Three Things Serial: 4 – Gelato, Aerobic, Thunderstorm; and 5 – Slate, Waterfall, Devious

August 11, 2013

Our “interactive” story continues with two sets of “things” from amazing friend, Provincial Lady.  But that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook — be sure to send me your three things! I’m trying to control my editor-brain with this story, partly because the intention is to quickly write whatever comes to me the moment I get your “three things.” That … More Three Things Serial: 4 – Gelato, Aerobic, Thunderstorm; and 5 – Slate, Waterfall, Devious

Seven Sexy Sentences

August 9, 2013

What does “sexy” mean? Not only is it different for everyone, it also varies depending on our moods.  Below is another entry from me for the “My Sexy Saturday” blog hop.  This time I wrote only seven sentences, but I find them sexy.  Whether or not you think so too is strictly a matter of … More Seven Sexy Sentences

Three Things Serial: 3 – Popcorn, Painting, Movies

August 7, 2013

Surprise — a mid-week post! Here’s another short installment of the Three Things Serial.  This time the “things” are courtesy of Sharon in Virginia.  You can view the entire story (so far) as it develops on the Three Things Serial Story page. Next time, the three things will be from reader and friend Provincial Lady.  Remember — to keep … More Three Things Serial: 3 – Popcorn, Painting, Movies

Three Things Serial: 2 – Ballerina, Fireman, Astronaut

August 5, 2013

Come on now everyone — don’t let me down about sending “three things.”  Words, phrases, that’s all it is; whatever pops into your head.  As an example, I’m taking “things” from The Daily Prompt.  Today’s was a thought provoking post. They asked what you wanted to grow up to be when you were ten years old, and … More Three Things Serial: 2 – Ballerina, Fireman, Astronaut

Three Things Serial: 1 – Oscillating Fan, Scent, Cowboy

August 4, 2013

August 3, 2013 Here begins the “Three Things Serial Story.” Mary kicked things off with Oscillating Fan, but to keep things consistent right from the start, I needed to use three things.  So I took two more “things” from Mary’s last two blog posts: Scent and Cowboy. The Three Things Serial Story With “things” sent … More Three Things Serial: 1 – Oscillating Fan, Scent, Cowboy

Trust? Seriously?

July 27, 2013

When my [then] boss asked me to write one of the Weekly Messages about trust, I told him I couldn’t write about that.  He stopped and looked at me in astonishment — I had never said that, no matter what topic, or what farfetched combination of topics, he threw at me.  There is no trust … More Trust? Seriously?

Streaming Saturday

July 20, 2013

Today I feel a newfound sense of freedom.  This week I said “Bye-bye Comcast.”  Okay, so what I really said was “Take it with you now.  Take the cable, the box, and the remote.  Take it with you now.” I won’t go into the frustrating details of the soap opera that led up to such a demand.  … More Streaming Saturday

Tomato Brunch

July 14, 2013

While I’m not widely traveled, I have lived in several different places.  I also enjoy talking to people from everywhere, hearing their customs and traditions, especially the little things.  Everyone is usually ready to share traditions and stories involving food.  Somehow the tastes and aromas trigger fond memories.  I invite you to share “food customs” … More Tomato Brunch

Don’t Lose Heart

July 12, 2013

The lack of sunshine has a big impact on me — and not a good one.  On this rainy, gloomy morning I had to give myself a dose of positivity.  When I think of pep-talks, I usually think of the weekly motivational messages that were part of the work I did for a former boss.  … More Don’t Lose Heart

A Back-Story: Innusha

July 6, 2013

Have you heard of My Sexy Saturday?  Trust me — if you go check it out, it will live up to your expectations of the name!  It uses “sevens.”  That would be seven paragraphs, seven sentences, or just seven words. It’s also a “blog hop” where writers can share snippets, and it gets your work noticed by readers … More A Back-Story: Innusha

Create Your Own Path

June 28, 2013

Has your path in life left you sort of walking around aimlessly?  I confess to feeling that way lately myself.  So I’m sharing another of my erstwhile “Weekly Messages” that I used to write at work.  At that time I knew where I was “walking,” even if I might feel a tad aimless right now.  … More Create Your Own Path

Facing Fear

June 23, 2013

I gave myself a rule to restrict “Teagan’s Books” to writing and indie publishing related topics. However, with a previous director at work, one of my tasks was writing a motivational message every week. During the past few days one of those messages has repeatedly come to mind.  Maybe, I said to myself, someone needs … More Facing Fear

Sweet and Sour

June 22, 2013

Even though Teagan’s Books has been online for a while, I have little time for the blog or the other endless tasks that consume the hours of an indie author.  Still, every few days I learn something new about indie publishing and/or blogging.  It might be a sweet little tidbit that helps me with the marketing … More Sweet and Sour

Summer and Winter

June 15, 2013

The summer solstice has not yet arrived but… Winter is coming! I’ve been toying with a cover idea for “The Dead of Winter.”  This is just an initial concept, but I had fun with it.  The image of the girl was so much like “Emlyn” looks in my mind, I thought I’d share.  The border was better (dark … More Summer and Winter

What’s in a Name?

May 29, 2013

What’s in a Name? What do you think about names – generally?  Or do you think about them? Most people don’t.  I however, could really enjoy a big metaphysical discussion about names, but that’s not where I’m headed here.  When I started this blog, I promised myself I’d stick to things related to writing or … More What’s in a Name?

Magic Glasses

May 3, 2013

Yesterday, as I left the Post Office, a business man complimented my new glasses.  That was nice, especially since here strangers just don’t speak period, unless it’s to tell you to get out of their way.  And how often does anybody compliment eyeglasses anyway?  “New glasses must work some kind of magic,” my slightly sardonic inner voice … More Magic Glasses

Sunshine Award

March 24, 2013

Sunshine Award The Sunshine Award is an award given by bloggers to other bloggers. It’s sort of an interview. Because I’m so new to the blogosphere, I don’t know much about such things. However, I do know that I’m very pleased (and actually humbled) to accept the Sunshine Award from Mary J. McCoy-Dressel. This is … More Sunshine Award

Winter Is Coming!

March 21, 2013

The Dead of Winter — Draft Complete! Winter is coming…. Winter is coming! Maybe there is something to be said for insomnia.  Before the first 24 hours of spring were complete, so was a draft of “The Dead of Winter.”  Even though there was less than an hour to spare… even though it’s a very … More Winter Is Coming!

Spring is coming!

March 17, 2013

My heroine in The Dead of Winter hears the eerie warning, “Winter is coming!” Well, the warning I hear is spring is coming! I’ve thought so many times how badly I’d like to finish at least a draft before winter was over yet again. So a few weeks ago I gave myself the deadline of astronomical … More Spring is coming!

NaNoWriMo Pitchapalooza!

February 27, 2013

Indie Publishing – My Latest Lesson It’s rather amazing, how much there is to learn about indie (independent) publishing.  I’m getting practice with blogging.  Now I need to try a pitch.  The NaNoWriMo organization had a “Pitchapalooza” this month.  It’s supposed to be only 200 words… (Yikes!)  This is a random drawing; only 25 entries … More NaNoWriMo Pitchapalooza!

How Winter Began

February 17, 2013

The Dead of Winter:  How Winter Began When I think of beginning a book, one thing I consider is how many times it has been done.  Notice I said “how many times,” because I came to the conclusion that everything has already been done – and not just once, but many times.  I even made … More How Winter Began

“Atonement, Tennessee” Copyright Certificate

February 8, 2013

Wednesday I was thrilled to finally see a letter from the Copyright Office. I did everything to register the copyright for “Atonement, Tennessee” back in December, but had not received the certificate. It was exciting to read over it, and be able to hold it in my hand. However, I’m disappointed about the condition of … More “Atonement, Tennessee” Copyright Certificate

A Departure

January 14, 2013

Atonement, Tennessee was a style departure for me.  I usually write what I like to call “quest type” fantasy.  While it’s a fantasy, Atonement is written in first person, and set in our current, real world.  It was designed to be something I could write ultra-fast for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 2012. Since it … More A Departure

Working on Winter

January 14, 2013

This weekend I was hard at work on The Dead of Winter (DoW). Everything is gearing up for the big showdown. Hopefully, I’ll have time to write and post a synopsis soon. DoW is what I like to call a “quest type” fantasy. That’s the type of story that I usually write.  Atonement, Tennessee was … More Working on Winter

Finishing 2012

December 30, 2012

Last week flew by!  It’s the first time I’ve ever taken time off at the holidays, and I’m glad I did. Happily I’ve spent most of my spare time last week and this weekend doing things for my writing.  I finished tweaking the draft of Atonement, Tennessee, and then did the formatting and torturous set up … More Finishing 2012

My First Blog Post: Atonement, Tennessee: Draft Complete

December 28, 2012

This year I participated in my first National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).  The challenge was to write a draft novel, of at least 50,000 words, just during the month of November. I didn’t think I could do it — but I did!  Now I’m a NaNoWriMo winner with Atonement, Tennessee.  It was quite a journey.  … More My First Blog Post: Atonement, Tennessee: Draft Complete