A general blog about Teagan’s books
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 The April Journey is finally here! Dead of Winter: Journey 4, The Old Road I never intended to do much writing when I decided to convert this epic novel into an Amazon serial of monthly novelettes. It was already plenty long. However, this Journey gave me the chance to tell part … More ANNOUNCING — Dead of Winter: Journey 4, The Old Road
Saturday, April 3, 2021 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! I apologize in advance — I am still scarce around the blogosphere while I prepare the next installment of my Amazon serial. Dead of Winter: Journey 4, The Old Road will be ready soon. I literally left Émeraude hanging last time, so let’s step short before somebody … More The Delta Pearl 69 — Sense
Saturday, March 27, 2021 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! I apologize in advance — I will be scarce around the blogosphere for the rest of this month. I have a lot of catching up to do on Dead of Winter. There isn’t much preamble today, I barely made it to the river as it is. However, … More The Delta Pearl 68 — Fuel
Saturday, March 20, 2021 Yes, I know St. Patrick’s Day is over. I just enjoyed the thought of this lovely tabby in that soft cushion of clover, and I had to use the image again. Don’t worry. The steampunk riverboat is here, my chuckaboos! Last time we got a glimpse of an injured Blue John … More The Delta Pearl 67 — View
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Those of you who have known me for a long time, know that I’ve been a tarot reader since the 1990s, all sorts of cards and divining and intuitive processes. Long-time followers might remember my blog and book versions of a series of cozy 1920s mysteries about … More Wednesday Writing — When in Rome, SR Mallery
Saturday, March 13, 2021 I’m here again with the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! From the very beginning of this river cruise, the Mate, Blue John Boulton was not doing well emotionally, and that’s an understatement. He wanted a sabbatical, but couldn’t find time to get away. While it may have been obvious to us, Émeraude … More The Delta Pearl 66 — Build
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 You know what they say about “the best laid plans of mice and (wo)men…” I wanted to announce “Dead of Winter: Journey 3, The Fever Field” and schedule the post for my usual Wednesday slot at midnight Eastern Time. Unfortunately, my life has been ruled by Murphy’s Law this week, and … More ANNOUNCING Dead of Winter: Journey 3, The Fever Field, and #Bookreview of Journey 2, Penllyn from Roberta Cheadle
Saturday, February 27, 2021 The steampunk riverboat is back, my chuckaboos! I’m working hard to get the third monthly installment of Dead of Winter, my Amazon serial of novelettes, ready for publication. So, let’s step short and get right to it. The “unofficial tech guy” at Teagan’s Books is Dan Antion. Every now and then … More The Delta Pearl 65 — Connect
Saturday, February 20, 2021 Here’s to the weekend, my chuckaboos! I know a lot of you, here in these United States have been shouting “Balderdash!” at Old Man Winter. Even the desert where I reinvented my life two years ago had bitter cold and snow. Not to worry. All is well here. It occurs to … More The Delta Pearl — Several Reminders
Saturday, February 13, 2021 Happy Valentine’s Day! With the Victorians, terms of endearment flowed freely. A dear friend was a chuckaboo — and that’s what all of you are to me. Valentine’s Day can be traced to ancient Rome, but it was the Victorians who originally put a romantic spin on the holiday. Some people love … More The Delta Pearl 64 — Remember
Saturday, February 6, 2021 But first, for those who aren’t here on Wednesdays… Announcing Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn At the beginning of 2021, I started monthly, serialized novelettes of an epic fantasy, “Dead of Winter.” Journey 1, Forlorn Peak was released then. This week I published, Journey 2, Penllyn. For that announcement click here. (Description … More The Delta Pearl 63 — Whistle
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 February is here & so is the 2nd monthly installment Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn January 2021 actually began one good thing — monthly, serialized novelettes of an epic fantasy, “Dead of Winter.” Journey 1, Forlorn Peak was released a month ago. I actually wrote Dead of Winter ten years … More Announcing — Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn
Monday, February 1, 2021 When I was a little girl, there were a few times when a group of kids would gather in the garage part of my parent’s modest home, because they liked the games I made up. One boy had the brilliant idea that we should take turns telling ghost stories. So, we … More A Visit from Roberta Eaton Cheadle & a Ghost!
Saturday, January 30, 2021 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! The #steampunk riverboat is back. For new readers, or those who may have missed it, “chuckaboo” was Victorian Era slang for dear friend. So, everyone who follows this serial is my chuckaboo. For past episodes, either click the back arrow at the bottom of the post, or … More The Delta Pearl 62 — Stagger
Thursday, January 28, 2021 Happy Thursday. I’m working hard to have the next “Journey” of Dead of Winter published on time, even though I don’t set firm dates for that. …And somehow, heaven help me, an episode of The Delta Pearl for this blog. Since I didn’t get to my regular Wednesday Writing post, I’m making a quick … More Thursday Doors — Book Cover Designs
Saturday, January 23, 2021 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! Thank you, thank you for your patience and for returning to this #Steampunk riverboat. For new readers, or those who may have missed it, “chuckaboo” was Victorian Era slang for dear friend. So, everyone who follows this serial is my chuckaboo. Previously on The Delta Pearl This … More The Delta Pearl 61 — Light
Thursday, January 21, 2021 I was so excited to read the review that author and translator, Olga Núñez Miret wrote for Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak that I had to share it. I’ve sent the limo above to pick up Olga and some other guests. In her review , Olga mentions that Dead of … More Thursday Doors, with Olga Núñez Miret & John W. Howell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Welcome to my sanctuary. A place where all are safe from the anxiety tied to religion, politics, and other things that get in the way of friendship. Lest I seem insensitive, my only remark to that, is that I’m writing this post in advance, and I’m terrified of what might happen … More Wednesday Writing — Cover Reveal Journey 2
Thursday, January 14, 2021 You aren’t mistaken — this is an extra post from me this week. Everyone has been so gracious and generous with my book launch for Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak that I’m bursting with gratitude… and blog posts. Thursday Doors Thursday Doors is now hosted by Dan Antion. Today … More Thursday Doors within Doors — Visiting Dan Antion, Robbie Cheadle, Teri Polen, & Mark Bierman
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 I’ve been combining Wednesdays and Thursdays so that I can participate in the Thursday Doors posts, hosted by Dan Antion. To my surprised delight, the book launch for Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak is still going. So I’m sharing extra posts, in support of those who are helping me.) … More Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors to the West
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Hodgepodge! Hodgepodge might be a good title for this post, because there’s so much I want to share! I’ve started combining Wednesdays and Thursdays so that I can participate in the Thursday Doors posts, hosted by Dan Antion, and still keep my normal blog schedule. (Granted, during a book launch I’m … More Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors — Visiting with D. Wallace Peach
Saturday, January 2, 2021 (All new video trailer for Journey-1) Happy New Year, one and all! For weeks I’ve been giving hints and making little shout-outs for a new serial/series, but uncertain of when I would be ready. The day is finally here. Presenting Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak! Dead of Winter will be … More New Series Launch — Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 I’m working hard, trying to figure out my launch post for the first “journey” of Dead of Winter. The launch will be small, so I should think of a grand post, right? Yeah… good luck with that, Teagan. However, great things/launches come in small packages, to bend an old adage. I’m … More Wednesday Writing — Gratitude
Saturday, December 26, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! To those who celebrate, I hope you had a joyous Christmas. I appreciate everyone who spends part of the holiday weekend here. Random Reader Things Today’s random reader thing is from Mary J, inspired by her cat, Gibbs. (Not the same Mary J as the one whose … More The Delta Pearl 60 — Drop
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Blessings of the Yuletide to you and yours. Whatever winter holiday you celebrate, whether it has already passed or it is yet to come, I wish you peace, health, and happiness. In my latest post for The Delta Pearl, I promise not to “kill off” any important characters. Dead of Winter is, … More Wednesday Writing — Yuletide Greetings
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos! The moment of the winter solstice draws near. Yes winter is coming! It’s down to the wire for getting “Journey 1” of Dead of Winter ready for publication. If anyone is interested in helping, I’d greatly appreciate any reblog of the launch post, or any other way you want … More The Delta Pearl 59 — Growl
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Is that title enough to make you wonder when you are? I’ve stepped away from writing The Delta Pearl, and editing Dead of Winter. For a moment, I’m indulging in a fascination with doors. Dan Antion is the new host of “Thursday Doors,” a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come … More Wednesday Writing — for Thursday Doors
Saturday, December 12, 2020 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! I hope all of you are staying safe and well. I invite you into my sanctuary, a place free of politics, religion, self-righteousness, and all the things that bring judgement with them. Many of you know that I deal with the effects of … More The Delta Pearl 58 — Seek
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Announcing a new page at Teagan’s Books… Ríordáin Book Cover Designs You are not mistaken — the title and author name are missing from the cover above. For several months, I’ve been creating a collection of book cover designs. I’ve finally gotten up the nerve to offer them. Designed and ready, … More Wednesday Writing — Book Cover Designs
Saturday, December 5, 2020 Thanks for coming back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! I took a little break, but I’m here today with an episode that is… eventful to say the least. Random Reader Things Dan Antion at No Facilities provided the “random reader thing” used in this chapter — stopwatch. This is a … More The Delta Pearl 57 — Pin
Thursday, December 3, 2020 Thursday Doors — in Thistledown! Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos from around the world. Bloggers around the world create their own Thursday Doors post each week. Beginning this week, Dan Antion is the new host. Many … More Thursday Doors in Thistledown
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Fly your imagination to new heights! Perception is a strange beast. We all see things through our own “filters,” which means they probably look different to us than they appear to the rest of the world. My perception of holidays is different because of my unique situation. While Thistledown — Midsummer … More Wednesday Writing — Perception & Old Friends, Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam
Saturday, November 28, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos! Even if you don’t live in the country that is my home, most of you know that Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in the USA this week. No matter what the holiday, my personal way of commemorating it is simple — even humble. Even though the day of celebration … More Giving Thanks
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Every now and then Diana Wallace Peach talks about her muse. In fact, she has more than one. She gets other authors talking about their muses. I listen, mystified. Apparently most authors have a muse — or several. Then I usually respond with the complaint that I don’t seem to have … More Wednesday Writing — Meet the Muse
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hearing, Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Traditionally those are the five senses. I suddenly decided to rerun this mini-series on The Senses. I originally did this series five years ago, so maybe it’s fitting. In novel writing I try to involve all your (the reader’s) senses. Today I want all of us … More Wednesday Writing with the Senses — Hearing
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday, January 26, 2020 The #steampunk riverboat is back, my chuckaboos! My Writing Process From the beginning, back in the original version of The Delta Pearl, I wanted to give the story two unique characteristics (along with the magical riverboat setting). One was the gemstone names for the crew. The other was having the … More The Delta Pearl 21 — Poison
Saturday, January 1x, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! There have been several interruptions in the voyage of The Delta Pearl during the past few months. I appreciate you for steadfastly coming back to the riverboat dock. With that in mind, here are links from the most recent chapters. The Delta Pearl … More The Delta Pearl 20 — Slash
Saturday, January 11, 2020 Happy weekend, my chuckaboos! You must be tired of hearing me complain — I’ve had “the everything flu” for two weeks. I’m finally doing better, although sinus and tummy issues are still trying to hang on. Anyhow, after two weeks of it, I’m purely exhausted and couldn’t get a chapter of … More Delta Pearl Delay
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Announcing my first non-fiction book! Well, not exactly. In my long career of writing and editing in the “Federal world,” I produced volumes and volumes of non-fiction. However, I didn’t get the credit for that work. So, I should say that this is my first independently published non-fiction book. I hoped to … More Jazz Age Wednesdays — Speak Flapper #NewBook
Saturday, January 4, 2019 Happy New Year, my chuckaboos! May the new decade and the year 2020 bring 20/20 vision. I’m still crawling back to the surface after Santa brought me a big bag of the Everything Flu on Christmas morning. The “stomach flu” part of “everything” is still hanging on. So let’s get right to … More The Delta Pearl 19 — Flirt
Saturday, December 28, 2019 When I created Wednesday’s holiday greeting I felt fine. Little did I know that I was on Santa’s “Naughty List.” The Jolly Old Elf brought me a flu bug Christmas morning. Not to worry. I expect to be fine and begin 2020 in good health. That said, I apologize for the inevitably … More The Delta Pearl 18 — Bump
Wishing you and yours all the blessings of the holiday season. Welcome to my sanctuary. I hope I can give you a moment of peaceful relaxation. Regardless of what we intend, this time of year usually gets stressful. For many it can be a painfully sad time. You’re welcome here, to take a moment away … More Happy Holidays from Thistledown
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam book is ready to fly your imagination to new heights! Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene (that’s me!) is a wildly whimsical tale of faeries. However, lest you think you’re too old for that stuff, it also has a dark side. For those who read the … More #NewBook Launch: Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam
