I’m thrilled to share Dan Antion’s Thursday Doors post, announcing the group’s new “badge.” I’ve always wished I could get out with a camera and photograph doors or life in general. That’s partly what my entry reflected, but mostly I wanted to “show” the doors aficionados by including the camera. Click the “We have a … More We Have a Winner! — No Facilities
Thursday, October 21, 2021 You may have noticed that I took down my pages for Designed & Ready Book Covers. Eventually I’ll promote them again. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t do a book cover for someone who knows about them — I’m just not advertising. For now, I’m focusing on writing. That said, … More His Ladyship — #NewBook by Stevie Turner
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 I’ve been carrying on about my monthly series of novelettes, “Dead of Winter.” So today I wanted to do something different. Junebug (above), whose many moods include the mood to share, told Crystal, and Crystal told me… about something marvelous. You see, Junebug’s human, S.R. (Sarah) Mallery is sharing free Kindle … More Wednesday Writing — Free from SR Mallery
Monday, August 2, 2021 Wow… you know someone is truly kind and generous when she features you in the middle of launching a new book. Heartfelt thanks to Robbie Cheadle for promoting my Designed & Ready Book Covers service along with her lovely new book of poetry. It’s a diverse and engaging collection of her … More A new poetry book: Behind Closed Doors by Robbie Cheadle
Saturday, May 29, 2021 Hello, my chuckaboos. Thanks for coming to the river. The Delta Pearl has paused for a moment of silence for this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It … More Pause for Reflection
Wednesday, May 19, 2021Break out the giggle water and join this shindig as I celebrate this pos-i-lutely fab review from author Teri Polen. Lulu is one of my favorite characters. This snarky flapper always brightens my mood. Scroll down for a link to the rest of Teri’s swell post. You’re the cat’s pajamas! Hullaba Lulu, … More #bookreview Hullaba Lulu: A #DieselPunk Adventure — Teri Polen at Books and Such
Sunday, May 9, 2021 Inspiration is a two way street. Thanks to fellow writer and blogger, Dan Antion for keeping me encouraged and inspired.Click the link at the bottom of this post to join the fun at his fictional bar. Comments are closed here. Cheers! It’s good to no longer have to worry about the … More Inspiration on My Left — Dan Antion at the No Facilities Virtual Bar
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Announcing a gem of an anthology, collected by Roberta Eaton Cheadle and Kaye Lynne Booth. If you love poetry, then don’t miss this one. Click on through to learn more. There’s also a delightful reading from Robbie. Did you know Robbie has a YouTube channel with all her video readings? (And … More Tuesday Treasure — Poetry Treasures, an anthology from Robbie and Kaye
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 I’m both thrilled and humbled by a marvelous and mindful review by Olga Núñez Miret I hope you’ll click over to Olga’s amazing blog and her review for Dead of Winter: Journey 3, the Fever Field. Promotional image by Teagan Comments are closed. Please visit Olga. Hugs on the wing.
Saturday, January 16, 2021 Softly, scratch, scratch, scratch… … … Scratch, scratch, scratch. Did I hear something at the door? I’ll take a look. Oh? A beautiful clockwork butterfly, set with yellow-green gems. Peridot! The last time I saw you, the Dealer’s cat had just spat you onto the Delta Pearl’s carpet. You’re fluttering smoothly … More First Journey Doors at No Facilities & Delta Pearl Intervention
It’s a marvelous Monday and a sensational way to begin my 2021. “Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak” has a new review! I hope you’ll click over and visit Jaye Marie and Anita at their blog. Click here for my launch post.Hugs on the wing! Dead of Winter takes place in a fantasy world … More New Release: Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak #BookReview at Books & Bonsai Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie
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
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
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
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
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 —
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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, 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
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
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Tim and Laurie Price live on a magical spot in the Land of Enchantment. Tim shares a lot of fantastic photos at his blog, Off Center & Not Even. I was honored when he said I could “claim” one of the trees at their place. He gave me a choice of some … More Wednesday, Trees for Teagan — Off Center & Not Even
My latest book, Speak Flapper, Slang of the 1920s has made it to Sally Cronin’s Café & Bookstore. Comments are closed here. Click over and visit Sally and her extraordinary bookstore. A change of genre for Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene with her new non-fiction guide to the 1920s. Speak Flapper with a wonderful cover. About the book … More Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves #Non-Fiction – Speak Flapper: Slang of the 1920s by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Smorgasbord Blog Magazine
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
Happy weekend and happy holidays, my chuckaboos! Between the launch work of the past two weeks (prep and actual launch) for Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam, I was working hard. Now, I’m blessed to have a friend offer to do some handyman-type work around my house — things I’m not able to do. Now that’s a great … More What Have We Here? — No Facilities Meets Thistledown
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Update: Hello all. I just wanted to let you know — heartfelt thanks to everyone who left comments at Valentina’s blog. I’ve been leaving replies, but they disappeared. So I’m updating here, to say that I appreciate you, even though you may not see the comments. Valentina Cirasola has honored me … More Spotlight: Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Valentina Expressions
Designer and author, Valentina Cirasola, shares my own thirst for colors. Click over and enjoy the launch of her book, “Red — A Voyage Into Colors.” I am happy to announce the release of the Second Edition of the book ©RED – A Voyage Into Colors, a book on colors I published for the … More Let’s Travel In The Cosmos Of Colors, Book Launch | Valentina Cirasola | Interior Designer — Valentina Expressions
Teri Polen is hosting me at her yearly October festival, Bad Moon Rising. Please click here to visit and comment. (Comments are disabled here.) From Teri Polen: Happy Friday! And I’m about to make your day even better. The creativity of today’s author never fails to astound me. From her three ingredients stories (objects chosen by … More Bad Moon Rising 2019 — Brother Love
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
Originally posted on Robbie's inspiration:
What Amazon says “Brother Love – a Crossroad” is a mysterious “Twilight Zone-ish” short novella. It was inspired by the combination of Neil Diamond’s song and the blues legends of Robert Johnson and the Devil at the Crossroads. As in the real world, things in this tale are not…
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Delighted to share the news of a new release Brother Love (A Crossroad) by Teagan Riordain Geneviene. If you have been following the serial on her website, you can now enjoy in this novella bringing all the episodes together. About Brother Love “Brother Love – a Crossroad” is a…
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Here’s something extra at the crossroads. (Don’t fret, you can still read Chapter 7 of Brother Love, by clicking that link.) The Brother Love serial is nearing a writer’s crossroads. Within a few more chapters there will be a major revelation. Although some mystery will remain, I’m undecided about whether it is enough … More Brother Love — A Question for you, dear reader
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 It’s Get Caught Reading Month, and look what you’ve caught me reading! I’m honored to promote a new collection of medical thrillers. You may have seen it making the rounds. This boxed set includes a novel from one of the first followers of this blog — Christoph Fischer. You couldn’t meet … More Do No Harm — Box Set Launch
May 16, 2019 Usually I only post twice a week, but this is a special occasion. Recently, Rob Goldstein and I were sending emails back and forth, basically goofing around. I sent him an image by artist Michael Whelan and and added a whimsical line. And then another, and another. Suddenly Rob said, “Let’s make this into … More An Extra (Special) Story — Trina Woke from a Dream
Originally posted on Teagan's Books:
Saturday, May 11, 2019 Brother Love composite by Teagan R. Geneviene Welcome back to the crossroads everyone! I should probably begin with a disclaimer. This story is not about religion, nor is it a social commentary — that’s just part of the setting. I also want you to understand…
Originally posted on No Facilities:
The details in this house are amazing. I’m not sure it fits in Mississippi, but I do like it. Two weeks ago, I included a sad little house in the gallery of doors. I’ve been looking for a house for Teagan’s story that fits her general concept for Birdie Devovo’s…
Saturday, April 13, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! It’s been awhile since I shared a Victorian Novels post. Since my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. will conclude with the next chapter, I wanted to do one more of these features. A few years ago I read a Project Gutenberg copy of The Jewel … More Straitlaced Saturday — The Jewel of Seven Stars
Originally posted on Author Kevin Cooper:
Esmeralda Lawton is sick of the big city. “Ralda” was betrayed until trust became a theoretical concept. So it’s a dream come true when she buys an old estate, complete with historic cemetery. Okay, she isn’t excited about the cemetery, but she’s strangely drawn to the estate. Atonement, Tennessee,…
March 9, 2019 We went back in time, from the Roaring Twenties to the Victorian Era. This spring, it’s time to get back to the future, if by the future you mean the days when flappers did the Charleston and the Lindy Hop. Paisley Idelle Peabody, aka Pip, will dance to a different beat. Her … More Coming in Spring — What’s that in Granny Phanny’s kitchen?
Saturday, February 23, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! I’m here with another Victorian Novels feature. This series complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Jane Austen has been mentioned in more than one of the serial chapters. I just realized that one of her novels escaped my attention. How … More Straitlaced Saturday — Mansfield Park
Saturday, February 9, 2018 Diana Wallace Peach started a monthly feature at her blog, Myths of the Mirror. I caved into the temptation to play along. Click the link to learn more. Each month, Diana issues an image as a prompt. This time, my response is a twofer! My first response is my alteration of … More Atonement Ganesha
Saturday, January 5, 2018 I had the next episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers ready to post today. Instead, we’re visiting Atonement, TN. Why? Diana Wallace Peach started a new monthly feature at her blog, Myths of the Mirror. I caved into the temptation to play along. Click the link to … More Atonement TN Meets the Ice Dragon
Saturday, December 22, 2018 Hello everyone! While I was trying to finish my Straightlaced Saturdays post, WordPress refused to give me anything but a spinning circle. Well, my chuckaboos, life has been a crazily spinning circle all week. Now that the WP gremlins are finally cooperating… I’m too worn out to work. So please accept my apologies. … More Steampunk Train Delay & Happy Holidays
Friday, December 14, 2018 Here’s the latest book in the exciting “Escaping Psychiatry” series by Olga Núñez Miret! I’ve been eagerly awaiting this next volume in a terrific series. This isn’t just another “psychological thriller” — it’s written by a real-world forensic psychiatrist, and her expertise is clear in the entire series. I pre-ordered it … More It’s here! DEADLY QUOTES. Escaping Psychiatry 3 by Olga Núñez Miret
via Tales from Fraggle Towers Monday, December 10, 2018 I’m having a Wayne and Garth moment for not realizing the fabulous Fraggle had done a rockin’ review of not just one, but all the Atonement books — at Fraggle’s Other Place. So, I’m doing an extra post to share it. I hope you’ll click over and … More Tales from Fraggle Towers
Saturday, December 8, 2018 When I was ready to publish Atonement in Bloom, blogger extraordinaire Dan Antion did the first ever (as far as we know) fictional Thursday Doors post. He used doors and buildings from his part of the country that made him think of my quirky fantasy town in Tennessee. Recently, with the photos Dan … More A Bloomin’ Barn
Saturday, November 24, 2018 Welcome, everyone. I hope you’ve had a wonder-filled week. Something fun and unexpected happened to me. More on that in a second. First things first. If I had never written Atonement, Tennessee then I would have never started this blog. I wouldn’t have written any of the 1920s serials, or met … More A Bloomin’ Otherworldly Pigs Snippet
Saturday, November 3, 2018 Welcome, everyone. As you know, I worked on the second novel in my Atonement, TN universe for several years before recently publishing Atonement in Bloom. Forgive me if continue to celebrate the completion of that endeavor — my head and my heart are still in my quirky fictional town. So, I decided to write … More A Bloomin’ Short — Blossoms & Bears
Originally posted on ravenhawks' magazine Magick for Mind Body and Soul:
Atonement in Bloom by Teagan Geneviene My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great Read I really enjoyed my journey back to Atonement Tennessee. Lilith the very adventurous calico cat is still getting in and out of scrapes. Ralda cannot avoid fae magic no matter…
October 20, 2018 Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit — Atonement in Bloom is finally published! It was a wild ride, even after I finished all the work on the novel. Meaning I’m not best pleased with all the bumps in the road from the Amazon take-over of Create Space… Now, let’s get this … More Book Launch – Party Bus & Atonement TN Book Fair!
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Delighted to share my review of the latest release from Teagan Riordain Geneviene which is a lovely story of about glowing pigs and a prequel to Atonement, Tennessee. About The Glowing Pigs – Snort Stories of Atonement, Tennessee – A short book long on characters…. These snort stories are…
Save the Date! It’s a virtual #ArtShow of images by Robert M. Goldstein, the illustrator of Hullaba Lulu. The venue is the #SteamPunk submarine of Cornelis Drebbel! You are invited to join Rob and me at my blog for the showing — Under the Sea, all next weekend, beginning September 21st. Stay tuned for Straightlaced Saturday this weekend and Copper, the Alchemist, … More Invitation — Virtual Art Gallery Showing — Under the Sea — the work of Robert M. Goldstein
You know Rob Goldstein is my “partner in crime,” illustrating Hullaba Lulu. His talents go far beyond art. Click over to his place. He’ll direct you to his fascinating podcast about dissociative identity disorder, hosted by Mental Health Advocate, Matthew Pappas. You will learn what a wonderful accomplishment his art really is. Be sure to … More Podcast: Rob Goldstein on BeyondYourPast.com
Originally posted on Teagan's Books:
Saturday, July 7, 2018 Welcome to my sanctuary — an oasis free of politics, religion, and the judgments that often go with both. It’s my safe haven where we can relax in the comfort and encouragement of each other’s presence — free of bullies and passive aggressive princesses. I’m allowing…
Originally posted on yadadarcyyada:
Sorry I’m not sorry…Not sorry I took a blogging break to question myself. I was seized with a feeling, a feeling that I had nothing else to say…I know that doesn’t stop some folks, but I didn’t want to waste my time or yours, you know, overstay my welcome. Then lately,…
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Today is the release date for the print edition of The Gemini Connection! I’ve spent so much time with these characters over the past year plus, and they’re ready to send out into the world – kind of like shoving your kids out of the nest. I hope you…
Welcome everyone. I’m visiting our wonderful Story Reading Ape. I’m there to encourage you to thrive. However, I’m on the run from one campus to another at work today, and it will be hard to keep up. So please leave comments at Chris’ blog here. And please be patient with me. Thriving Thursdays: Willing Instead of Wishing Did … More Thriving Thursdays: Willing Instead of Wishing
This isn’t really a post. No, you aren’t imagining being here… Chris Graham hosted me at the Story Reading Ape’s tree-house for this post in July, 2017. I had also published it on LinkedIn in 2015 — but I forgot to put it in my own “Motivational” category here. So that’s all I’m really doing … More Thriving Thursdays: Danger!
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
This is a very enjoyable murder story set in the 1920s. Pip, Granny Phanny and a whole bunch of alliterated characters populate the story of surprisingly strong suspense with equally surprising turns of events. This is hugely enjoyable and definitely recommended to anyone with a sense of fun and humour. I…
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Welcome, Teagan Geneviene! If you’re a fan of Teagan’s book, Atonement, Tennessee, I’m about to make your day. She’s nearly finished the sequel, Atonement in Bloom, and an excerpt is below! Even better, it’s from Lilith’s POV, my fav calico cat. Sit back, relax, and learn some new things about Teagan.…
Originally posted on yadadarcyyada:
Something has changed within me Somehow I’m not the same I’m tired of playing someone else’s game Too late for second-guessing Too late to press stop (oops, I hit Publish!) Time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap! Some things I cannot change But till I try, I’ll never…
Source: Smorgasbord Book Promotion – Air Your Reviews – Teagan Riordain Geneviene and M.C.V. Egan Huge thanks to Sally G. Cronin for sharing these wonderful reviews of my novella. Also, my appreciation to Bette Stevens and Vashi Quiroz-Vega for reviews that thrilled me! Have a thriving Thursday everyone! Comments are closed here, but please visit Sally … More Smorgasbord Book Promotion – Air Your Reviews – Teagan Riordain Geneviene and M.C.V. Egan
Originally posted on beetleypete:
I am always happy to promote new books published by fellow bloggers. Teagan is no exception, and I am pleased to feature her new novel. She is an American, a published author, and a blogger too. And what a blogger! Generous, involved, and engaged, she is an example to us all…
Recently Phil Taylor at “The Phil Factor” participated in the launch of my new novel Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I. Now I’m honored to return the favor as he releases a new book. Read all about it HERE at Phil’s wonderful humor blog. Be sure to leave a comment there to wish him luck. … More Sharing: Time to Lie by Phil Taylor
Originally posted on The Writer Next Door | Vashti Q:
#CreativityFound is one of my favorite hashtags, but I use it sparingly, and only when the person or subject matter is truly deserving. Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene is clearly worthy because she is the epitome of creativity and imagination. “Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell…
I am happily overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this post! You all are spectacular. So — for now — I have as many fairy characters as I can write. Because of that I’m closing comments. However, I reserve the right to reopen this call for characters! :o) This is your chance to become a … More Come out to play! — Thistledown
Happy weekend everyone. Happy Canada Day. Happy Forth of July weekend. I know you aren’t used to me making back-to-back posts, so I have disabled comments on this one. Instead, for those of you who haven’t seen yesterday’s post, I’m linking to the previous character study in Truths Unseen You are not mistaken. I’m leaving … More Truths Unseen — Closure
Welcome, everyone. Thank you for all the encouragement you’ve given me about this story — and about just doing whatever I can, even if I find myself unable to finish telling the tale. It’s better to consider this a series of character studies, than a serial. I wrote this a week in advance because the surgery … More Truths Unseen — the 1930s Part 2
Some of you figured something was up when you saw a mid-week post from me. You were right. I prepared the first episode of Truths Unseen, and scheduled it for this weekend. Then I decided not to do that new, dark, unhappy story after all. WordPress, ever monkeying around with things, wouldn’t let me unscheduled … More Truths Not as Unseen as Intended
Last time I put it to a vote — should I do something darkly different from my other blog stories. Almost everyone said yes. Although the story is “there,” I’m still not sure I can write it. The telling is difficult. Sigh… Okay, here goes nothing! Even though sunshine is sorely absent from this story — and … More New Serial Reveal — Truths Unseen 1
What is progress anyway? A special note: I follow and comment many of your blogs regularly — getting them via email. WordPress has stopped sending me those emails, even though everything is signed-up-for and checked. I know where to find you, but it’s hard to keep up and I apologize. I guess the answers vary … More Meanwhile, Vote Here
Not really an update but… It has happened to me a number of times… I pressured and forced myself to say nothing. What hurts me is of no consequence. The one lesson my parents hammered into my soul is that I do not matter. And in the grand scheme of things, that is true. So … More Speechless
Hello everyone, I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene, taking a moment to lift you up, to help you thrive. What better place for me to do that than from the marvelous tree-house of the Story Reading Ape? Thriving Thursdays: We Rise Sometimes I feel de-motivated, denied, discounted, discombobulated, or any other de or dis that nobody enjoys. However, there is one … More Thriving Thursdays: We Rise
Happy May Day, everyone! Do you know what else May is? It’s Get Caught Reading Month. I’d like to give you another mini-series this year, but that’s just more than I can do this time. So I thought I would re-run the one I did last year, featuring blogger pets from everywhere. I’ve closed … More Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 1
Did you know that March 1st is National Pig Day (U.S.A.)? I didn’t until Madelyn Griffith-Haynie told me. Meanwhile, author and translator Olga Núñez Miret told me that she’s becoming quite fond of piglets, due in part to the “glowing otherworldly pigs” of Atonement, Tennessee. (Just a couple of Olga’s books. Click here for Amazon … More When Glowing Pigs Fly!
To read “What if I Fall -1” just click here. Welcome back. I’m playing catch-up again, re-posting some of the Thriving Thursdays mini-posts that The Story Reading Ape has so generously allowed me to do from his tree-house. Thriving Thursdays: What if I Fall – 2 What if I fall? What if someone laughs? What if it’s … More Thriving Thursdays: What if I Fall – 2
If you have already seen this post, forgive me. It is one of a series of monthly guest spots I’ve been doing at The Story Reading Ape’s blog. I’m adding it here to my Motivational section. Since it’s “been done” be sure to pay a visit to the Ape. Just click here. Thriving Thursdays: The Value of … More Thriving Thursdays: The Value of Nonsense
2017 Is a Fire Rooster Year My post for the calendar New Year was about “animalizing” your writing (that post is here). As most of you know, the Chinese zodiac is a cycle of 12 animal signs. Each year is represented by an animal. So I thought it would be fun to mention the Chinese New … More Three Things Fire Rooster
You may have already seen this post. It is one of a series of monthly guest spots I’ve been doing at The Story Reading Ape’s blog. I’m adding it here to my Motivational section. Since it’s “been done” be sure to visit at the Ape’s tree-house. Just click here. Thriving Thursdays: Adjust Accordingly I was … More Thriving Thursday: Adjust Accordingly
I usually limit myself to one or two posts a week (certainly not 3 in a weekend, as I’ve done now). You see that I had to make an exception for this amazing post from Katzenworld. Tarnegolita at Pet Zoo Shiller gives us a truly fascinating article that is also kindly and mindfully written. Check … More Catkin – What do you think of when you hear this word?
My heartfelt thanks to Chris Graham, the one and only Story Reading Ape, for hosting me at his terrific blog on the third Thursday of each month. In order to build my “Motivational” section, I’m posting it this way (rather than the standard re-blog). However, please visit the Ape to leave a comment at the … More Thriving Thursdays: What if I Fall – 1
A year ago a very talented chef asked me to share a story at her blog for her blogiversary. That chef was Suzanne at A Pug in the Kitchen. My story was Adelle’s Teapot. We had a great time working together, so I was thrilled when she asked me again for this years blog anniversary (click … More Happy Anniversary & Pip’s Lemon Christmas
Let me be perfectly honest… I was too tired to do a post this week. It seems like that is not a “PC” way to be, but there you have it. However that treasure-trove of blogging generosity, Sally Cronin included me in a post last week. It includes a collection of writers and bloggers to … More Bloggers around the Christmas Tree – Icelandic trolls and horses, parties and Spice
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
There used to be a list of jokes about keeping a healthy level of insanity. A good sense of whimsy, an active imagination — those things will help you thrive. “I like nonsense — it wakes up the brain cells…” Dr. Seuss Here’s one more whimsical quote.…
The Three Things Serial Story Giveaway Winners Welcome back everyone. I want to thank all of you for your support in the “launch” of the novella version of The Three Things Serial Story. I realize I should have preceded the launch of this novella with a cover reveal. Then I should have done several posts … More Book Launch Giveaway Winners — Three Things Serial Story
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Esmeralda Lawton is sick of the big city. “Ralda” was betrayed until trust became a theoretical concept. So it’s a dream come true when she buys an old estate, complete with historic cemetery. Okay, she isn’t excited about the cemetery, but she’s strangely drawn to the estate. Atonement, Tennessee,…
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