Originally posted on Myths of the Mirror:
My writing break has freed up some precious time for reading, and I have two more reviews to share. These books are quite different. I hope you give one or both a try. 😀 Click on Cover for Global Amazon Link No More Mulberries by Mary Smith My Review:…
Welcome to another Thriving Thursday, everyone. I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene here with a guest post for the Story Reading Ape. Since Chris Graham is my host for these monthly posts, I have disabled comments here. Please click over and say hello to the awesome Ape (click here). Thriving Thursdays: It Could Be Raining It’s hard to thrive when … More Thriving Thursdays: It Could Be Raining
Recently author and translator (and now professor) Olga Núñez Miret reviewed my novella, The Three Things Serial Story at Riffle. Now she has shared it at her blog. (I would have simply reblogged, but I’m rushing for work, and didn’t see the reblog feature, though I’m sure it’s there.) I love and appreciate everyone’s comments. I … More Tuesday Book Blog – Three Things Serial Story
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 back, everyone. I’m muddling through with a brief post this time, continuing this “character study” series. But first, a BFF Update… Crystal had the huge growth removed last week. She bounced back in amazing form, regaining her appetite and personality. Meanwhile we awaited the test results for what couldn’t be seen. As with every … More Truths Unseen — The 1930s Part 3
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
Image courtesy of Chris Graham Welcome, one and all — to this re-run of last year’s Get Caught Reading mini-series. Without further ado, here’s the conclusion! *** It’s been fun participating in Get Caught Reading Month. I hope my zany and bizarre story encouraged people of all ages to read. Last week my real-world schedule … More Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 4 (2016 Rerun Conclusion)
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
Hello everyone. Welcome back to my rerun of last year’s mini-series, in support of Get Caught Reading Month. It’s about the escapades of our intrepid band of bloggers and their pets. Who could resist those fur babies? If you were here last year, I’m delighted that you’ve stuck with me. If this is new … More Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 3 (2016 Rerun)
“Hey Sheba! Whatcha got there? A cookbook? Applesauce! You could use one. Hold on… is that a cookbook for salads? Are you sure you can manage a salad without burning it?” “Ha! Pip, I hope you realize that you get your cooking skills (or the lack thereof) from me. Besides, I happen to have won … More Mocha Dacquoise Cake And The Winners Of the Giveaway
#GetCaughtReadingMonth Hello everyone. As you may have noticed I’m rerunning last year’s mini-series. It’s about the escapades of our intrepid band of bloggers and their pets. That was how I participated in Get Caught Reading Month. After May I’ll get back to my usual posting schedule. This when I’m not working at my “real” job, … More Get Caught Reading — The Sign of the Ape 2 (2016 Rerun)
Gotcha! Caught you blog reading. It’s Get Caught Reading Month — a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. Last year I did a zany series where an intrepid band of bloggers (and their pets!) tried to catch the illustrious Story Reading Ape in the act of reading. … More Time Travel Esc-Ape
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Today I’m hosting one of my favorite guests – Teagan! She’s so much fun, and a highly creative writer, as evidenced by her book, Three Things Serial. Who else could make short stories out of random things suggested by blog readers? It’s Friday, today is Cinco de Mayo, and the…
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
Today I’m pleased to introduce you to two pos-i-lutely fantastic guys — Kirt Tisdale and Hank Hertz! It was my great pleasure to be a guest at the Wall Gallery, Kirt’s blog, The Wall Gallery. There you will find his inspiring collection of art and photography. Thanks to Kirt for working with me on this joint … More At the Wall Gallery and on The Radio — Meet Kirt and Hank
Great news everyone — we have another guest! Dan Antion at No Facilities agreed to be my next co-conspirator collaborator. This post is already live at his blog for his One-Liner Wednesday feature. So I’m handing things over to Dan to explain. (I also think he should consider a career change to TV announcer. He gave me such a … More Pip & Pancakes with Dan
Thriving Thursdays: Fear or Courage Yeehaw! I’m back at the Tree-house again with Chris the Story Reading Ape, for another Thriving Thursday! This post is already live at his site. He has a lot of other great stuff too, so be sure to visit my favorite Ape. I’ve been down with a nasty sinus-allergy … More Thriving Thursdays: Fear or Courage?
Boy Did He Get a Wrong Number aka Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam I pay regular visits to this blog’s spam folder, because sometimes I find old friends marooned there. Don Massenzio was a good sport about being trapped there. Of course most of the things I usually find are downright insulting people who want to tear … More Boy Did He Get a Wrong Number
Hello, everyone! We have a guest today. My thanks to John W. Howell, for agreeing to do a joint post with me, using one of his fabulous lists of what not to do! Actually, this post is already live at his blog, Fiction Favorites. Some of you have already visited there, so I thank you and … More In the Pip of Time & 10 Things Not To Do
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
This post is already live at KC Books & Music. I’m also posting it here so that it will be in my library too. I hope you’ll click over and visit Kev, my host. Book Talk Gets Magical with Kev and Teagan Today I’m here with another Book Talk with Kev at KC Books and … More Book Talk Gets Magical with Kev and Teagan
It’s hump day and I needed a boost to get me through the rest of the week. I avoid midweek posts, but I thought this might give me the lift I need. When this song popped into my head (again) I knew I had to share. Because I’m getting ready, ready, ready for the takeoff! … More The Characters, Murder at the Bijou
Update I finally got around to making Suzanne’s “Creamy Spring Turnip Soup.” I know anything from A Pug in the Kitchen is going to be delicious, but I confess to being lukewarm about turnips. I say that for the non-turnip lovers in the crowd. I always take shortcuts in cooking, so I know my versions … More Back to a Pug in the Kitchen — Granny Phanny & the Giant Rabbit
Thriving Thursdays: What Scares You? Thanks to Chris the Story Reading Ape once again for inviting me to be a guest at the tree-house. This post is already live there, but I want to re-share it here too. (Click here.) Of course every day I wish for you to thrive. However, Thursday is the day … More Thriving Thursdays: What Scares You?
Some of you have already seen this post at Suzanne’s blog, A Pug in the Kitchen. However, I wanted to share it here too. I have done a few collaborative blog posts with her, and we have a ton of fun. Thanks for doing another joint post with me, Suzanne! When Suzanne said she could do … More Pip Sees a Pug – in the Kitchen
In case you needed a boost to get over the midweek hump, I’m here with a launch party! John W. Howell is one of the most supportive bloggers I know. He’s also a fantastic writer of suspenseful, thrilling fiction. John has just re-launched the first book in the John Cannon trilogy, My GRL. Not only that, … More Ahoy My GRL! Re-Launch
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!
Three Things Serial Story — Book Talk Welcome back everyone! If you were wondering, this post already went live at KC Books & Music. I wanted to leave a gap before posting here. If you’ve already visited there, thank you! Kevin Cooper ever so kindly asked me to take part in his Book Talk at KC Books & … More Three Things Book Talk at Kev’s
For once I thought about doing a Valentine’s story before the last minute. It’s a good thing too, because I stumped myself. I wanted to use characters from Atonement, Tennessee, and bring back one from a past Valentine from Atonement, Tennessee as well. However, connecting that part to another Atonement character presented quite a problem. … More A Valentine from Atonement, Tennessee 2017
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
Last weekend I had another lovely visit with Suzanne at A Pug in the Kitchen. I pos-i-lutely enjoy our joint posts, so I’m re-sharing it here today. It includes another little vignette from the “universe” of my character Paisley Idelle Peabody, aka Pip. But more about that shortly, because to me, the main attraction is Suzanne’s marvelous cooking! … More Pip Arrives in Savannah
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?
In my novella, The Three Things Serial – a Little 1920s Story, Pip dubs one of her friends “the astronaut man.” That character is Andy Avis and he writes science fiction stories (hence Pip’s nickname for him). He happens to have a gigantic crush on Mona. In the novella, Andy is working on a re-imagining of A … More Three Things Serial Goes to Mars?
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
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?
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
Happy New Year everyone! I didn’t have this video/greeting finished in time to add it to my regular weekly post. However, the Year of the Monkey wreaked such havoc that I had to celebrate its passing. My post on Friday, wasn’t a proper New Year’s greeting. So I’m doing the traditional recap of … More Goodbye Mean Old Monkey — Happy New Year
Today I thought a little “writing process” post would be fun. So I ask you… Is your writing beastly? Don’t get defensive. I’m sure your words are beautiful. However, maybe it should be beastly. One way to animate your words is to well — animalize them. (No, that is not a word. Now it’s a “Teaganese” … More Is Your Writing Beastly?
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
Three Things Serial 1920s Party! You’ve all made this Roaring Twenties party a huge success. New guests keep arriving (be sure to meet them in the comments). Everyone is having such a great time that I’ve decided to let this hootenanny continue through this weekend too! So happy holidays to all you Sheikhs and Shebas! … More 1920s Party — Three Things Serial Story
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.…
#TuesdayBookBlog at Olga, Author Translator Please click this link. My little 1920s novella, The Three Things Serial Story, just got a lovely endorsement from Olga Núñez Miret. Of course I couldn’t resist sharing! Please drop by Olga’s blog to say hello — comments are there. Check out her extraordinary collection of books too. Stay tuned here as well. … More Three Things Serial Shout-Out
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
Book Launch? Sort of… The Three Things Serial Story A Little 1920s Story Should I call this a book launch? That just doesn’t feel right, because I already did this story (and others) here at Teagan’s Books. When I started this blog at the end of 2012 I did a few posts. By 2013 I … More Book Launch: The Three Things Serial Story
In the USA the Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated this week. I’m grateful for those of you who have continued to visit and offer encouragement even though I’ve stopped giving away episodes of a novel or serial. I’m thankful for you. My National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) story, The Delta Pearl, is set on a very … More The Art of Taking a Break: Rolling on a Riverboat
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,…
Welcome everyone! To most sane people it would seem like the intense challenge of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) would be the last thing anybody who desperately needs to decompress should add to their endless pile of stress. However, it seems to be the monumental distraction that I needed. For anyone who is participating in NaNoWriMo … More The Art of Taking a Break: Slow Ride
Hello everyone. Thank you very much for visiting. I know you are not used to seeing daily posts from me. However, I wanted to show my gratitude to the people who have been so generous in supporting me this week. Yesterday, it was Chris, the Story Reading Ape. Today it is Sally. I promise to … More The Smorgasboard Features Adelle’s Teapot, an Atonement, TN Story
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
“You can choose to live on the front row… or the third row.” I love this old photo and the vivid progression it shows. It really does speak a thousand words. The pair of women on the third row look like sisters. I can imagine they…
Help! I’ve slipped into the Twilight Zone! I don’t talk work, religion, or politics here. So even though I’ve brought it up, let’s not comment about it. I’m just giving you my state of mind. But I don’t think I have to talk about it for you to understand why I have a surreal feeling … More The Art of Taking a Break: Twilight Zone
Hello, everyone. I’m here with a quick update to thank you all for your support. Special thanks for leaving three things to keep me writing my new, and totally “pantser” novel, The Delta Pearl. My word count is not up to snuff, but this year that is not the point. National Novel Writing Month is proving … More The Art of Taking a Break: NaNoWriMo Mania
Hello, everyone. You’re about to discover how demented my definition of taking a break can be… With dogged determination I endeavor to disengage form things that develop stress. Of course I get more, different, worse stress in return. I decided a distraction of monumental proportions was in order. No, not that kind of monument, though I’d … More The Art of Taking a Break: Insanity
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Welcome to Day 25! Today’s featured author is Teagan Geneviene. We’ve had so many stunning covers lately and Teagan’s is no exception. I’m one of the many who miss Sookie Stackhouse and it sounds like Atonement, Tennessee will fill that void perfectly. Synopsis Esmeralda Lawton is sick and tired…
I give my heartfelt thanks to Chris the Story Reading Ape for hosting me at his tree-house every third Thursday of the month for these Thriving Thursday posts. Kindly click on the link below to leave your comments at his blog. Thriving Thursdays: Garbage Thinking – Guest Post… Thriving Thursdays Garbage Thinking You’re getting ready for … More Thriving Thursdays: Garbage Thinking
Welcome, everyone. I’ve said that I would be taking some time off from Teagan’s Books, so why am I here? Well, I am taking a break, but I don’t want anyone to forget that I exist. I’ve realized that break taking truly is an art form. Plus it’s an art that I desperately need to figure-out. … More The Art of Taking a Break: 1
Hello everyone and happy Hump Day! You know I don’t often do midweek posts — unless there’s a special occasion. I’m delighted to announce the finale in the John J. Cannon Trilogy, from fellow blogger and author, John W. Howell. John Cannon is a character who had more than his share of “humps” to get over, so it’s … More Extra-Extra! John W. Howell Book Launch
My delightful and sagacious friend, author Sally G. Cronin graciously invited me to be her guest at an Open House. If you haven’t already, then drop by her place and say hello. Mega hugs!
I’m tickled pink! I’m blushing to tell you about it, but… I feel like I’ve been put on a billboard in Time’s Square! My novel, “Atonement, Tennessee” was named book of the month, and me author of the month. By the way, that includes an incredibly generous free offer. That’s all from the versatile Kevin … More Book of the Month — Atonement, Tennessee
I don’t often do a mid-week post, especially when I’m having workweek that sends my mind to a medieval dungeon. Then the knightly Kev appeared on the scene with this wonderful review of my novel. “Atonement, Tennessee”… The courageous Kev slayed my sorcerer of negativity and banished the dragon of self-defeat when I read his … More Atonement Tennessee
Hello everyone. The Four Naughty Chimps are back and it’s time to get jiggy! None other than the one and only Chris Graham, better known to you as The Story Reading Ape, is here today. And I’ve decided to throw him a party. Woot! Chris/Ape is such a multi-talented individual, making book cover designs and promo trailers. Not … More 3-D: A Party for the Story Reading Ape
Updated August 2025 Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell Welcome back everyone. I’m sincerely touched that this series has been so well received. But that’s a different kind of touch than the sense of touch. Working the sense of touch into your writing can bring your words to life. It helps make it relatable. Although, I confess … More Writing with the Senses — Touch
Updated August 2025 Hello, all. Welcome back to my series on the five senses. Now we move on with the sense of Taste. Hearing, Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch Think about the many different ways the sense of taste could be used to enhance your writing. It doesn’t have to be the taste of food or drink. … More Writing with the Senses — Taste
Hello everyone. Thanks for coming back. During the past four weeks we’ve all been playing with my mini-series on the five senses. However, since Valentine’s Day is this weekend I decided to write a short story for the occasion. Next weekend I’ll be back with the fifth and final part of the mini-series. If you … More A Tricky Little Valentine
Updated August 2025 Hello, everyone. Welcome back to my series on the five senses. This time we’re working with Smell. I hope today’s post doesn’t turn out to be a stinker. (Okay… sorry. You know I can’t resist a play on words.) Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell Adding the sense of smell to your writing can be … More Writing with the Senses — Smell
Hearing, Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch Welcome back to my mini-series on the five senses. Last weekend’s post on the sense of hearing was so well received that I am happy to do the second installment — Sight. Originally when I asked you for a few words about “what you heard” I expected simply words or … More Mini-Series — The Senses — Sight
Updated August, 2025 Photo by Alexas Fotos at Pixabay Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell Hello, everyone. Welcome to the second in this series of writing process posts about using the physical senses in our writing — Writing with the Senses. In this series each installment will focus on each of the senses: sight, hearing, touch, … More Writing with the Senses — Hearing
Welcome back to Atonement, TN! I was sincerely honored when Suzanne at A Pug in the Kitchen asked me to do a guest post for her wonderful blog’s anniversary. We had a great time. Here’s a link to Suzanne’s blog and my guest post (along with a lovely tea recipe and Suzanne’s beautiful photos). Suzanne is an … More A Teagan in the Kitchen — Adelle’s Teapot
Welcome to Atonement, TN everyone. I’m giving myself a break this weekend and doing a rerun. But first… I’m revising this post. I wanted to share something new with you, even though it has little to do with this post. Monarch butterflies. The butterfly is a symbol of transformation. One thing for which people who analyze books … More Character Interview: Ralda Lawton — Features from Atonement, TN
Southernisms and New Year’s Resolutions in Atonement, TN Welcome back to Atonement, TN – and happy New Year one and all! WordPress sent around the yearly stats. I’m pleased to say that the numbers for Teagan’s Books went up a little. However, the interactions with all of you here are immeasurable to me. Thanks to … More Southernisms & New Year’s Resolutions — Features from Atonement, TN
Welcome back to Atonement, TN! I hope everyone has had a wonder-filled week. I’m delighted that you’re spending a moment from the holiday weekend here. Sometimes I get a few posts prepared ahead of time (and that’s nice for me). However, that hasn’t been the case for awhile. Anyway, just as I was wondering what I could possibly … More The Sleigh: Annie’s Inventory Notes — Features from Atonement, TN
Blessings of the Yuletide to you and yours! Welcome back to Atonement, TN everyone. I hope the holiday season is bringing joy your way. The truth is that I don’t make a big deal of this particular season. However, I do enjoy giving little presents. So I spent hours trying to think of something I could give … More Seasons Greetings — Features from Atonement, TN
Welcome back everyone. Thanks for coming to Atonement, TN! It’s great to see you again — I know it can be hard to find your way to a fictional town. I’ve been delighted with everyone’s support of my “pantser” serial stories. As most of you know, those stories resulted from a writing exercise I created for … More 3 Bloom Things — Features from Atonement, TN
It’s My 3rd Blogiversary! The second day of December marked the third anniversary of this blog. Like some other things, to me it doesn’t seem nearly that long — yet it also feels like something I’ve always done. To many bloggers and readers three years and 295 posts truly is not much at all. I … More When the Greatest Is the Smallest — Features from Atonement, TN
Book Launch Feature — Author Sally G. Cronin Hello everyone. In case you aren’t familiar with her, let me just say that blogger and author Sally G. Cronin is one of the world’s most generous and supportive people. When I saw that she had a new collection of short stories coming out, I volunteered to … More Book Launch Feature — Tales from the Garden
UPDATE My friends, I thought with having an extra day this holiday weekend that I would just write, write, write. I was so excited about that prospect. Well, it didn’t work out that way and I’m horribly disappointed with myself for letting life affect me that way. But I’m trying my best to make up … More Judith Barrow’s Review of My Novel — Atonement, Tennessee
What Would Happen If There Was a Character Like… Welcome back to Atonement, TN everyone. Come on out to play! Are you ready for a little game? It doesn’t require a special arena, equipment, or athletic ability — and it doesn’t cost a cent. How My Writing Process Begins a New Story Have you ever … More What If — Features from Atonement, TN
It’s Moving Too Slow — What Shall I Do? As I grow my characters, and layer the elements of a new story, I’m always afraid that it is moving to slowly — because I’m doing precisely those things rather than something more exciting. How do I cultivate both characters and suspense, and work on more than … More Adding Suspense — Features from Atonement, TN
Just a note of sympathy, love, and hugs. (My blog is my sanctuary. I insist on keeping it separate from topics of religion, politics, or any controversial issues. So I have disabled comments even though I felt the need to post this memorial. My regular post will be up soon. Thank you for respecting my sanctuary. … More In deepest sympathy… Paris
Building a House with Magic — The Mysterious Lodge Sometimes things don’t go as planned — as you saw last weekend. Thank you so much for coming back again. I’m also sorry you missed the Halloween treat from Isabel at Cakes and More 101. I was going to feature a recipe from her last weekend. Isabel has a beautiful … More Mysterious Lodge — Features from Atonement, TN
Hello everyone. One of my favorite authors is ready with a new book, and it is my pleasure to share this publication launch with you! Please welcome John W. Howell and His Revenge. Be sure to drop by John’s blog and wish him the best. Mega hugs, Teagan Announcing… His Revenge by John W. Howell is … More New Release — His Revenge by John W. Howell
Welcome back to Atonement, TN! Yes, this is my warped idea of taking a break — still making a weekly blog post. However, the interactive serial stories really are much more labor intensive than these posts. I actually am getting some writing done on Atonement in Bloom, my main novel in progress! Update — Writing Process … More Mirror of Truth — Features from Atonement, TN
First an Update — My Writing Process I began drafting Atonement in Bloom about a year ago (as I’ve already whined). Last week I saw that a long “magical” interlude right after the opening needed to happen later in the story. You’d think that would be a simple matter… However, delaying that part of the plot actually caused … More 79 Words & Duct Tape — Features from Atonement, TN
Here we have it — my first “between the serials” post. I admit that it feels a little strange, not writing a weekly episode after doing that for so long. Note: In the title of these posts I’m making a distinction between the name of the first novel and the name of the town. “Atonement, … More Good Mimosa Mornin’! — Features from Atonement, TN
I always enjoy the inimitable Donna Parker’s posts at “Yadadarcyyada” – her style and presence is sparklingly apparent, but her heart shines through, brightest of all. So I was happily reading along, when I discovered she could be sneaky! 😀 I didn’t expect to find a review of my novel, “Atonement, Tennessee” within this wonderful … More Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
99 Things A few days ago I posted a heads-up that Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers would have its concluding episode today. Then I had the “brilliant idea” to use a poll, asking you to vote on which of certain features you’d like to see on the posts I’ll be doing while I work … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Conclusion
Note: There’s a voting poll at the end of this post. Please Vote! Copper whispered a secret! But you know how loudly she whispers… So I might as well let you in on it too. It’s about the next episode. No, I promise I really didn’t know it when I posted the previous episode — you … More Copper’s Secret
Indies Agree… I love that “Indie” has endlessly different subjects, genres, and formats. I’m happy that every indie author and blogger is unique. Despite all that diversity, it seems that all indie authors agree on the importance of reviews – whether posted in a blog, magazine, or on a bookseller’s site. Oh, I admit to my jaw-dropping … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 33
Update — I passed my ITIL certification exam! Argle-bargle Last episode I had found myself a “word of the day” — shilly shally. I had so much fun with it that I found another word of the day to entertain myself, argle-bargle. While all of you were at the station (and thank you from the … More Train Schedule and Character Recap – Copper and the Rest
Word of the Day Often I think I should have a word of the day. Once I bought a desk calendar of them, but it turned out to be words that none of us would sensibly use under any circumstance, professional, playfully, or otherwise. I haven’t come up with a viable way to give myself a word of … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 32
Crowing Pains No, this is not the weekend, and you haven’t missed the steam locomotive to the Victorian Era — I’m here with a mid-week post! Many of you have heard me say how difficult it is for me to cope with the indie author necessity of shameless self-promotion. I’m going to start calling that crowing … More Crowing Pains
Three Things & Three Blogs I hesitated to ask for more “things” to fuel the steam locomotive to the Victorian Era, because the serial is nearing the end of the line. What if I got more things than I could use? I wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. However, I still had to have the three things. … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 31
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