Stevie Turner shines a light on The Inyan Beacon
June 26, 2023
Category: Writing Process
Happy Midsummer — Celebrate with the magical friends of Thistledown
June 19, 2023
Monday, June 19, 2023 It’s time for Midsummer — Thistledown: Midsummer Bedlam! Some of you are already familiar with Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam. With Midsummer at hand, I thought it would be fun for us to play the “name game” that got that story started. I had found a “What’s your fairy name” thing online … More Happy Midsummer — Celebrate with the magical friends of Thistledown
Wednesday Writing — Food in Classic Literature
June 14, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Hello, everyone. Longtime followers know that occasionally I do posts about Writing for the Senses. For me, smell and taste are the most powerful senses to evoke the imagination of the reader. Maybe that’s why food and drink has taken a part in many classic stories and films. There’s even a … More Wednesday Writing — Food in Classic Literature
The Inyan Beacon #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Story-1
May 3, 2023
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!
April 26, 2023
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!
Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors — Layers (Atonement in Zugzwang Catch-up)
April 5, 2023
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
March 8, 2023
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
Wednesday Writing — Planner vs. Pantser
February 22, 2023
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Hello, everyone. Come in and make yourself comfortable for some writerly thoughts. For those who don’t care about that sort of thing, there’s a short story at the end of this post. Those of you who visit here on weekends know that beginning in January, I was getting ready to start … More Wednesday Writing — Planner vs. Pantser
A Personal Update
February 12, 2023
Sunday, February 12, 2023 I know my presence in the blog world has been unpredictable lately. This is a personal update. Don’t worry, I’m not going to delve into my heartache, past or present. When Aspen died, eight years ago, I swore that Crystal would be the final feline. Throughout her 16 ½ years, Crystal … More A Personal Update
Writing with the Senses — Sight
February 1, 2023
Updated August, 2025 Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell Hello, everyone. What’s the fastest way to cause a reader to become immersed in a story? Include the physical senses — preferably more than one of them. With that in mind, welcome to Writing with the Senses. In this series each installment will focus on each of … More Writing with the Senses — Sight
Wednesday Writing — Unexpected Settings
January 11, 2023
Seances, a psychic medium, warnings from a ghost, a manipulative fiancé, a woman who can’t go home, an older woman who might lose her job and home, a freakishly strong woman with a soul tie to an evil entity. All these things and people come together in 1920s Coral Gables, Florida. … More Wednesday Writing — Unexpected Settings
#ThursdayDoors to Enchantment — San Miguel Mission
January 5, 2023
Thursday, January 5, 2023 Doors to Enchantment Welcome to my sanctuary. It’s the first week of January in southern New Mexico, and I’ve already started the backbreaking chore of weed-pulling. That awful “artic blast” only touched the north and east of the state, but temperatures were still very low. This week has been rather mild … More #ThursdayDoors to Enchantment — San Miguel Mission
One More Time… About Sweet
November 19, 2022
Saturday, November 19, 2022 A few of you may have noticed that my Weekend Shorts post has been removed. Here’s why. We’ve been down this road before. Everyone entitled to freedom of speech. (Even if it is harmful speech.) You can have whatever vocabulary you want. (Even if others find your words profane.) Most … More One More Time… About Sweet
#BookReview Olga Núñez Miret #VictorianSlang
October 17, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022 Welcome, my chuckaboos! I’m doing an extra post this week, because I’m *almighty* honored and excited about Olga Núñez Miret’s review of“Speak Chuckaboo, Slang of the Victorian and Steam Eras.” Comments are closed here, but I hope you’ll click over to Olga’s post and say hello. https://www.authortranslatorolga.com/?p=14418 ♥ ♥ ♥ Back … More #BookReview Olga Núñez Miret #VictorianSlang
Spook-tober Shorts — Snippet: A Peril in Ectoplasm, #NewBook #Halloween
October 15, 2022
Seances, a psychic medium, warnings from a ghost, a manipulative fiancé, a woman who can’t go home, an older woman who might lose her job and home, a freakishly strong woman with a soul tie to an evil entity. All these things and people come together in 1920s Coral Gables, Florida. … More Spook-tober Shorts — Snippet: A Peril in Ectoplasm, #NewBook #Halloween
Wednesday Writing — #Halloween Cover Reveal
September 28, 2022
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 This is a short post, because I’m busy writing. About six weeks ago I started a story for Halloween. I wasn’t sure it would be long enough to publish, so I felt sure I would finish it quickly. I wanted to present it by October 1st with plenty of reading time … More Wednesday Writing — #Halloween Cover Reveal
Wednesday Writing — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
September 21, 2022
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Belated Happy Anniversary… to me Welcome, my chuckaboos! Yes, I’m in a Victorian state of mind. Many of you will remember that “chuckaboo” was slang in that era for a dear friend. I don’t talk about the details of this, so I don’t often mention it. However, September holds two … More Wednesday Writing — The Letter A. #VictorianSlang
From the Julia Sugarbaker Soapbox: About Sweet
August 24, 2022
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 This is a different sort of post for me. I try to restrict my posts to topics related to writing, publishing, and images. This topic has nothing to do with writing — yet it has everything to do with— any and everything, including writing. It’s about one of my quickest triggers. … More From the Julia Sugarbaker Soapbox: About Sweet
Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 4 — Don’t Chicken Out
August 3, 2022
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Welcome back to the inside of my head. It can be a wasteland in there. You might want to bring some water. Don’t chicken out — come on inside. You’re no dumb-cluck. Later you can crow to the world that you survived. Can you tell where I’m going yet? For the … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 4 — Don’t Chicken Out
Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 3 — Being Indie
July 27, 2022
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Welcome to my sanctuary everyone, whether you are a reader, writer, blogger, “Doors” aficionado or something else. As you see by the title, my post is doing double duty again, but what the heck? I’ve always been a multi-tasker. I’ve had too many challenges and bad dreams lately, so you’ll see … More Wednesday Writing & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 3 — Being Indie
Wednesday Writing, & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 2
July 20, 2022
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Yes, my post is doing double duty again. I’m flattered that Robbie Cheadle liked my post about My Author’s Mind enough last week that she used the theme. I think she’s doing the same this week, so be sure to pop over and visit her blog. Anyhow, that caused us to … More Wednesday Writing, & #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind 2
#ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind — Noisy Characters
July 7, 2022
Thursday, July 7, 2022 Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone. To those of you in the USA, I hope you were able to enjoy Independence Day. To my neighbors to the north, I hope it was a lovely Canada Day. Thursday Doors, is a weekly feature hosted by Dan Antion. It allows door lovers … More #ThursdayDoors to My Author’s Mind — Noisy Characters
A Strange Short for #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Blue Door
May 19, 2022
Thursday, May 19, 2022 It’s still Thursday where I am… although not for much longer. I was not satisfied with my progress on “Dead of Winter” today, although there was a little. So, after my usual day was finished, I wrote another response for the Thursday Doors writing challenge, hosted by Dan Antion. This one … More A Strange Short for #ThursdayDoors Writing Challenge — Blue Door
A Short-short for Thursday Doors Writing Challenge, Lighthouse
May 14, 2022
Sunday, May 15, 2022 Welcome to my sanctuary. Lighthouses seem like sanctuaries to me. Today I’m sharing another response I wrote for the Thursday Doors writing challenge, hosted by Dan Antion. As upside-down as it seems, writing these (at night after I’m certain that I can’t focus on finishing Dead of Winter”) has helped me … More A Short-short for Thursday Doors Writing Challenge, Lighthouse
Monday, but a Thursday Doors Challenge #1, @DanAntion, Deborah M. Zajac
May 9, 2022
Monday, May 19, 2022 Welcome, all. You wouldn’t believe how down on myself I’ve been, because I haven’t been able to plunge through the PTSD-anxiety that keeps me from finishing “Dead of Winter.” I had also forgotten about the Thursday Doors writing challenge, hosted by Dan Antion. I had promised to participate and was looking … More Monday, but a Thursday Doors Challenge #1, @DanAntion, Deborah M. Zajac
Thursday Doors to #WomensHistoryMonth — the #1920s
March 17, 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Dimitri Svetesikas, Pixabay Since my post is skimpy on actual doors, here’s a lovely old green door with shutters (a sort of door) and a wall box (which has another sort of door). Doors to Women’s History Yes, it’s time for “the wearing of the green,” but … More Thursday Doors to #WomensHistoryMonth — the #1920s
Thursday Doors to Enchantment — the North-country of Dead of Winter
February 17, 2022
Thursday, February 17, 2022 Doors to Enchantment Welcome to my sanctuary. Spring is on the way in the Land of Enchantment, but Winter will be on my mind for weeks to come as I finish the final two installments of “Dead of Winter.” In response to the Thursday Doors challenge, hosted by Dan Antion, I’ve looked … More Thursday Doors to Enchantment — the North-country of Dead of Winter
Thursday Doors to Enchantment — In the Pink
February 10, 2022
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
Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors — Answering Diana’s Challenge
January 19, 2022
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Welcome to my sanctuary. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. In the magic of Teagan’s Books, today it’s both Wednesday and Thursday. I’m combining my response to a writing challenge from D. Wallace Peach with Thursday Doors, hosted by Dan Antion. https://nofacilities.com/2022/01/20/old-wethersfield-business/ What can I say? There was a … More Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors — Answering Diana’s Challenge
Visit the No Facilities Bar — New Serial on the Way
July 24, 2021
Saturday, July 24, 2021 I’m at the No Facilities Bar Hello, all. Welcome back. Today I’m splitting myself. I’m also at Dan Antion‘s No Facilities Bar. Click here to join the party. We’re having a great time. I went to that virtual event in style. In honor of my upcoming new serial, I had to … More Visit the No Facilities Bar — New Serial on the Way
Wednesday Writing — Pride & Flowers, Prejudice & Dirigibles
July 21, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Welcome, everyone. Mother Nature has been wreaking havoc across her planet. Wherever you are, I hope you are safe and well. I have multiple pots on the fire. This one won’t be mentioned very often. However, since the new serial platform, #KindleVella just became available to readers, I’m dedicating a post … More Wednesday Writing — Pride & Flowers, Prejudice & Dirigibles
New Serial Preparation — Transportation
July 3, 2021
Saturday, July 3, 2021 Hello, everyone. As most of you know, the blog serial I’ve been writing for the past two years, ended last weekend. You can find The Delta Pearl conclusion here. I’m taking a short break from blog-serial writing — but not a break at all, generally. Anyhow, my next serial will be … More New Serial Preparation — Transportation
Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam by Teagan Riordain Geneviene #bookreview #folktales #myths — Books and Such
June 28, 2021
Monday, June 28, 2021 This weekend, after a two-year run, I posted the final episode of The Delta Pearl, my latest blog serial. It seems fitting somehow, that Teri Polen also posted her review of the novel version of one of my past serials, Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam. I’m excited to see this whimsical tale of … More Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam by Teagan Riordain Geneviene #bookreview #folktales #myths — Books and Such
Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors — Wagons
April 21, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Wagon Doors Hello, all. Now and then I find a way that I can participate in the Thursday Doors blog posts, hosted by Dan Antion. “Dead of Winter: Journey 4, The Old Road” lets me do that because of a detail in my writing process. There are a few things I … More Wednesday Writing & Thursday Doors — Wagons
Wednesday Writing — Cover Reveal
February 24, 2021
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Hello, everyone. Welcome to my sanctuary. When I sat down, my intention was to write a post about making book covers. However, I got so caught up in the edits for the third “journey” of Dead of Winter that I’m just plain worn out. That said, the next installment is on … More Wednesday Writing — Cover Reveal
Wednesday Writing — Question & Answer Party
February 17, 2021
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Hello, everyone. Happy hump day. My serial approach in publishing Dead of Winter in novelette-sized monthly installments is rather unusual. It will take months for some story elements to be fully revealed. I realize it’s hard to be patient. So, I thought it might be fun to have a sort of … More Wednesday Writing — Question & Answer Party
Wednesday Writing — Cat Seeds
February 10, 2021
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Yes, that’s another of my Designed & Ready Book Covers. I held back on using it for myself because I wanted to show it as an example of my portfolio. However, it did inspire a short-short story. I’m sharing that today as an early Valentine from me to all of you. … More Wednesday Writing — Cat Seeds
Announcing — Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn
February 3, 2021
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
A Visit from Roberta Eaton Cheadle & a Ghost!
February 1, 2021
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!
Thursday Doors — Book Cover Designs
January 28, 2021
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
Thursday Doors, with Olga Núñez Miret & John W. Howell
January 21, 2021
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
Thursday Doors within Doors — Visiting Dan Antion, Robbie Cheadle, Teri Polen, & Mark Bierman
January 14, 2021
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 Writing & Thursday Doors to the West
January 13, 2021
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 Writing & Thursday Doors — Visiting with D. Wallace Peach
January 6, 2021
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
New Series Launch — Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak
January 2, 2021
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 Writing — Gratitude
December 30, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Yuletide Greetings
December 23, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — for Thursday Doors
December 16, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Book Cover Designs
December 9, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Perception & Old Friends, Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam
December 2, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Meet the Muse
November 25, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Lulu visits Tea Toast & Trivia
November 18, 2020
Wednesday, November 17, 2020 My National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) efforts are floundering on the rocks of Apathy Shore. So, I was delighted when Rebecca Budd invited me to take a break for tea and talk about my dieselpunk novella, Hullaba Lulu. Rebecca wanted to do an online version of a bookstore-type author reading. I chose … More Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Lulu visits Tea Toast & Trivia
Wednesday Writing — New Book by Valentina Cirasola
November 11, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Winter’s Nightmare or Why It Took 10 Years
October 21, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Cover Reveal & Vote
October 14, 2020
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
Revisiting My Steampunk Valentine & Tea Toast & Trivia
September 29, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Lulu is getting a lot of attention this week. It just wouldn’t be fair to leave out Fiona Finch. The wonderful Rebecca Budd is hosting me at her blog. Click over and listen to our conversation. Get to know Rebecca and her positivity. Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Thank you … More Revisiting My Steampunk Valentine & Tea Toast & Trivia
Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Video
September 9, 2020
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 I hope everyone in the USA enjoyed a nice Labor Day. It’s sad, but I’ve barely touched my novel in progress… That’s pretty much been how it is since January. However, lately I’ve been getting a lot done toward “bookizing” my dieselpunk novella, Hullaba Lulu. I’m on schedule to publish it … More Wednesday Writing — Hullaba Video
Wednesday Writing — 2 Book Launches!
September 2, 2020
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 We rise by lifting others… Robert Ingersoll Happy September! Welcome to my sanctuary, one and all. There’s a lot of good reading coming your way this autumn. Today I’m celebrating two marvelous authors — Diana (D. Wallace Peach) and Sarah (S. R. Mallery). These are two very different books, yet both are wonderful. … More Wednesday Writing — 2 Book Launches!
Wednesday Writing — Book Covers
August 26, 2020
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Happy hump day, everyone. As you know from my weekend post, I’ve been working on more than just my (painfully slowly written) novel in progress, and more than the serial, The Delta Pearl. I’ve also been editing a diesel-punk novella I authored in 2018. Some of you may remember, Hullaba Lulu. … More Wednesday Writing — Book Covers
Saturday — Something Personal
August 22, 2020
Saturday, August 22, 2020 Forgive me, my chuckaboos. Since 2013 I’ve been writing weekly serials, that you can read here at no charge. It would be nice to live in any of the worlds I’ve created… but this writer has a real world mortgage and utilities to pay — and more importantly, prescription cat food … More Saturday — Something Personal
Wednesday Writing — Boots
August 19, 2020
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 I wasn’t going to do a post for today, particularly when my yesterday went right down Snoopy’s tubes. (Click over and ask Dan Antion at No Facilities what that means.) However, today I’m pulling myself up by my boot-straps and trying to give that bad day the boot. Do you detect … More Wednesday Writing — Boots
Wednesday Writing — The Punk of Punk
August 5, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — This Is The Sign You’ve Been Looking For
July 29, 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 I tried to think of a post that would be positive for everyone. I came up dry. Then I thought I’d share an image prompt and challenge you to get going with whatever creation you want, inspired by the prompt. But what? I went to Unsplash.com and searched for a “random” … More Wednesday Writing — This Is The Sign You’ve Been Looking For
Wednesday Review — Brother Love
July 8, 2020
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 First, I apologize to anyone who received my accidental posts. The scheduling option I typically use wasn’t working properly. Actually it disappeared entirely… Welcome to my sanctuary. Last Wednesday’s post went to the cats. This one is for the birds! Or one bird anyhow. I’m talking about Jinx, my magpie character. … More Wednesday Review — Brother Love
Wednesday Writing — Adding Animals
July 1, 2020
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Update/Note: I wasn’t expecting this post to turn into a birthday party, but everyone is making me smile. Thank you all for your good wishes. Hugs on the wing! Welcome to my sanctuary. This post has gone to the… cats. It seems the felines have gotten inside. If you’re a cat … More Wednesday Writing — Adding Animals
Named the Kitten
June 10, 2020
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Last week, quite unexpectedly, a kitten wandered into my novel in progress. On a whim, I invited everyone to give me name suggestions for him. Those of you who know I’m a “cat person” are probably surprised that the kitten was a surprise to me… but I already had two other … More Named the Kitten
Wednesday Writing — or Procrastination?
February 26, 2020
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?
Wednesday Writing — Valentine Pondering
February 5, 2020
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
Jazz Age Wednesdays — Speak Flapper #NewBook
January 8, 2020
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
Wednesday Writing — Dialogue
December 4, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Happy December everyone. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has concluded, but one of my November activities on that book continue. It’s a good thing I’m a life-gime learner. Even though I have decades of writing and editing experience, I still enjoy study and research. I thought I’d share some of the writing … More Wednesday Writing — Dialogue
Jazz Age Wednesdays — Toasting a Ghost in the Kitchen
September 25, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 I’m still celebrating the launch of A Ghost in the Kitchen. I wonder if Pip will ever learn how to cook. It seems like she always lands in hot water, but I don’t think that’s what Granny Phanny had in mind. As if Pip didn’t find enough distractions on her own, now … More Jazz Age Wednesdays — Toasting a Ghost in the Kitchen
A Ghost in the Kitchen — Launch Party Trolley through Haunted Savannah!
September 21, 2019
Saturday, September 21, 2019 Welcome to the launch party for A Ghost in the Kitchen! It’s a wild ride on a magical trolley through haunted Savannah, Georgia. All the Pip books by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene. Purchase links: The Three Things Serial Story, Murder at the Bijou, and A Ghost in the Kitchen Hi everyone. I’m sorry to … More A Ghost in the Kitchen — Launch Party Trolley through Haunted Savannah!
Coming soon — A Ghost in the Kitchen
September 18, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Sheiks and Shebas, welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays! I’m working away, finishing up all the million and one details for the book launch of A Ghost in the Kitchen. I hope everyone will join me this weekend. It’s no ordinary book launch! A magical trolley full of your friends will take a tour … More Coming soon — A Ghost in the Kitchen
1920s Covers Revealed!
September 4, 2019
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays and a double cover reveal! That’s right not just one, but two covers — both for Roaring Twenties books. I’ve brought along a couple of 1920s musicians to liven up this celebration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRW1VQxmTs&pbjreload=10 I love making book covers and promo images. Today I’m double excited to reveal … More 1920s Covers Revealed!
The Delta Pearl 4 — Greet
August 24, 2019
Saturday, August 24, 2019 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! As you know, I’m re-writing a nearly finished novel, The Delta Pearl, for this serial. That has resulted in a few changes, such as the heroine, Émeraude, becoming several years younger. Now both she and one of the passengers (Victor Elam — you met him last … More The Delta Pearl 4 — Greet
Jazz Age Wednesdays — Want to Reveal?
August 21, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays! It’s been a constant “Lindy hop” choosing between priorities, shifting them, balancing, juggling, but I’ve finally done enough toward bookizing the third novel in my Roaring Twenties series, A Ghost in the Kitchen, that I’m ready to do a cover reveal. Sheiks and Shebas, could you lend a … More Jazz Age Wednesdays — Want to Reveal?
The Delta Pearl 3 — Face
August 17, 2019
Saturday, August 17, 2019 Welcome, my chuckaboos! Even though we don’t see one another face-to-face, I do feel you are my dear friends. Regardless of physical appeal — and I acknowledge the endlessly different standards of beauty, faces are usually important to how we imagine stories. Whether we’re writing tales or reading them, seeing a … More The Delta Pearl 3 — Face
Hidebound Hump Day — Hungry?
August 14, 2019
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! If you are looking for the latest installment of the #Steampunk fantasy, “The Delta Pearl,” click here for Chapter 2 – Fret. Most of you weren’t too excited about the “cock-a-leekie soup” that turned up in the last episode. However, several were downright enthuzimuzzy! At least … More Hidebound Hump Day — Hungry?
The Delta Pearl 2 — Fret
August 10, 2019
Saturday, August 10, 2019 Welcome, my chuckaboos! I warn you in advance that I’m flying by the seat of my pantser pants even more than usual today. My week has been so full of insomnia and interruptions, it’s no wonder Émeraude is looking like a worry wart. This week’s random reader things: Great minds think … More The Delta Pearl 2 — Fret
Hidebound yet Jazzy – Blog Party!
August 7, 2019
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Sheiks and Shebas — hi there, you’re at Jazz Age Wednesdays! Update: I apologize that I’ve been a poor excuse for a hostess at my own party. My Internet has been down more than it’s been up the past three days. I find myself repeatedly redoing … More Hidebound yet Jazzy – Blog Party!
The Delta Pearl 1 — Dance
August 3, 2019
Saturday, August 3, 2019 Welcome, my chuckaboos! (If you are new around here, “chuckaboo” is what the Victorians called a dear friend.) As most of you know, I’m reworking an unfinished novel The Delta Pearl for this serial. Since I have a good bit of material that I want to keep, my secret hope was that … More The Delta Pearl 1 — Dance
Hidebound Hump Day — Spewed!
July 31, 2019
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Those prim, straightlaced, hidebound Victorians would never talk about this… but I hope to give you midweek entertainment with my mishap. It could make a stuffed bird laugh. Here’s the spew. It was Monday morning, and I had slept very poorly (that happens a … More Hidebound Hump Day — Spewed!
The Delta Pearl — Prologue. A New Serial Begins!
July 27, 2019
Saturday, July 27, 2019 A New Serial Begins! Welcome, my chuckaboos! If you are new around here, “chuckaboo” is what the Victorians called a dear friend. Changes abound! Those of you who visited my midweek post already know I’ve changed things. If not, then you see that I’ve redecorated my sanctuary. After many years of … More The Delta Pearl — Prologue. A New Serial Begins!
Poll Results for the Next Serial
July 24, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 It’s Hidebound Hump Day! Welcome, my chuckaboos! I promise you are at the right place. After many years of the same blog-look, I’ve changed things. It is Hidebound Hump Day. For those of you who are new around here, “chuckaboo” is Victorian slang for dear friend. Saturday I stopped wallowing in my … More Poll Results for the Next Serial
What’s Next? Again…
July 20, 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019 Hello again, everyone. Two posts in one day is unlike me. However, it’s a reflection of how torn I’ve been, and still am, about which serial to do next. Using reader-provided random things in serials has been a great way for me to write and finish stories. However, The Guitar Mancer is … More What’s Next? Again…
What’s Next? Clues Follow
July 20, 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019 Hello everyone. Welcome to my sanctuary. Now that Brother Love has concluded, I didn’t want you to think I had given you the shaft. I’m here with some clues about what’s coming next here at Teagan’s Books. Go Back — Jack. That’s only the subtitle of the song, but it’s the biggest hint. Call … More What’s Next? Clues Follow
Kevin Cooper and his cats had me over for “An Interview with Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene”
June 24, 2019
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”
Book Review: Atonement in Bloom
October 29, 2018
Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
I’ve been aboard Teagan’s tour bus for a few days and just hopped off for some biscuits and gravy in Atonement, Tennessee. While I’m at it, I’ll attempt a little magic for Teagan and share my review of Atonement in Bloom. But, oh, not so fast. First I…
What If I Take a Break…
October 27, 2018
Saturday October 27, 2018 My heartfelt thanks to everyone who got on the party bus for the launch of Atonement in Bloom. I can’t describe how much I appreciate everyone who shared and contributed to the launch. Deme and Honeybell are still in a party mood I don’t seem to know how to really take a … More What If I Take a Break…
Baby You Can Drive My (Novel’s) Car
August 11, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018 Robert Matthew Goldstein is my “partner in crime” illustrating the #DieselPunk serial that you’ll find on my Jazz Age Wednesdays posts — “Hullaba Lulu.” Sometimes Rob also makes videos that parallel the Lulu-verse. He just did a fabulous one featuring (fictionalized) Nikola Tesla and the electric car that I wrote into the serial. That … More Baby You Can Drive My (Novel’s) Car
Whose Line Is It? Mine?
July 14, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018 Welcome, everyone. There was an improvisational comedy show (1998 – 2004 or so) that always cracked me up. I thought it was the best exercise in creativity that I’d ever seen. It was “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady, and Colin Mochrie could take any “line” … More Whose Line Is It? Mine?
The Punk of I Don’t Know — the Punk of Punk
July 7, 2018
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 certain “punks.” That’s my prerogative as proprietress … More The Punk of I Don’t Know — the Punk of Punk
Hats Off to You — from Atonement TN
June 30, 2018
Saturday, June 30, 2018 Welcome everyone. While I’m finishing edits to Atonement in Bloom, I chose to make things easy on myself and recycle a “writing process” post. Hats Off to You — What to Wear in Atonement, TN But first, a plea… What is your blog wearing? Yes, this is selfish of me. I see more and … More Hats Off to You — from Atonement TN
Books set in TN & Atonement, TN Revisited
June 23, 2018
Saturday, June 23, 2018 I can’t believe that it was way back at Christmastime, 2012 when I published my urban fantasy novel Atonement, Tennessee. That makes it downright embarrassing that I still haven’t released the second book! It’s written, but I have little time to give the editing and proofing process. Although I’m getting closer. … More Books set in TN & Atonement, TN Revisited
It’s about “Time” with Don
June 9, 2018
Saturday, June 9, 2018 Hello, one and all. Welcome to my sanctuary. Sit down on a sofa or curl up on a cushion. Today I have a special guest — author and entrepreneur Don Massenzio. Don has a twist in his upcoming book that he’s been kind enough to discus with me. It was not … More It’s about “Time” with Don
The Writer’s Reading Corner: Teagan Riordain Geneviene #IndieAuthor #fantasy
April 13, 2018
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Spring has finally arrived in western KY! Yesterday was gorgeous and today looks to be the same. I have a treat for you today – my guest is the infamous Teagan Riordain Geneviene. Whether you’ve read her books or are a regular visitor to her blog, you’re familiar with…
Share Your Thoughts & Vote
March 6, 2018
Don’t Panic Thistledowinans, don’t panic. It’s not finished yet. I don’t know how many episodes it will take for me to make my way to the conclusion. However, I can’t stop thinking ahead… hence this posted request. Share your thoughts — Please I can’t seem to find the time to blog and write novels. Yet … More Share Your Thoughts & Vote
Featured Blogger: Teagan’s Books
September 4, 2017
My heartfelt thanks to Rob Goldstein for reviving this monthly feature — and for letting me have the first post! I know I’ve been blogging a good bit this weekend, but I cannot resist sharing this with all of you. Please click over to visit Rob and check out his brilliant work. Hugs on the … More Featured Blogger: Teagan’s Books
A Bucket-full of Leftovers
April 1, 2017
Recently when we talked about “Using Leftovers,” I had no idea that I’d basically be using leftovers for then next few posts. This round of leftovers started with the “My First Blog Post” challenge. I first saw this challenge over at Geoff’s blog. Then Tess dared me to do it. If you want to play by … More A Bucket-full of Leftovers
What to Wear?
January 13, 2017
Welcome everyone. I’m glad the weather does not usually effect our ability to have these virtual visits, but horse-feathers, it’s cold out there! Or at least it is cold for a lot of us. The question of what to wear is answered by “A coat!” Have you guessed that I’m leading into another writing process post? Some people … More What to Wear?
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