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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 10, & Doors Writing Challenge & the Kitten is Named!

May 6, 2023

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Welcome back, everyone.  Three is certainly my number today.  As you know, this is one of my “three things” style pantser serials.  So of course, there are three random reader things driving the story. Beyond the three random reader things, I’ve tied this post to three other types of things.  First … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 10, & Doors Writing Challenge & the Kitten is Named!

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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

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 9, Featuring D.L. Finn

April 29, 2023

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Welcome back, everyone.  After doing various types of refresher posts during the past couple of weeks (here and at my midweek posts), I’m going to move straight into the new episode. Today the random reader things, which drive this episode are from fellow blogger and author, D.L. (Denise) Finn.  She already … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 9, Featuring D.L. Finn

The Glowing Pigs: Snort Stories, image by Teagan

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!

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: a Refresher

April 22, 2023

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Hello, everyone.  Welcome back to my very strange fictional town, Atonement, TN.  Pepper Riley, and the guardians of this small town that is full of (secretly) supernatural beings are about to be placed in “zugzwang.”  To over-simplify, zugzwang (German for “compulsion to move”) is a situation found in chess and other … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: a Refresher

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#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Kamal Roohani & “A Poet’s Touch”

April 20, 2023

Thursday, April 20, 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Featuring A Poet’s Touch by Kamal Roohani Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  Today I’ve opened a door to an indie author and poet, Kamal Roohani.  Learn more about Kamal and get a wonderful dose of positivity at her blog, Boundless Blessings.  Don’t miss her book of … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Kamal Roohani & “A Poet’s Touch”

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 8, Featuring G. P. Cox

April 15, 2023

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Thanks for coming back to my sanctuary, everyone.   I put the chessboard (above) on a tropical shore.  It reminded me of the blog, Pacific Paratrooper.  Actually, the special guest this week is GP Cox, who runs that blog.  He provided this week’s random reader things:  Musket, pawn, and barber pole. One … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 8, Featuring G. P. Cox

#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — N A Granger & “Death at the Asylum”

April 13, 2023

Thursday, , 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Featuring Death at the Asylum by N. A. Granger Some doors are pretty mysterious.  The background upon which I superimposed an “indie books door” is a real-life institution, the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. (Click the name for history.)  I might use that side door on the left, just incase… … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — N A Granger & “Death at the Asylum”

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 7, Featuring Teri Polen

April 8, 2023

Saturday, April 8, 2023 Hello, everyone.  The month of April has begun with odd weather again for many of us.  Not to mention the odd happenings under my kitchen sink.  I’ve had the plumber out for my badly leaking sink three times in as many weeks.  “Nothing is wrong” with the sink.  I guess that … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 7, Featuring Teri Polen

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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)

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 6, Featuring Fraggle

April 1, 2023

Saturday, April 1, 2023 Hello, everyone.  Welcome back to my new, spontaneously written, reader-inspired serial, Atonement in Zugzwang.  If you missed the beginning of this serial, or if you need to refresh your memory about where it began, click here for Episode 1.  Each week I feature the person who provided random reader things that … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 6, Featuring Fraggle

Image by Chris Graham

Wednesday Rerun — The Glowing Pigs Meet Artie the Genius Chimp

March 29, 2023

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 What a relief to be in my sanctuary.  Sit down and relax relax with me.   One day about five years ago, I remarked on my dislike of acronyms.  Actually, I hate the blasted things.  It inspired our marvelous Story Reading Ape to be a bit of a prankster.  He spontaneously created … More Wednesday Rerun — The Glowing Pigs Meet Artie the Genius Chimp

Jar of Random Things photo by Teagan

Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 5, Featuring John W. Howell

March 25, 2023

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Hello, everyone.  Welcome back to our weekend sanctuary.  It’s in the weirdly magical town of Atonement, Tennessee.  Today’s random reader things are from a blogger-author I’ve been privileged to collaborate with several times.  That goes all the way back to Pip’s adventures, set in the 1920s, which were my first blog … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 5, Featuring John W. Howell

Wednesday Writing — an Atonement TN Short Story

March 22, 2023

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Welcome to my sanctuary.  I hope everyone is safe, warm, and dry.  Sit back, have a cup of coffee, a snack, or whatever pleases you.  There aren’t any calories here!  Now, I invite you to enter my “Atonement universe” for this story I wrote back in 2018.  I never furthered one … More Wednesday Writing — an Atonement TN Short Story

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Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang Episode-4, featuring Robbie Cheadle!

March 18, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Welcome back to Atonement, TN, everyone.   If you saw my post yesterday, then you know that this new installment of Atonement in Zugzwang was driven by a recipe (from which I chose 3 things) created just for this post by the amazing Robbie Cheadle.  Here’s a link to the post where you … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang Episode-4, featuring Robbie Cheadle!

Jill Wellington, Pixabay. Tomfoolery by Teagan

Prelude to Episode 4 — A Special Recipe from Robbie Cheadle!

March 17, 2023

Friday, March 17, 2023 Hello, everyone and happy Saint Patrick’s Day.  I put a lot of thought into how to handle the next episode of Atonement in Zugzwang.  You see, I asked Robbie Cheadle for a recipe to use to drive the next installment.  I randomly chose the “three things” that drive that episode from … More Prelude to Episode 4 — A Special Recipe from Robbie Cheadle!

Image collage by Teagan R. Geneviene

#ThursdayDoors in Atonement TN — The Chessboard in Play

March 16, 2023

Thursday, March 16, 2023 Welcome to my sanctuary.  I call it the Teagan Zone.   Take care as you enter — it can be a strange and mysterious place.  My fictional town, Atonement, Tennessee is filled with strange and mysterious things.  An item that is about to come into play (pardon the pun) in my blog … More #ThursdayDoors in Atonement TN — The Chessboard in Play

Image by Dan Antion

Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 3, Featuring Dan Antion

March 11, 2023

Saturday, March 11, 2023 Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  After another rough week, I hope you are ready to enter this safe place and relax. The random reader things, which drive this episode are from fellow blogger and new author, Dan Antion.  Last year he gradually released three books of a series.  And a little bird … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 3, Featuring Dan Antion

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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

Pepper Riley as imagined by Resa McConaghy

Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 2, Featuring Resa McConaghy

March 4, 2023

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Hello, everyone.  Welcome back to my new, spontaneously written, reader-inspired serial, Atonement in Zugzwang.  If you missed it, or if you need to refresh your memory, click here for Episode 1.  Many of you know Resa McConaghy for the mural photos, Art Gown sketches, and the gowns she actually makes.  Did … More Weekend Serial — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 2, Featuring Resa McConaghy

Antique Store by Dan Antion

#ThursdayDoors — To a New Interactive Serial

March 2, 2023

Thursday, March 3, 2023 Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  A decade ago, I made my “brand” in the blogosphere by writing serial stories. Those stories were completely spontaneous and driven by random things from readers.  The things set the location, most of the characters, and the plot.  After finishing The Armadillo Files in 2022, I took … More #ThursdayDoors — To a New Interactive Serial

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New 3-Things Serial! — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 1, Featuring Chris Graham

February 24, 2023

Saturday, February 25, 2023 Hello, everyone. I’m finally ready to take the plunge into an all new, three things style serial.  You may have noticed that strange word in the title. To over-simplify, zugzwang (German for “compulsion to move”) is a situation found in chess and other turn-based games when a player is forced to … More New 3-Things Serial! — Atonement in Zugzwang: Episode 1, Featuring Chris Graham

INTRODUCING…

February 18, 2023

Saturday, February 18, 2023 Welcome back to my sanctuary, everyone.  It’s serene here… and at once it’s utter chaos.  How’s that?  I have a new family.  A few of you from Facebook already know this. Pixabay  Of course, I had that longstanding vow that I would never go through the gut-wrenching pain of losing another … More INTRODUCING…

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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

Crystal on November 11, 2022

Crystal

February 6, 2023

Monday, February 6, 2023 Crystal.  August 8, 2006 to February 6, 2023 Born to a feral mom in the worst part of the south side of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lived in Rio Rancho, NM then Arlington, VA, and finally in lower southeast NM. A hero and survivor from birth to the end.

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#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — What’s Behind the Door?

February 2, 2023

Thursday, February 2, 2023 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Welcome to my sanctuary, everyone.  Happy Groundhog Day.   My Internet “door” finally reopened.  I was without Internet for nearly 3 weeks, so you Thursday Doors aficionados haven’t seen me online for quite a while.  I got a new setup running, and as soon as I was … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — What’s Behind the Door?

No Internet

January 16, 2023

My Internet completely died. I’m not sure how long I will be away.

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New Year, New Look — Atonement, Tennesse

January 14, 2023

Saturday, January 14, 2023 Welcome back to my sanctuary, everyone.  Ha.  Not that kind of look.  Although I’ve had my eye on an idea.  You see, I’m still not feeling up to starting a new “three things” style blog serial.  However, I’ve been thinking about preselecting the setting for the next serial, and the setting … More New Year, New Look — Atonement, Tennesse

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#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

Roberta Writes – Book reviews for Journeys 12, 13 & 14 of Dead of Winter by Teagan Riordain Geneviene —

January 2, 2023

Monday, January 2, 2023 The first Monday of the New Year just skyrocketed for me.  The milti-talented Robbie Cheadle just reviewed the final three installments of my “Dead of Winter” series.  I didn’t have champagne on New Year’s Eve, but I think I’ll open a bottle of bubbly tonight to celebrate her reviews. Comments are … More Roberta Writes – Book reviews for Journeys 12, 13 & 14 of Dead of Winter by Teagan Riordain Geneviene —

My 2022 Highpoint — & an Announcement

December 28, 2022

December 28, 2022 Not a “Major Announcement!” Welcome, everyone.  Thanks for spending part of your holidays here.  First, I have a small announcement.  As most of you know, I built my blog through engaging readers by writing purely spontaneous serials.  Each episode was driven by “three random reader things.”   A new three things style serial … More My 2022 Highpoint — & an Announcement

Cover A Peril in Ectoplasm by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

#BookReview A PERIL IN ECTOPLASM: JUST ONCE MORE: Brief, spooky, and atmospheric historical fiction — Just Olga

December 26, 2022

December 26, 2022There wasn’t a “ghost” of a chance that I could resist sharing this mindful review from Olga Núñez Miret.  Also, in case you didn’t know, Olga has changed the site of her main blog.  I hope you’ll click over to her place and join the conversation.  Comments are closed here. Click Here for … More #BookReview A PERIL IN ECTOPLASM: JUST ONCE MORE: Brief, spooky, and atmospheric historical fiction — Just Olga

Collaboration with the Story Reading Ape — Pip & Artie in Outer Space

December 21, 2022

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 If this sounds familiar, then you’re right.  I’m posting a rerun. This story is from 2019 and it’s in my Pip-verse.  It’s a collaboration with Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape!  How could I resist sharing it again?  Over the years, we’ve done several short stories for the Pip-verse, adding Chris’ creation, … More Collaboration with the Story Reading Ape — Pip & Artie in Outer Space

Weekend #ShortStories — a Rerun from Atonement, TN

December 17, 2022

Saturday, December 17, 2022 Welcome back to my sanctuary, everyone.  I hope the holiday season is bringing joy your way.  I know all of you are busy, so today’s short story will be quite short.  Actually, it’s a rerun from 2015, a little slice of life from my Atonement, Tennessee universe.  It seems like a … More Weekend #ShortStories — a Rerun from Atonement, TN

Photo by Dan Antion

Weekend #ShortStories: Can’t Find My Way Home — & #NewBook Dan Antion’s When Evil Chooses You

December 3, 2022

Saturday, December 3, 2022 “When Evil Chooses You” is now available on Amazon in Paperback and for Kindle Welcome back to the Teagan Zone.  This “Shorts for the Weekend” series has taken a turn from reader provided photos to songs from readers. Sometimes serendipity jumps in, and causes me to share more than I ordinarily might.  When … More Weekend #ShortStories: Can’t Find My Way Home — & #NewBook Dan Antion’s When Evil Chooses You

Hullaba Lulu promo image by Teagan R. Geneviene

What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories

November 30, 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Did I hook you with that question?  A waiata is a Maori song.  Waiata serve many functions. They can be used to support a whaikōrero (formal speech) or sung to express grief after a death. Waiata were used to help teach children, to urge people to take up a cause, or to … More What’s a Waiata? — Calling for Songs for Weekend Short Stories

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Wednesday Writing — Two #BookReviews from Dan Antion at No Facilities

November 16, 2022

Wednesday, November 16, 2022Welcome, all.  I hope the first half of your week has been good.  The bright spot in my week is a book review.  It’s gratifying and actually humbling to see A Peril in Ectoplasm: Just Once More get such wonderful attention.  What a fabulous blogging and reading community we have!  I’m honored … More Wednesday Writing — Two #BookReviews from Dan Antion at No Facilities

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#ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Art Deco Doors

November 10, 2022

Thursday, November 10, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Welcome to my sanctuary.  In this magical place, we can be any-when. Multiple whens might even colide.  My mind is still in the 1920s with “A Peril in Ectoplasm.” When I think of that decade, I also think of all things Art Deco.  That style often … More #ThursdayDoors to #IndieBooks — Art Deco Doors

Photo by Resa McConaghy

Weekend Shorts — Do Not Enter, featuring Resa McConaghy

November 5, 2022

Saturday, November 5, 2022 Hello, everyone.  I’m back with more Weekend Shorts.  Also, I brought along the Pumpkin Hat Girls again.  They were up for some more Twilight Zone-ish fun. Back when I asked photographers and artists to send me three images that were “generally related” one another (unlike the randomness of the reader things … More Weekend Shorts — Do Not Enter, featuring Resa McConaghy

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#ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — 1920s Reads from SR Mallery’s #FreeBook! & Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene #TrickOrTreat

October 27, 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books Today I’m sharing some 1920s doors.  It was a fun coincidence.  I just released a novella set in Coral Gables, Florida of the Roaring Twenties.  Meanwhile, to celebrate her upcoming 1920s mystery series, fellow indie author, S.R. (Sarah) Mallery is offering the introductory book for free … More #ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — 1920s Reads from SR Mallery’s #FreeBook! & Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene #TrickOrTreat

Revised: Spook-tober Shorts — Sugar Fiends, featuring Robbie Cheadle

October 22, 2022

Saturday, October 22, 2022 Hello everyone, and welcome back to Spook-tober Shorts.  A couple of weeks ago I introduced some new character-friends, the Pumpkin Hat Girls.  They’re back for some more Twilight Zone-ish fun. BASED ON COMMENTS, I REVISED THE STORY TO INCLUDE AN EPILOGUE. Haunted Halloween Holiday is a delightful story by Robbie and … More Revised: Spook-tober Shorts — Sugar Fiends, featuring Robbie Cheadle

Cover A Peril in Ectoplasm by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

#BadMoonRising A Peril in Ectoplasm by Teagan Riordain Geneviene #horror #paranormal — at Books and Such

October 19, 2022

Wednesday, October 19, 2022Hello, everyone.  Today I’m visiting author Teri Polen — and this gleefully ghoulish gallery of Jack-o-lanterns.  We’re discussing mirrors, Stephen King, and other Halloweenish things.  I hope you’ll click over and join the conversation.  There’s a link to the interview below, after the preview.  Comments here are closed. I’ve got a treat … More #BadMoonRising A Peril in Ectoplasm by Teagan Riordain Geneviene #horror #paranormal — at Books and Such

Speak Chuckaboo by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene

#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

Cover A Peril in Ectoplasm by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

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

Pumpkin Hat Girls by Teagan R Geneviene

Spook-tacular Shorts — The Game of Sinful Delights, featuring Dan Antion

October 8, 2022

Saturday, October 8, 2022 Hello everyone, and happy October.  I hope to use this series of short stories I’m writing to promote new books from indie authors, whenever synchronicity allows.  Today that happened with the second book in Dan Antion‘s trilogy, “The Evil You Choose.”  The title is what inspired my short story, although Dan has … More Spook-tacular Shorts — The Game of Sinful Delights, featuring Dan Antion

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Shorts for the Weekend — Red Phoenix, featuring Kerfe

September 24, 2022

Saturday, September 24, 2022 Welcome to my sanctuary.  You’re in a safe place.  When I started this series of short stories, I had asked readers to send images I would use to spontaneously inspire the tales. Of course, I got off track, when inspiration flew under my nose.  I read Kerfe‘s beautiful poem and asked … More Shorts for the Weekend — Red Phoenix, featuring Kerfe

Speak Chuckaboo by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene

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

Photo credit Olga Núñez Miret

Shorts for the Weekend — The Radio Dial, featuring Olga Núñez Miret

September 17, 2022

Saturday, September 17, 2022  Hello everyone, and welcome back to this casual series of “Shorts for the Weekend.”  They’re written by yours truly, but illustrated with images that were created by and/or supplied by the featured guest, to inspire my stories.  I’m enjoying writing these tales, and hope that you have fun reading them. Today’s … More Shorts for the Weekend — The Radio Dial, featuring Olga Núñez Miret

Pearl, Lulu, Rose, & Bot in "Sideways" Atlantic City, by Teagan R Geneviene

#ThursdayDoors to Memory — Places in our Memories, with Judith Barrow

September 15, 2022

Thursday, September 15, 2022 Earlier this week, author Judith Barrow shared a post she invited me to do for her blog series, “Places in Our Memories.”  Her questions about personal recollections somehow brought to mind old amusement parks. That, of course, made me think of Hullaba Lulu, a Dieselpunk Adventure, and the very strange amusement park from … More #ThursdayDoors to Memory — Places in our Memories, with Judith Barrow

Photo by Sarah Mallery

Shorts for the Weekend — Lemon Trees at Sunset, featuring SR Mallery

September 10, 2022

Saturday, September 10, 2022  Hello everyone, and welcome back to this casual series of “Shorts for the Weekend.”  They’re written by yours truly, but illustrated with images created by and/or supplied by the featured guest. Today’s images were provided by an author you’ve gotten acquainted with here, S.R. (Sarah) Mallery.  She took the beautiful orange … More Shorts for the Weekend — Lemon Trees at Sunset, featuring SR Mallery

Speak Chuckaboo by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene

Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary

September 7, 2022

Wednesday, September 7, 2022What a great surprise from Dan Antion.  He featured the slang dictionaries from my “Author Tool Chest” collection among a lovely collection of man-made items. I’m thrilled for the new addition to that series, Speak Chuckaboo, Slang of the Victorian and Steam Eras” to get this boost. Click the link in bold to … More Man Made Items (like slang) — My Author Tool Chest #VictorianSlang #Vocabulary

Hullaba Lulu promotional image by Teagan R. Geneviene

Shorts for the Weekend — Lulu Returns Featuring the Story Reading Ape

September 3, 2022

Saturday, September 3, 2022 Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape, sent me the coolest steampunk image. I’m not sure why, but it immediately brought Hullaba Lulu to mind.  I re-created the image Chris sent adding Lulu. However, that’s at the end of the story, so it won’t spoil anything.  This little story takes place at … More Shorts for the Weekend — Lulu Returns Featuring the Story Reading Ape

The Evil You Choose – #NewBook from Dan Antion

September 1, 2022

Thursday, September 1, 2022 Join me, and the lovely MuMu in announcing her human’s new book.  Congratulations to Dan Antion on the second in his “Dreamers Alliance” trilogy.  The Evil You Choose picks up where Knuckleheads left off.  There’s no “evil” in choosing this book.  Okay, okay… you know I couldn’t resist that.  Click over to No Facilities … More The Evil You Choose – #NewBook from Dan Antion

Speak Chuckaboo & Speak Flapper

S2 E15: Speak Chuckaboo! — Rebecca’s Reading Room #NewBook #Vocabulary #Slang

August 30, 2022

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Rebecca Budd and her sister, Sarah have been looking around in my “Author Tool Chest,” and I couldn’t be happier.  What a delight to sit in on their conversation about my latest slang dictionary, “Speak Chuckaboo.”  I hope you’ll click over and join the fun.  I’m closing comments here, because I … More S2 E15: Speak Chuckaboo! — Rebecca’s Reading Room #NewBook #Vocabulary #Slang

Dan Antion, 2017

Shorts for the Weekend — Urban Waterfalls or Can’t Find My Way Home

August 27, 2022

Saturday, August 27, 2022 REVISED INTRODUCTION Hello everyone, and welcome to the first in my series of illustrated short stories. Most, if not all of these will be stand-alone short stories. There are no other episodes of the story below. Writing long-running blog serials is really intensive work.  I’ll certainly do another serial, but I … More Shorts for the Weekend — Urban Waterfalls or Can’t Find My Way Home

Indie Books — New in 2022 & Coming Soon! #NewBooks!

August 20, 2022

Saturday, August 20, 2022 It’s All About Indie! Welcome, my chuckaboos!  Come on in and join this fandango.  To me, sharing indie books is simply rum ti tum with the chill off! It’s so much better to celebrate my friends than to bubble around.  There certainly is a lot to celebrate.  So, pour yourself a … More Indie Books — New in 2022 & Coming Soon! #NewBooks!

Image collage by Teagan

#ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — Snippets in Time 1, SR Mallery

August 11, 2022

Thursday, August 11, 2022 Thursday Doors to Indie Books It’s a good thing that I pos-i-lutely love to share, because sharing and supporting one another is a big part of being an indie author.  S.R. (Sarah) Mallery is a fellow author who has been a big help to me.  I’m honored, because her work is … More #ThursdayDoors to Indie Books — Snippets in Time 1, SR Mallery

Armadillo Files anime style cover by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene

#NewBook, The Armadillo Files, now in book form

August 8, 2022

Monday, August 8, 2022 Update:  “The Armadillo Files” premiered at #1 in its category at Amazon! How should I say this…?  Tell everybody, but just don’t tell the ending! Announcing… The Armadillo Files It’s comic, cosmic, colorful, captivatingly calamitous, campy, and charmingly cray-cray! Many of you are not around for the weekends, when I post … More #NewBook, The Armadillo Files, now in book form

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The Armadillo Files, Episode 34, Why do you have that? — Featuring Resa McConaghy

August 6, 2022

Saturday, August 6, 2022 Welcome.  You’ve reached Teagan’s Books.  The Time Manatees have intercepted your transmission. There is nothing wrong with your electronic device. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. The Forty Ferrets are controlling this transmission. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 34, Why do you have that? — Featuring Resa McConaghy

Author Mind for the Birds

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

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The Armadillo Files, Episode 33, How much is that? — Featuring Roberta Cheadle

July 30, 2022

Saturday, July 30, 2022 You’ve reached Teagan’s Books. There is nothing wrong with your electronic device. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. Time Manatees are controlling transmission. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to… The Armadillo … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 33, How much is that? — Featuring Roberta Cheadle

Steampunk girl Peeling paint doors by Teagan

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

Dead of Winter books on Dan Antion's bookshelf

The Veil – Dead of Winter #BookReview – CFFC — No Facilities

July 25, 2022

Monday, July 25, 2022 Okay… How could I not reblog this?  Dan Antion’s prompt was about making a friend feel good. Well, he knocked it out of the park.  Please click over and join the conversation.  Comments are closed here. Scroll down and click the link to go to the rest of Dan’s post. The latest and last … More The Veil – Dead of Winter #BookReview – CFFC — No Facilities

Ferrets & TP by Teagan

The Armadillo Files, Episode 32, Who would do that? — Featuring Pete Springer

July 23, 2022

Saturday, July 23, 2022 You’ve reached The Armadillo Files. There is nothing wrong with your electronic device. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to… The Armadillo … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 32, Who would do that? — Featuring Pete Springer

Image collage by Teagan, River St, Savannah, GA & 1924 Model T Phaeton

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

Dilly & Fang, Green Stamps, by Teagan

The Armadillo Files, Episode 31, What’s her name? — Featuring Tim Price

July 16, 2022

Saturday, July 16, 2022 You’ve reached The Armadillo Files… the serial is hopping toward its conclusion.  If you’re wondering what’s next, please take a look at my previous post.  I put out a call to photographers and artists.  You might want to participate. Random Reader Things New Mexico’s Tim Price and I have been following … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 31, What’s her name? — Featuring Tim Price

Armadillo Files characters & door by Teagan

Wednesday Writing, #ThursdayDoors, & Saturday Serial — Call for Photogs & Artists

July 13, 2022

Wednesday, July 13, 2022  How’s that for a post title?  Yes, it’s mindboggling — and yes, I couldn’t decide what day to post, because I had many things to mention, but not a lot to say about any of them.  Ha! For those of you who are relatively new here, I’m the founder of “The … More Wednesday Writing, #ThursdayDoors, & Saturday Serial — Call for Photogs & Artists

Armadillo promo Ferrets by Teagan Geneviene

The Armadillo Files, Episode 30, What’s that sound? — Featuring D. Wallace Peach

July 9, 2022

Saturday, July 9, 2022 You’ve reached The Armadillo Files. Stay tuned for zaniness.   Random Reader Things You probably know the stunningly talented D. Wallace Peach aka Diana from multiple fantasy series and her marvelous blog.  If you haven’t read The Ferryman and the Sea Witch, get it quick, because she’ll be launching something new before … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 30, What’s that sound? — Featuring D. Wallace Peach

Door to Author Mind 2022, Image collage by Teagan

#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

Persian Princess by Constantin Westchiloff 1945 Wikimedia Commons

The Armadillo Files, Episode 29, Who’s That? — Featuring Teri Polen

July 2, 2022

Saturday, July 2, 2022 You’ve reached The Armadillo Files… and we’re back!  Thanks for bearing with me while I finished “Dead of Winter.”  Now back to the free story. Random Reader Things You might remember Teri Polen from her annual October event, Bad Moon Rising.  She recently launched the second installment of “The Colony” series, … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 29, Who’s That? — Featuring Teri Polen

#NewBook, from DL Finn — A Voice in the Silence

July 1, 2022

Friday, July 1, 2022  New from D.L. Finn https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Silence-D-L-Finn-ebook/dp/B0B1M1LF4R   Many, many books are coming out this summer.  I’ve been trying to support the ones who follow me, and really hope I don’t miss any.  D.L. (Denise) Finn has been on a tour with her latest, although I can’t reblog from her place.  So here’s … More #NewBook, from DL Finn — A Voice in the Silence

#NewBook from Toni Pike — Linda’s Midlife Crisis – #romance #womensfiction

June 28, 2022

Tuesday, June 28, 2022The time is right for a lighthearted read. Join me in congratulating Toni Pike on her new release.  Comments are closed here, but I hope you’ll visit Toni’s post.  See the link at the end. Linda’s Midlife Crisis by Toni Pike has just been released. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO GO TO THE … More #NewBook from Toni Pike — Linda’s Midlife Crisis – #romance #womensfiction

Promo image by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

The Armadillo Files, Episode 28, What will I be? — Featuring Dan Antion

June 25, 2022

Saturday, June 25, 2022 You’ve reached The Armadillo Files… and we’re back!  Thanks for bearing with me while I finished “Dead of Winter.”  Now back to the free story. Random Reader Things Since Dan Antion just launched his first novel, it felt right that his “three things” helped guide this new episode.  Those things are: … More The Armadillo Files, Episode 28, What will I be? — Featuring Dan Antion

#AuthorInterview with Teagan R. Geneviene at e-Quips #EpicFantasy

June 20, 2022

Monday, June 20, 2022 Saturday, Pat over at e-Quips let me visit for an interview.  She asked great questions.  If you haven’t already, then click over and join our conversation.. Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbNBeJN_oUs Prologue narrated by author:  https://youtu.be/C2RxcIwRzsA?t=2  I just finished reading Journeys.  I didn’t want it to end.   What did you enjoy the most about … More #AuthorInterview with Teagan R. Geneviene at e-Quips #EpicFantasy

Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

#NewBook, “Dead of Winter: Journey 14 the conclusion — & Armadillo Files Reminder

June 18, 2022

Saturday, June 18, 2022    The Journeys of “Dead of Winter” have reached the conclusion.  Next weekend The Armadillo Files will return.  So, if you need to refresh your memory before the next bit of zaniness with Fang and Dilly, go to the categories on the right side of the screen.  Click on Armadillo Files.   Since so … More #NewBook, “Dead of Winter: Journey 14 the conclusion — & Armadillo Files Reminder

Emlyn at the Doors of Attunement by Teagan R Geneviene

#ThursdayDoors to Enchantment — Dead of Winter Conclusion

June 16, 2022

Thursday, June 16, 2022    The Journeys of “Dead of Winter” have reached the conclusion. In honor of the release of the final Journey, I’m making a Thursday Doors post related to the story.   The heroine’s home was the family apple orchard.  Emlyn might have made a wreath like this one. Emlyn’s chores included … More #ThursdayDoors to Enchantment — Dead of Winter Conclusion

Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

Announcing “Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil — the conclusion

June 15, 2022

Reblogs of this post are encouraged. Wednesday, June 15, 2022    The Journeys of “Dead of Winter” have reached the conclusion. All the Journeys  Blurb From the very beginning, a prophecy from a creepy voice threaded throughout this story.  “Winter is coming!” it warned.  As the Journeys progressed, we became aware of additional related prophesies … More Announcing “Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil — the conclusion

Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

Cover Reveal — Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil

June 11, 2022

Saturday, May 11, 2022 You know that if I’m doing a cover reveal, then that means the book will soon be released, right?  The concluding Journey of “Dead of Winter” is written, formatted, and is undergoing final edits.   Those who follow and encourage me on Facebook have seen me post a lot of potential … More Cover Reveal — Dead of Winter: Journey 14, The Veil

Image collage by Teagan R. Geneviene

An Image Teaser 2

June 4, 2022

Saturday, June 4, 2022 I’m still here… I’m still away from blogging to finish the conclusion of Dead of Winter.  …And I still miss you all.  So, I’m popping in long enough to say hello.   No, this is not the cover for Journey 14.  It’s a teaser. Prophesies Some of you will remember that a prophecy … More An Image Teaser 2

Book One is Done! – #1LinerWeds — No Facilities

June 1, 2022

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Announcing the debut novel from Dan Antion of “No Facilities” and “Thursday Doors” fame.  This is the first volume of a trilogy, the rest of which will be released as the year progresses.  Click over to Dan’s blog for details. Comments here are closed. Normally, my one-liners come with a lead-in, a … More Book One is Done! – #1LinerWeds — No Facilities

#ReleaseDay The Insurgent (The Colony #2) #YA #dystopian #scifi #Giveaway #freebook — Books and Such

May 26, 2022

I was late in sharing this great news. However, maybe that’s just as well, because Teri Polen is offering a great sale price on Subject A36 (The Colony #1). Better hurry though, it won’t last long. Learn more about that here. Now, please join me in congratulating Teri on The Insurgent (The Colony #2).  Click … More #ReleaseDay The Insurgent (The Colony #2) #YA #dystopian #scifi #Giveaway #freebook — Books and Such

Image collage by Teagan

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