Saturday, July 4, 2020 Happy Independence Day to all my chuckaboos in the USA! Welcome back to the riverbank, everyone. In one way it’s hard to believe The Delta Pearl first left the docks on July 27, 2019 for this serialized rewrite of my novel. On the other hand, I feel it’s been part of … More The Delta Pearl — Refresh
Saturday, June 27, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank, my chuckaboos. This segment continues the adventures of the passengers and crew during their shore leave in my fictional, Victorian Era version of Cairo, Illinois. Delightful blogger and fascinating person, Pat at e-Quips recently did a post about bells. I stumbled upon it after I wrote … More The Delta Pearl 39 — Rise
Saturday, June 20, 2020 Welcome, my chuckaboos, to another episode ashore in my fictional, Victorian Era version of Cairo, Illinois. Last year, just as this riverboat left the dock, Rob Goldstein left an amazing “random reader thing.” It’s Telectroscope. Read on to learn what that is. Now we return to Émeraude and Eliza. I think … More The Delta Pearl 38 — Tangle
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Wait a minute — the steampunk riverboat is here? Well, dash my wig! Welcome my chuckaboos! Don’t worry, you aren’t arfarfan’arf or boiled owl. It really is Wednesday. Today I’m doing something I rarely do — posting a revision. A few people commented that they had to look up “scarab.” Most of … More A Delta Pearl Extra
Saturday, June 13, 2020 Welcome back to the riverside, my chuckaboos. The episodes of this serial keep getting shorter. I’m trying hard to make progress on the novel I began in November. I’m a research geek, and the deplorable Internet service I get from TDS is making my pace a hundred times slower. Even though … More The Delta Pearl 37 — Stalk
Saturday, June 6, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. That’s a Victorian Era slang word for dear friend. Some of you have been following since very early in my blogging career — my long-time chuckaboos! One of the earliest of those is author and blogger, Christoph Fischer. Last weekend’s chapter prompted Christoph to mentioned something I never knew … More The Delta Pearl 36 — Research
Saturday, May 30, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos. It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl. This one was not part of the original novel. Several newer readers have asked that I include a list of past episodes. There are many reasons why I don’t do that. (Those of you who asked … More The Delta Pearl 35 — Frown
Saturday, May 23, 2020 Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos. It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl. This one was not part of the original novel. I was able to use a couple of “random reader things.” First we have Ribbon Candy from Jan Twissel. Also, Beth suggested Red Herrings. Last time, our potential … More The Delta Pearl 34 — Scrabble
Saturday, May 16, 2020 In the Victorian Era, someone’s dear friend was their chuckaboo. So welcome back, my chuckaboos! When I first wrote The Delta Pearl, I wasn’t satisfied with the story. So I’m using this serial as a means of rewriting it. I’m also adding random reader things to keep the paddlewheel turning. With this episode, … More The Delta Pearl 33 — Chaperone
Saturday, May 9, 2020 Welcome back to the weekly serial about a #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos. Last time, The Delta Pearl reached a spot at my fictional version of Cairo, Illinois where there is a confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Dan Antion of No Facilities sent some of his photos to illustrate … More The Delta Pearl 32 — Grasp
Saturday, May 2, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. Thanks for being patient while the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl was in unknown waters. Today she’s back! This is a brief episode, to get my toes back into the water. Even so, I was able to use a “random reader thing.” It’s from GP Cox, who suggested … More The Delta Pearl 31 — Disagree
Saturday, April 11, 2020 Welcome my chuckaboos. In the Victorian Era “chuckaboo” was the term for a dear friend, and that’s what all of you are to me. Because of you, I’m here with the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! I was able to use two “random reader things” for this episode. First, from John … More The Delta Pearl 30 — Observe
Saturday, April 4, 2020 Welcome back, my chuckaboos. I’m here with the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! This chapter is short, but it’s completely new — it was not part of the original version. Even though it’s brief, I managed to use one “random reader thing.” Deborah Zajac gave us Renoir. It just happens to … More The Delta Pearl 29 — Search
Saturday, March 28, 2020 Welcome one and all, to the steampunk riverboat, The Delta Pearl! It’s wonderful to see you, my chuckaboos. Thanks to Dan Antion at No Facilities, for letting me use some of his photos in this series. In this chapter of my serialized re-write of the novel, I’ve added two “random reader things.” … More The Delta Pearl 28 — Shatter
Saturday, March 21, 2020 Happy spring, my chuckaboos! I hope the vernal equinox brings all of us good health and happiness. The “random reader thing” for this chapter comes from Jacquie Biggar — corset. I made links to the previous chapter — and several others, just click here. Without further ado… All aboard! Last … More The Delta Pearl 27 — Claim
Saturday, February 29, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Sometimes a “random reader thing” comes from a comment that I just can’t resist. That’s what happened when John W. Howell mentioned conundrum. It’s been quite a while since this riverboat first left the dock. Before reading this chapter, you might want … More The Delta Pearl 26 — Mesmerize
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Here we are at another halfway point, another hump day. I’m only halfway on one particular thing because of one evil villain — Procrastination. Or at least I’ve begun to think that is what’s to blame. I go round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel… … More Wednesday Writing — or Procrastination?
Saturday, February 22, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Many weeks ago Kevin Cooper left Christmas tree as a random reader thing. I’m almost certain that another reader also left that as a thing, but if that’s the case, I don’t have it in my story matrix — and I apologize. I see … More The Delta Pearl 25 — Talk
Saturday, February 15, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and a lovely Valentine’s Day too. Romance aside, it makes a good excuse to show gratitude for our friends. I was beginning to wonder if I’d make it to the riverbank today, but I did, and the #steampunk riverboat is here! … More The Delta Pearl 24 — Walk
Saturday, February 8, 2020 Hello, my chuckaboos! Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat. Many of you know that I’m way down in the desert southwest of the USA. I’m not in the mountains, but it is still a high altitude. We got snow this week. I promised a couple of you a picture of “cactus … More The Delta Pearl 23 — Bruise
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Welcome to one of the dining areas in my #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos. Serve yourself brunch at the buffet and enjoy another chapter of The Delta Pearl. I’m no grammar prude. I enjoy new and even made-up words, and creative use of language. “Soapy” is a word I’ve been seeing creatively … More The Delta Pearl 22 — Buy
Saturday, January 26, 2020 The #steampunk riverboat is back, my chuckaboos! My Writing Process From the beginning, back in the original version of The Delta Pearl, I wanted to give the story two unique characteristics (along with the magical riverboat setting). One was the gemstone names for the crew. The other was having the … More The Delta Pearl 21 — Poison
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Tim and Laurie Price live on a magical spot in the Land of Enchantment. Tim shares a lot of fantastic photos at his blog, Off Center & Not Even. I was honored when he said I could “claim” one of the trees at their place. He gave me a choice of some … More Wednesday, Trees for Teagan — Off Center & Not Even
Saturday, January 1x, 2020 Welcome back to the #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! There have been several interruptions in the voyage of The Delta Pearl during the past few months. I appreciate you for steadfastly coming back to the riverboat dock. With that in mind, here are links from the most recent chapters. The Delta Pearl … More The Delta Pearl 20 — Slash
Saturday, January 4, 2019 Happy New Year, my chuckaboos! May the new decade and the year 2020 bring 20/20 vision. I’m still crawling back to the surface after Santa brought me a big bag of the Everything Flu on Christmas morning. The “stomach flu” part of “everything” is still hanging on. So let’s get right to … More The Delta Pearl 19 — Flirt
Saturday, December 28, 2019 When I created Wednesday’s holiday greeting I felt fine. Little did I know that I was on Santa’s “Naughty List.” The Jolly Old Elf brought me a flu bug Christmas morning. Not to worry. I expect to be fine and begin 2020 in good health. That said, I apologize for the inevitably … More The Delta Pearl 18 — Bump
Wishing you and yours all the blessings of the holiday season. Welcome to my sanctuary. I hope I can give you a moment of peaceful relaxation. Regardless of what we intend, this time of year usually gets stressful. For many it can be a painfully sad time. You’re welcome here, to take a moment away … More Happy Holidays from Thistledown
Happy weekend and happy holidays, my chuckaboos! Between the launch work of the past two weeks (prep and actual launch) for Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam, I was working hard. Now, I’m blessed to have a friend offer to do some handyman-type work around my house — things I’m not able to do. Now that’s a great … More What Have We Here? — No Facilities Meets Thistledown
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam book is ready to fly your imagination to new heights! Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene (that’s me!) is a wildly whimsical tale of faeries. However, lest you think you’re too old for that stuff, it also has a dark side. For those who read the … More #NewBook Launch: Thistledown – Midsummer Bedlam
Saturday, December 14, 2019 Where is the #Steampunk riverboat? The Delta Pearl should be here, but she has been delayed. Does it have something to do with that “smudgy sooty cloud”? Did matchmaking Agate run the boat aground to throw Emmeraude and Victor together? Maybe Obsidian got jealous of the two and came up with some … More Where Is The Delta Pearl?
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam I’m hard at work getting Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam ready for publication as a book. Meanwhile, how about some whimsical hump day fun? Have you ever thought about what your name might be if you were a whimsical magical creature? If you were following when I posted that tale … More Find Your Faery Name & a Thistledown Contest #FreeBook
Saturday, December 7, 2019 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Most of you will recall this serial is a rewrite of a novel I wrote in 2016. I wasn’t satisfied with it, so I’m adding to it via this serial. During National Novel Writing Month, I posted a few chapters that did not get … More The Delta Pearl 17 — Jump
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Happy December everyone. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has concluded, but one of my November activities on that book continue. It’s a good thing I’m a life-gime learner. Even though I have decades of writing and editing experience, I still enjoy study and research. I thought I’d share some of the writing … More Wednesday Writing — Dialogue
Saturday, November 30, 2019 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! For those of you who are celebrating an extended weekend for Thanksgiving, stay safe and warm! With the holiday (here at least) in mind, I expect a lot of readers will miss this chapter. So, it’s just as well that there is not a … More The Delta Pearl 16 — Suffrage
Friday, November 29, 2019 A “Black Friday” announcement, and a cover reveal! But first… WordPress weirdness attacked this post. Sadly some of your comments were lost. I apologize. Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam Several of you will remember Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam from 2017, when I posted it here as a serial. It’s a set-your-imagination-free, wildly whimsical story. … More A Tale of Faeries — Coming for the Holidays
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 I am endlessly grateful to have friends and readers across this planet. In my country, tomorrow is supposed to be a day of gratitude, the giving of thanks, Thanksgiving Day. I give thanks for each and every one of you, no matter where you are, or what the day means to you. … More I Give Thanks for You
Saturday, November 23, 2019 Welcome back to the steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos! Thanks for returning, after my detour last weekend to work on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Then I took time out from both — to revise my “Books” page. I didn’t realize how woefully overdue that was! If you’ll remember, last time Émeraude had a … More The Delta Pearl 15 — Groan
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Like hundreds of thousands of other people, I’m hard at work on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This year, I quickly saw that I had shared too much about my new story for NaNoWriMo. So, I am keeping this one close to the vest, even though it’s so very hard not to share … More Where Is Teagan? WriMo-mo-mo!
Friday, November 29, 2019 A “Black Friday” announcement, and a cover reveal! Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam Several of you will remember Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam from 2017, when I posted it here as a serial. It’s a set-your-imagination-free, wildly whimsical story. However, it has a dark undercurrent. With that in mind, I describe it as a tale … More A Tale of Faeries — Coming for the Holidays!
Saturday, November 16, 2019 Where the heck is Teagan? More importantly, where is The Delta Pearl? This weekend, I’m taking a break to work on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). However, here’s a little teaser from The Delta Pearl’s chapter for next weekend. If you missed the most recent episode of The Delta Pearl, you can find it … More Where in the World Is Teagan?
Saturday, November 9, 2019 Hello, my chuckaboos! Welcome back to the magical #steampunk riverboat, the The Delta Pearl. I have a chatty intro this weekend. Most of it is rooted in National Novel Writing Month, so that’s were I’ll begin. This is my eighth year to participate in “NaNoWriMo.” Horror of horrors I’m behind on my average daily … More The Delta Pearl, 14 — Drink, & an Announcement
Saturday, November 2, 2019 Hello, my chuckaboos! Happy November. I’m so glad you came back to the The Delta Pearl. This week’s random reader things I didn’t make it a “thing,” but Diana Peach recommended an explanation of how the tempest prognosticator works be added to the story. I try to keep a faster pace in serials, … More The Delta Pearl, 13 — Agitate
Saturday, October 26, 2019 The steampunk riverboat is here. Hello, my chuckaboos! Thanks for coming back to the The Delta Pearl. Based on my own experiences the past two weeks (and more), I know it might have been difficult for you to get here. I hope everyone is still onboard, despite the wide-spread difficulties WordPress is causing many … More The Delta Pearl, 12 — Prognosticate
Saturday, October 19, 2019 The steampunk riverboat is here. Hello, my chuckaboos! Thanks for coming back to the The Delta Pearl. Based on my own experiences all week, I know it might have been difficult for you to get here. I hope everyone is still onboard, despite the wide-spread difficulties WordPress is causing many of us. Their denial … More The Delta Pearl, 11 — Pretend
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Sheiks and Shebas, welcome back to Jazz Age Wednesdays. Today I have an all new story for you, from the Pip-verse. It’s a new collaboration with Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape! Chris is really busy with huge personal projects right now, so double thanks to him for working on this … More Pip & Artie in Outer Space
Saturday, October 12, 2019 The steampunk riverboat is here. Hello, my chuckaboos! Thanks for coming back to the The Delta Pearl. It’s been a busy week. Are you ready to sink into the soft cushions of imagination and let the river gently take you to extraordinary places? This week’s random reader things This steampunk riverboat runs on random … More The Delta Pearl, 10 — Cover
I’m visiting my favorite artist! Thanks to Rob Goldstein for hosting me at his art studio. I appreciate everyone who has visited his post. If you haven’t already, click over and say hello. Update: I’m not sure why the trailer video for Brother Love didn’t work in this reblog, but here it is. On a … More October’s Featured Blogger: Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene — Art by Rob Goldstein
Saturday, October 5, 2019 Hello, my chuckaboos! Thanks for coming back to the The Delta Pearl. Let’s get right to it. This week’s random reader things This steampunk riverboat runs on random “things” from readers. Diana Wallace Peach provided tap shoes. John W. Howell mentioned pandemonium. Thanks to Dan Antion for letting me use some of his photos. He staged a photoshoot … More The Delta Pearl, 9 — Secure
Saturday, September 28, 2019 WordPress got snitty with me Friday when I tried to schedule this post, and it went out early. In case you missed it, I’m linking to here. Please Click Here for Chapter 8. Now for the obligatory shameless self-promotion… Universal link to my Amazon Author Page USA: The Three Things Serial … More The Delta Pearl, 8 — An oops
Saturday, September 28, 2019 Note: This post was meant to publish on the above date. However, between WordPress finikyness and the absurdly shoddy Internet service I get from TDS Telecom… well, it was doomed. Hello, my chuckaboos! Thanks for coming back to the #steampunk riverboat, after the detour for my book launch of A Ghost in … More The Delta Pearl, 8 — Think
