Saturday, September 1, 2018 If you saw my Wednesday post, then you know that I’m trying to lighten my workload for awhile. To do that, and to prepare you for what will eventually be coming next, I’m re-running a past “three things” style serial. It’s Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers — a steampunk serial with … More Straight-Laced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 2
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 “Hidebound Hump Day” and “Straightlaced Saturday” — Re-Beginning “Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers” as prelude to a new serial. Last week we reached the end of the line, with the final episode for the Jazz Age Wednesdays serial Hullaba Lulu. It was a dieselpunk series, set in the Roaring Twenties authored by … More Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Hidebound Hump-Day
Saturday, August 25, 2018 Deme and Honeybell, the otherworldly glowing pigs of Atonement, Tennessee had so much fun visiting with you recently that they talked me into letting them have the spotlight again today. Yes, it’s another snort story. If you’ve been following me for awhile, please forgive me for another rerun. The past couple of work-months have … More Matchmaking Pigs in Atonement, Tennessee
You know Rob Goldstein is my “partner in crime,” illustrating Hullaba Lulu. His talents go far beyond art. Click over to his place. He’ll direct you to his fascinating podcast about dissociative identity disorder, hosted by Mental Health Advocate, Matthew Pappas. You will learn what a wonderful accomplishment his art really is. Be sure to … More Podcast: Rob Goldstein on BeyondYourPast.com
Saturday, August 18, 2018 Welcome everyone. You’ve entered my sanctuary. Today we’re visiting Atonement, Tennessee. I know it can be hard to find your way around in a fictional town. So, let’s have lunch at the local diner, L.O.L.A. Lola’s. I want you to meet the owner, Marge Tipton. Marge’s part in Atonement, Tennessee is quite small, but she … More Marge Tipton — Characters from Atonement, TN (& a Cover Reveal)
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
Saturday, August 4, 2018 What a relief to be in my sanctuary. Sit down and relax relax with me. Last time, I voiced my dislike of acronyms. It inspired our marvelous Story Reading Ape to be a bit of a prankster. He spontaneously created a slue of acronyms as he wrote a story (yes, he … More The Atonement Glowing Pigs and Artie the Genius Chimp
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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…
Saturday, July 28, 2018 Welcome, to my sanctuary. Come on inside and relax for a while. Writers are always talking about their WIP — or work in progress. At my “real job” I frequently have to ask executives and tech guys to “spell out” acronyms. I’m drowning in alphabet soup! So, I just now laughed when … More WIP vs LIP? Or Glowing Pigs and the Batmobile
Originally posted on yadadarcyyada:
Sorry I’m not sorry…Not sorry I took a blogging break to question myself. I was seized with a feeling, a feeling that I had nothing else to say…I know that doesn’t stop some folks, but I didn’t want to waste my time or yours, you know, overstay my welcome. Then lately,…
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?
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
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
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
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
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What Amazon says The Three Things Serial Story: A little 1920’s story is a spontaneously written (“pantser”) story. Everything in it — characters, setting, plot, was driven by “things” left by readers of the blog Teagan’s Books, episode by episode. Each week readers left three more things. The story…
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Today is the release date for the print edition of The Gemini Connection! I’ve spent so much time with these characters over the past year plus, and they’re ready to send out into the world – kind of like shoving your kids out of the nest. I hope you…
Saturday, May 12, 2018 Hello, everyone! I’m back for more Get Caught Reading Month festivities. Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I collaborated for a mini-series in honor of this event. But first… You caught me reading another great book. This week, you’ve caught me reading one of my favorites by Sally Georgina Cronin — Just an Odd … More Artie Meets the Alchemist Conclusion — #GetCaughtReading 2018
Sunday, May 6, 2018 Hello, one and all! It’s Get Caught Reading Month. I couldn’t resist making a video for the mini-series Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I are doing in honor of this event. Please click here for episode-1 of Artie Meets the Alchemist*. Video trailer follows. Learn how to win a free Kindle … More Artie Meets the Alchemist Video! — #GetCaughtReading 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018 Hello, everyone! It’s Get Caught Reading Month. Chris Graham – the Story Reading Ape and I are together again for a mini-series in honor of this event. There’s also a free Kindle book to be had — read on to learn about that. But first… Every week, you’ll catch me reading a different book. … More Artie Meets the Alchemist 1 — #GetCaughtReading 2018
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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…
Monday, April 9, 2018 Hello, all. Forgive me if you saw this review at Jazz Age Wednesdays last week. Now that Olga Núñez Miret has it on her blog, I had to share. Let’s blouse over to her place — click here*. Since I want everyone to get to know Olga, I have disabled comments here. Olga … More Marvelous Monday Review
Saturday, March 17, 2018 It’s not really St. Patrick’s Day as I write this, but it is my writing day for Thistledown. However, I’m not up to continuing the story today, so I’m taking it easy on myself to some extent. Hopefully I can do some more editing for Atonement in Bloom. Here’s a snippet from Atonement … More Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays. It’s almost Saint Patrick’s Day, so I had to give you something green. I hope you enjoyed Miss Page. But wait a minute, I can’t hear myself think. Horsefeathers! The characters are taking over this post… Pip: Hey Andy, have you seen this? I know you … More Jazz Age Wednesdays ― Teri Polen, The Gemini Connection
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Hi there, Sheiks and Shebas. I’m happy to see you back at Jazz Age Wednesdays. Here we are in the month of March. For many of us, March came in like the proverbial lion. I hope it takes on a much more lamb-like countenance for the remaining three weeks. Good riddance year of … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 25 ― Pip’s a Chicken
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
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Hello, everyone. It’s Jazz Age Wednesdays here at Teagan’s Books. I’m blessed to offer you another joint post! I have actively sought out collaborations with bloggers who work with subjects that are different from my whimsical fiction. So, I was delighted when Dr. Glen Hepker* agreed to work with me on a … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 24 ― Pip Meets the Master
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays here at Teagan’s Books. Last time I posted part-1 of a story that resulted from a collaboration with Fiction Favorites* author John W. Howell*. John did one of his terrific lists of Ten Things Not to Do, and I wrote a story. You can read part-1 here*. I … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 23 ― Pip Meets Tiny (Part 2)
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Happy Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day from Jazz Age Wednesdays here at Teagan’s Books! Awhile back I was lucky enough to do a collaboration with Fiction Favorites* author John W. Howell*. He did one of his outrageous lists of “Ten Things Not to Do” and that took me to my short story, In the … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 22 ― Pip Meets Tiny (Part 1)
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Hi there, Sheiks and Shebas. It’s darb to see you back at Jazz Age Wednesdays. It feels like it’s been a long cold winter to me… and it’s only February. Teagan’s Pondering The research geek in me wanted to know how different I might have felt if I lived in the … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 21 ― February Pondering
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesdays. Last time I posted part-1 of a story I wrote because Hugh Roberts, of Hugh’s Views & News, asked me to participate in his new feature series. (Click here for Hugh’s post.) Writing Process Lately the real world has provided an over abundance of the “s” … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 20 ― Pip and Holding On Part 2
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Hey, Sheiks and Shebas! It’s pos-i-lutely darb to see you at Jazz Age Wednesdays. I have something to share. When handsome, humorous, honorable, most huggable Hugh Roberts, of Hugh’s Views & News, asked me to participate in his new feature series, all I could say was, “And how!” Here’s Hugh’s description of this … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 20 ― Pip and Holding On Part 1
Welcome everyone. I’m visiting our wonderful Story Reading Ape. I’m there to encourage you to thrive. However, I’m on the run from one campus to another at work today, and it will be hard to keep up. So please leave comments at Chris’ blog here. And please be patient with me. Thriving Thursdays: Willing Instead of Wishing Did … More Thriving Thursdays: Willing Instead of Wishing
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 The New Year’s celebration is finally wrapping up, here at Jazz Age Wednesdays. Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape! collaborated on a story with me that started here. I couldn’t resist keeping the tale going for a few episodes. However, today I present my conclusion. Part-1 (here) began with Chris’ character, Artie … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 19 ― Pip & Artie Meet Again – Part 3
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 I’m still celebrating New Year’s here at Jazz Age Wednesdays. You see, the pos-i-lutely darb, Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape! collaborated on a story with me. Chris started the tale in which my character Pip, and his character Artie get together. Sharing ideas with “the Ape” was such fun that I … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 18 ― Pip & Artie Meet Again – Part 2
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Happy New Year to you from Teagan’s Books and Jazz Age Wednesdays! Yesterday I was crowing when I saw Teri Polen’s review of Murder at the Bijou – Three Ingredients 1 (see it here.) What a keen way to start the year! With these Roaring Twenties posts, we’ll be putting on the … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 17 ― Pip & Artie Meet Again – Part 1
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Long ago I developed a writing exercise. I would ask friends to give me three completely random things. Then I would write until I had mentioned all the things. I brought that exercise to my blog, but I had the readers send me their things. I let the random…
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Update: I have no idea how WordPress managed to post a duplicate of this… I regret any confusion this caused — particularly if you receive my posts via e-mail. The battle of the WP gremlins continues. Now on with the good stuff. Welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays here at Teagan’s Books. Many … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 16 ― Champagne Tidbit from Murder at the Bijou
December 25, 2017 Perhaps there are one or three of you who have a little time on your hands… Okay, that doesn’t seem likely. Maybe you just need to escape from the holiday bustle and crowds. With that in mind I’ve listed (with links) some of the holiday-ish short stories and vignettes I’ve posted over … More The Yuletide Collection of Short Stories
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Hello, everyone! It’s Jazz Age Wednesdays here at Teagan’s Books. I know how busy you must be at this time of year, so I’m even happier to see you. These midweek posts have been a mix of new and re-shared vignettes. Since several of you sheiks and shebas are new here, I … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 15 ― Pip’s Lemony Christmas
This isn’t really a post. No, you aren’t imagining being here… Chris Graham hosted me at the Story Reading Ape’s tree-house for this post in July, 2017. I had also published it on LinkedIn in 2015 — but I forgot to put it in my own “Motivational” category here. So that’s all I’m really doing … More Thriving Thursdays: Danger!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 It’s Wednesday and that means it’s the Jazz Age here at Teagan’s Books. This time I’m not telling a story. I’m just imagining what the holidays might have looked like for Pip and her friends during the Roaring Twenties. I imagined Pip decorating a Christmas tree. Granny Phanny would have had a … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 14 ― Pip at the Holidays
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Hey Sheiks and Shebas, I’m pos-i-lutely happy to see you at Jazz Age Wednesdays again! I started this short story back when I did a collaborative post with author John W. Howell*. The three things driving that story were “Counterfeiting, Time, and Hollywood.” The ultimate result was In the Pip of Time, which you … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 13 ― Pip and the River Monster
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Hello everyone, it’s pos-i-lutely divine to see you here at Jazz Age Wednesdays! This time I thought a change of pace might be in order. I’m going back to the novella of the first serial, The Three Things Serial Story: A Little 1920s Story. For those of you who are new to Teagan’s Books, … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 12 ― Characters of the Three Things Serial Story
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Hey Sheiks and Shebas, I’m pos-i-lutely thankful that you’re at Jazz Age Wednesdays! Yes, November is National Novel Writing Month (#NaNoWriMo), even at Thanksgiving (USA). And yes, I’m still woefully behind on my word-count toward drafting a novel of 50,000 words in a month… but I’m so grateful for all of you … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 11 ― Turkey Time for Pip
Hello all. It’s time for my once-a-month guest post at the tree-house of the Story Reading Ape, aka Chris Graham. On Thursdays I make a special point of helping people thrive, and that’s why I’ve gone to visit the Ape. (Please swing by and say hello — click here — because I had to disable comments here today, with … More Thriving Thursdays: Some will never find it. Will You?
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesdays! You’re all the cat’s meow, but this 1920s story went to the dogs! Whether it is one dog or four remains to be seen. I shared this short story a while back in collaboration with A Pug in the Kitchen* where blogger-chef Suzanne cooked up some … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 10 ― Pip Sees a Pug
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Wow, you’re the berries! I’m glad to see you back at Jazz Age Wednesdays! When I posted a Halloween story, Pip in the Field of Fear, you got to meet Pip’s friend Hank Hertz. Those of you who have read Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I also know Hank. Awhile back, … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 9 ― Pip’s Friend Hank
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Sheiks and Shebas, welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays! (I’m probably causing frustrations by doing this… but I had something special to add, and I had already launched this mid-week post… So bear with me. Thanks to Dan Antion, OIKOS™-Redaktion, Victo Dolore, fragglerocking, and Olga olganm who had already commented.) My November is off to a pos-i-lutely … More Book of the Month Update to Jazz Age Wednesdays 8 ― Pip and the Potent Poltergeist
Please see the Updated Post. I am sorry for any inconvenience. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Sheiks and Shebas, welcome to Jazz Age Wednesdays! My November is off to a pos-i-lutely neon-bright start! There is something in the wind about Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I but that is all I can say right now… … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 8 ― Pip and the Potent Poltergeist
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesdays. In celebration of Halloween, I have another new 1920s tale with Pip and company. This time I let search engines guide me to three random things to drive this story ― first Google, then Yahoo, then Bing. I typed in “Halloween,” hit enter, and used … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 7 ― Pip in the Field of Fear
Thursday, October 19, 2017 Hello everyone. Welcome to another Thriving Thursday. I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene here with a guest post for Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape. Click over to the “tree-house” and say hello — I’ve disabled comments here. Thriving Thursdays: Busy? Maybe That’s a Good Thing Too busy to be discouraged — but not too busy to thrive! Here … More Thriving Thursdays: Busy? Maybe That’s a Good Thing
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 I’m so excited to get reviews! So I hope you’ll forgive me for crowing. Today author and “fairy whisperer” Colleen Chesebro* posted a review of my debut novel, Atonement, Tennessee. What a delight it was to read her mindful review with my morning coffee! I’m thrilled. Since Colleen is “the fairy whisperer“ I … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 6 ― Reviews & a Crossover Story
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
This is a very enjoyable murder story set in the 1920s. Pip, Granny Phanny and a whole bunch of alliterated characters populate the story of surprisingly strong suspense with equally surprising turns of events. This is hugely enjoyable and definitely recommended to anyone with a sense of fun and humour. I…
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Welcome to October at Jazz Age Wednesday. I’ve been so busy, I forgot today was Wednesday! However, I’m here now, with something new for the Pip-verse and I’ve gotten all Halloween-ish! Writing Process I was honored when Chris Graham*, the Story Reading Ape himself, agreed to do a short story for one of my … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 5 — Pip in the Corn Maze
Originally posted on Books and Such:
Welcome, Teagan Geneviene! If you’re a fan of Teagan’s book, Atonement, Tennessee, I’m about to make your day. She’s nearly finished the sequel, Atonement in Bloom, and an excerpt is below! Even better, it’s from Lilith’s POV, my fav calico cat. Sit back, relax, and learn some new things about Teagan.…
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesday. I’m celebrating a wonderful review of Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I by Molly Flanders! By Molly Flanders on September 28, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition This is a very enjoyable murder story set in the 1920s. Pip, Granny Phanny and a whole bunch of alliterated characters populate the … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 4 — In the Pip of Time
Don’t worry — Thistledown will return next weekend. When I saw that there were two wonderful things that I wanted to share, I decided it was a good weekend to give myself a much needed break. Well… sort of a break anyway. First was the delightful return of blogger Donna Parker of Yadadarcyyada. (I shared that … More Announcing — Circumstances of Childhood by John W. Howell
Originally posted on yadadarcyyada:
Something has changed within me Somehow I’m not the same I’m tired of playing someone else’s game Too late for second-guessing Too late to press stop (oops, I hit Publish!) Time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap! Some things I cannot change But till I try, I’ll never…
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 On Saturday, I was honored to be the guest of the enchanting Esmé — The Recipe Hunter. I’m sharing that post today for Jazz Age Wednesdays. I hope you’ll click over and say hello. Thanks again, Esmé! That post is below. *** It was a recipe for fun when I wrote Three Ingredients I — Murder at the … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 3 — Recipe Hunter
Source: Smorgasbord Book Promotion – Air Your Reviews – Teagan Riordain Geneviene and M.C.V. Egan Huge thanks to Sally G. Cronin for sharing these wonderful reviews of my novella. Also, my appreciation to Bette Stevens and Vashi Quiroz-Vega for reviews that thrilled me! Have a thriving Thursday everyone! Comments are closed here, but please visit Sally … More Smorgasbord Book Promotion – Air Your Reviews – Teagan Riordain Geneviene and M.C.V. Egan
Thriving Thursdays: What’s More Important than Knowledge? Hello all. I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene. Huge thanks to Chris the Story Reading Ape, for hosting me. I welcome you to another Thriving Thursday at the tree-house. I hope you’ll click over and visit us there. (I’ve closed comments here.) So, what’s more important than knowledge? Maybe you think … More Thriving Thursdays: What’s More Important than Knowledge?
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesdays. I’m still celebrating the release of Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I . For this weekly feature my intention was to make things easy for myself by re-sharing short stories I had already written. However, to day I’m posting an all new vignette. It’s another hump … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 2 — Pip Sees a Camel
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Each weekend I give you a new serial episode. I’ve been giving that throughout most of the past four years. However, Teagan’s Books is about more than serial episodes. It’s about my books too. So I’m creating this midweek feature. I added a poll to the last post. Not a majority, but … More Jazz Age Wednesdays 1 — Pip Arrives in Savannah
Originally posted on beetleypete:
I am always happy to promote new books published by fellow bloggers. Teagan is no exception, and I am pleased to feature her new novel. She is an American, a published author, and a blogger too. And what a blogger! Generous, involved, and engaged, she is an example to us all…
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
Recently Phil Taylor at “The Phil Factor” participated in the launch of my new novel Murder at the Bijou — Three Ingredients I. Now I’m honored to return the favor as he releases a new book. Read all about it HERE at Phil’s wonderful humor blog. Be sure to leave a comment there to wish him luck. … More Sharing: Time to Lie by Phil Taylor
Thriving Thursdays: Thrive or Success? Posted at The Story Reading Ape. I’ve disabled comments here, so I hope you’ll visit Chris and me at the tree-house. Hello down there! It’s me, Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene. Yes, I’m up in the tree-house again. Thanks to Chris the Story Reading Ape for hosting me for another Thriving Thursday. You don’t necessarily … More Thriving Thursdays: Thrive or Success?
Ta-dah! I’ve finally finished the technical aspects of book-izing the second of my blog serials. About the Novel Murder at the Bijou – Three Ingredients-I is the second of my “three things” style of blog serials. As with the first serial, The Three Things Serial, a Little 1920s Story, it was a spontaneously written (“pantser”) … More Cover Reveal! Murder at the Bijou – Three Ingredients-I
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
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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
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