition to that series, Speak Chuckaboo, Slang of the Victorian and Steam Eras” to get this boost. Click the link in bold to … More Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary

The Evil You Choose – #NewBook from Dan Antion

Thursday, September 1, 2022 Join me, and the lovely MuMu in announcing her human’s new book.  Congratulations to Dan Antion on the second in his “Dreamers Alliance” trilogy.  The Evil You Choose picks up where Knuckleheads left off.  There’s no “evil” in choosing this book.  Okay, okay… you know I couldn’t resist that.  Click over to No Facilities … More The Evil You Choose – #NewBook from Dan Antion

S2 E15: Speak Chuckaboo! — Rebecca’s Reading Room #NewBook #Vocabulary #Slang

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Rebecca Budd and her sister, Sarah have been looking around in my “Author Tool Chest,” and I couldn’t be happier.  What a delight to sit in on their conversation about my latest slang dictionary, “Speak Chuckaboo.”  I hope you’ll click over and join the fun.  I’m closing comments here, because I … More S2 E15: Speak Chuckaboo! — Rebecca’s Reading Room #NewBook #Vocabulary #Slang

#ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — Snippets in Time 1, SR Mallery

Thursday, August 11, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books It’s a good thing that I pos-i-lutely love to share, because sharing and supporting one another is a big part of being an indie author.  S.R. (Sarah) Mallery is a fellow author who has been a big help to me.  I’m honored, because her work is … More #ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — Snippets in Time 1, SR Mallery

#ReleaseDay The Insurgent (The Colony #2) #YA #dystopian #scifi #Giveaway #freebook — Books and Such

I was late in sharing this great news. However, maybe that’s just as well, because Teri Polen is offering a great sale price on Subject A36 (The Colony #1). Better hurry though, it won’t last long. Learn more about that here. Now, please join me in congratulating Teri on The Insurgent (The Colony #2).  Click … More #ReleaseDay The Insurgent (The Colony #2) #YA #dystopian #scifi #Giveaway #freebook — Books and Such

Poetry Treasures 2: Available now! — Robbie’s inspiration

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Here’s the latest anthology from Robbie Cheadle! Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships.  Enjoy this wide range of poems from various authors.  Click the link at the bottom of the page to go to Robbie’s post.  Comments are closed here. Originally posted on Writing to be Read: Yes! It’s finally here. If, like … More Poetry Treasures 2: Available now! — Robbie’s inspiration

#ThursdayDoors to Self-knowledge & Fe-Lines at — Rebecca’s On The Road Book Club

Thursday, March 10, 2022 Welcome to Thursday Doors, a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join in on the fun by creating your own Thursday Doors post each week.  Then go to host, Dan Antion’s blog to share your … More #ThursdayDoors to Self-knowledge & Fe-Lines at — Rebecca’s On The Road Book Club

Thursday Doors to Enchantment — In the Pink

Thursday, February 10, 2022 Thursday Doors to Enchantment Thursday Doors is a blog event hosted by Dan Antion.  Since the motto of my adopted state is Land of Enchantment, and because I usually write about magical things, I call my “Doors” posts Doors to Enchantment.  Characters I’ve created for books written in years past are like … More Thursday Doors to Enchantment — In the Pink

Thursday Doors to Enchantment — & New from SR Mallery

Thursday, January 27, 2022 Thursday Doors to Enchantment Thursday Doors is a blog event hosted by Dan Antion.  Since the motto of my adopted state is Land of Enchantment, and because I usually write about magical things, I call my “Doors” posts Doors to Enchantment.   Who knows what enchantment may be hidden behind a door?  This … More Thursday Doors to Enchantment — & New from SR Mallery

Poetry Treasures, Anthology from Roberta Eaton Cheadle & Kaye Lynne Booth

Thursday, May 27, 2021 I try to contain my enthusiasm and limit myself to two posts a week.  However, I was asked to post this today.  But it’s not about me!  Today I’m doing something a little different. Anthologies are a great way to get to know the work of different authors.  Recently, I offered … More Poetry Treasures, Anthology from Roberta Eaton Cheadle & Kaye Lynne Booth

Wednesday Writing — “Dead of Winter” Conversation at Tea Toast & Trivia

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 I love creating characters of all sorts for my stories. If there is an aspect of writing that I enjoy more, it would be world building.  The world of Dead of Winter is perhaps the most interesting of my many worlds.  I’m visiting the amazing Rebecca Budd to chat about that.  … More Wednesday Writing — “Dead of Winter” Conversation at Tea Toast & Trivia

Hullaba Lulu Party —Puttin’ On the Ritz at No Facilities

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

Resa Reviews Fiona Finch & the Pink Valentine — Graffiti Lux Art & More

Thursday, October 1, 2020 Happy October one and all. Yes you’re at Teagan’s Books, and this is only Thursday. However, I couldn’t resist sharing this post. I am pos-i-lutely in the pink! The multi-talented Resa McConaghy has done, not just a beautiful review, but an entire post (featuring her wonderful street mural photos) in honor … More Resa Reviews Fiona Finch & the Pink Valentine — Graffiti Lux Art & More

Wednesday Books — Fiza Pathan, The Reclusive Writer and Reader of Bandra #RRBC #Bookreview

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

From a Modern Romance to the Jazz Age: Two Book Reviews — Annika Perry’s Writing Blog

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 Books — Roberta Cheadle, Through the Nethergate #RRBC #Bookreview

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

#RRBC #Bookreview – Guest post by Teagan Geneviene — Robbie’s inspiration

  Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Rather than doing a Jazz Age Wednesday post tomorrow, today I’m visiting the wonderful Robbie Cheadle.  She is interviewing me — and she has a review of A Ghost in the Kitchen.  I’m excited and delighted to be there.  Comments are closed here because I want you to visit Robbie’s blog and get … More #RRBC #Bookreview – Guest post by Teagan Geneviene — Robbie’s inspiration

October’s Featured Blogger: Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Art by Rob Goldstein

I’m visiting my favorite artist!  Thanks to Rob Goldstein for hosting me at his art studio.  I appreciate everyone who has visited his post.  If you haven’t already, click over and say hello. Update: I’m not sure why the trailer video for Brother Love didn’t work in this reblog, but here it is. On a … More October’s Featured Blogger: Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Art by Rob Goldstein

Kevin Cooper and his cats had me over for “An Interview with Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene”

via An Interview with the wonderful, Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene Author and musician, Kevin Cooper (and his feline friends) invited me to his place to talk about my urban fantasy town, Atonement, Tennessee and the books that are set there.   Of course they also wanted to know more about the calico of the novels, Lilith. … More Kevin Cooper and his cats had me over for “An Interview with Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene”

Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Teri Polen, The Gemini Connection

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays.  It’s almost Saint Patrick’s Day, so I had to give you something green.  I hope you enjoyed Miss Page.  But wait a minute, I can’t hear myself think.  Horsefeathers! The characters are taking over this post… Pip:  Hey Andy, have you seen this?  I know you … More Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Teri Polen, The Gemini Connection

Announcing — Circumstances of Childhood by John W. Howell

Don’t worry — Thistledown will return next weekend.  When I saw that there were two wonderful things that I wanted to share, I decided it was a good weekend to give myself a much needed break.  Well… sort of a break anyway.  First was the delightful return of blogger Donna Parker of Yadadarcyyada. (I shared that … More Announcing — Circumstances of Childhood by John W. Howell

Tuesday Book Blog – Three Things Serial Story

Recently author and translator (and now professor) Olga Núñez Miret reviewed my novella, The Three Things Serial Story at Riffle.  Now she has shared it at her blog.  (I would have simply reblogged, but I’m rushing for work, and didn’t see the reblog feature, though I’m sure it’s there.) I love and appreciate everyone’s comments. I … More Tuesday Book Blog – Three Things Serial Story

Indie Author Friday: Teagan Riordain Geneviene #IndieAuthor #mystery #suspense

Originally posted on Books and Such:
Today I’m hosting one of my favorite guests – Teagan!  She’s so much fun, and a highly creative writer, as evidenced by her book, Three Things Serial.  Who else could make short stories out of random things suggested by blog readers?  It’s Friday, today is Cinco de Mayo, and the…

#BadMoonRising Atonement, Tennessee by Teagan Geneviene #IndieAuthor #urbanfantasy @TeaganGeneviene

Originally posted on Books and Such:
Welcome to Day 25!  Today’s featured author is Teagan Geneviene.  We’ve had so many stunning covers lately and Teagan’s is no exception.  I’m one of the many who miss Sookie Stackhouse and it sounds like Atonement, Tennessee will fill that void perfectly. Synopsis Esmeralda Lawton is sick and tired…

Coffee with Barb & Teagan — Memorable Southern Characters

Originally posted at “Barb Taub — Writing & Coffee. Especially Coffee.” (If you’re looking for the serial, “Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers” go back one post) In my “real job” outreach is a buzzword.  I see my blog as a great outreach effort. Through this blog I’ve met so many fascinating people and made … More Coffee with Barb & Teagan — Memorable Southern Characters