Saturday, May 25, 2019 Welcome back to the crossroads. As you know, the popular blogger and photographer Dan Antion illustrates Brother Love. I try to bring Dan into some of the process of creating the story. The “things” for this chapter led me to a scene that required some knowledge I didn’t possess — dark-haired actresses of … More Brother Love 5 — A Face
Saturday, May 18, 2019 Note: Last week I mentioned Dan was working on his own post about his part of the inspiration for the Doug Armstrong character. That is Dan’s Saturday post this week at his blog, No Facilities. Welcome to my sanctuary at the crossroads. Relax and sit for awhile. It makes no difference … More Brother Love 4 — A Domino
Saturday, May 11, 2019 Welcome back to the crossroads everyone! I should probably begin with a disclaimer. This story is not about religion, nor is it a social commentary — that’s just part of the setting. I also want you to understand that I approach this aspect of the story carefully. While the story includes … More Brother Love 3 — A Hymn
Saturday, May 4, 2019 There are many things on my mind that I want to share with you today. If I had known about the most recent one before yesterday, I would have done a midweek post. First let me welcome you… Welcome to my sanctuary. Pull up a chair. The sanctuary may be found … More Brother Love 2 — A Shadow
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Happy May Day, my chuckaboos! I hope your month is off to a pos-i-lutely fabulous start. I continue to settle into my high desert cottage, painting walls, pulling weeds, and generally getting adjusted. (The weed pulling led to a bad allergic reaction that I’m still trying to get over… I’m looking a lot … More Jazz Age Wednesday or Hidebound Hump Day — What’s going on?
Saturday, April 27, 2019 Happy weekend, everyone! It seems like such a long time since I did an “interactive” serial with reader participation. Well, I’m finally back with a new spontaneously written, pantser story done in my “Three Things” way of writing. I’m delighted to bring you the first installment today! Blogger Dan Antion collaborates with me … More All New Serial: Brother Love — 1 A House at the Crossroads
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 It’s finally time! I’ve been promising you a short story with illustrations by Rob Goldstein. Lulu, Gramps, and Valentino are joined by a couple of unexpected characters in this one episode story. I call it “One Million Years B-Lulu.” It’s a little riff on “One Million Years BC,” which featured Raquel Welsh. … More Jazz Age Wednesdays — 1 Million Years B-Lulu
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 It’s time for Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m grateful to everyone who started this wild ride on the #steampunk train, and then the submarine. What mode of transportation will we take next? As you know, the serials on this blog are pantser stories. They are completely unplanned. I let the “three … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 39 Conclusion
Monday, April 15, 2019 I hear the conductor shout. Next stop — end of the line! My chuckaboos, I’ve had 38 weeks of enthuzimuzzy, rerunning this serial with all of you aboard the steampunk train (and submarine). However, this Wednesday Hidebound Hump Day will reveal the conclusion of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. … More End of the #Steampunk Line
Saturday, April 13, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! It’s been awhile since I shared a Victorian Novels post. Since my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. will conclude with the next chapter, I wanted to do one more of these features. A few years ago I read a Project Gutenberg copy of The Jewel … More Straitlaced Saturday — The Jewel of Seven Stars
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 It’s time for Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m grateful to everyone who started this wild ride on the #steampunk train, and then the submarine. What mode of transportation will we take next? Hang on tight. This is the penultimate episode of the serial! Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 38
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Our heroes are still in the purple world. Will they return home this time? The steampunk submarine is coming into port. Let’s not waste any time. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers Chapter 29 “When the loud harmonic noise of … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 37
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 It’s Hidebound Hump Day again, my chuckaboos! This is a rather noisy episode. I didn’t notice Cornelis Drebbel’s submarine coming into port. However, I see the harbor master waving, and now I can hear his voice. Let’s get straight to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers From last … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 36
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m off-line, but didn’t want to leave you hanging from any cliffs with the serial. Collecting the recap for this episode reminded me of some fabulous animated videos created by Chris Graham. Let’s get over to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 35
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! I’m off-line, but didn’t want to leave you hanging from any cliffs with the serial. Let’s get straight to the #steampunk submarine. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers A Rewind from Chapter 3 First things first, I told myself as I turned my attention … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 34
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Unfortunately I still haven’t gotten my agoraphobic self on the road. Even without my “messed-up-ness,” a cross country relocation is a lot for one person, physically and mentally… and I’m no spring chicken… So, please forgive me for being scarce. I miss visiting other … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 33
Saturday, March 2, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! This post complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Many people are intrigued by the Victorian Era. That doesn’t surprise me. The time has many different “faces” in my imagination — it has something for everyone. Take the seedy, … More Straitlaced Saturday — Chicago World’s Fair 1893
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! Right now, I’m sitting in the floor, surrounded by boxes, trying to lasso all the phone calls I need to make, and accounts that need address changes, and… I can see that it is more than I can do in the next three days, … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 32
Saturday, February 23, 2019 It’s Straitlaced Saturday, my chuckaboos! I’m here with another Victorian Novels feature. This series complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Jane Austen has been mentioned in more than one of the serial chapters. I just realized that one of her novels escaped my attention. How … More Straitlaced Saturday — Mansfield Park
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! When I wrote this episode back in 2015, I was working on a novel called The Guitar Mancer. Later I even tried to serialize it here as a means of finishing it. The feedback of readers back then brought an unexpected change to the story. It … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 31
Saturday, February 16, 2019 Straitlaced Saturday and the Victorian Novels feature is finally back. It complements the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. With these posts, I’ll give you some information about novels written in the Victorian Era of the real world, along with a link where you can get the … More Straitlaced Saturday — Elusive Isabel
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day, my chuckaboos! I know this image is not from the right era, but the dashing man looking all afternoonified, made me think of something Cornelis might do. I think Valentine’s Day around him would be positively naty narking. Back in 2015, Christoph Fischer sent the “things” for this chapter. Christoph … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 30
Friday, February 9, 2019 We went back in time, from the Roaring Twenties to the Victorian Era. This spring, it’s time to get back to the future, if by the future you mean the days of flappers. Coming in Spring… An Uninvited Guest… In Granny Phanny’s Kitchen! Here’s a hint. What “thread” ties this story … More Coming in Spring — Back to the 1920s
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Not to repeat myself from my Saturday post, but… Happy Chinese New Year. Happy Year of the Earth Pig! Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system. My chuckaboos, it’s time for Hidebound Hump Day! Our heroes are in a strange purple world. It reminded me of this image Rob Goldstein made … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 29
Saturday, January 26, 2019 Welcome back to Straitlaced Saturday and a new feature here at Teagan’s Books. Victorian Novels will complement the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. The latest chapter of that serial (click here for chapter 27) mentioned another novel written within the time-frame of my story. Vril, the … More Straitlaced Saturday — Vril
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 When I wrote this chapter back in 2015, I was experiencing a lack of energy. It made me relate to these images of worn-out, abandoned locomotives. Since my characters sometimes reflect my experiences of a given moment, I went to my manuscript with the intention of exploring what a tiny magical … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 27
Saturday, January 19, 2019 Welcome back to Straightlaced Saturday! I’m toying with a new feature, that will complement the era of my steampunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. My thought is to give you some information about novels written in the Victorian Era of the real world, along with a link … More Straightlaced Saturday — Lady Audley’s Secret
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 This episode finishes the three random things from Donna Parker at Yadadarcyyada. Be sure to visit her blog and look around, read and enjoy. The #submarine is at our port. It’s rising to the surface now, and we’re ready for another chapter of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Previously … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.2
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day. Back in 2015 he three things” for this chapter were from Donna Parker at Yadadarcyyada. Her writing is uniquely wonderful as she shares her thoughts on a variety of things. Aside from the random things, Donna’s inventive blog name inspired an important part of this chapter. Be … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 26.1
Wednesday, January 2, 2019Happy New Year, my chuckaboos! It’s a new year, and appropriately enough our heroes have a new mode of transportation. We are no longer on the road locomotive. The #Steampunk train is now a submarine! No matter how we’re traveling, I’m happy to share the journey with you. My heartfelt thanks to … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 25
Saturday, December 29 , 2018 Here we are, in that limbo between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s still a festive time, but it is rather a “between” time. However, the #SteamPunk train has arrived at the platform and we’re ready for another chapter of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Although the mode of transportation … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 24
Wednesday, December 26 , 2018 I hope everyone who celebrated any sort of holiday this week had a joyous and relaxing time. I’m always hearing people say “Christmas is all about families.” Well, I don’t have a family, but I enjoy the holiday in my own way. Festivities were perhaps a little restrained this year for … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 23
Wednesday, December 19 , 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day! The #SteamPunk train wears festive holiday lights today. It’s headed to the northern Pacific coast of the USA, during the Victorian Era. That’s where we’ll finish chapter 22 of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Today we will see what the third of the “three … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 22.2
Saturday, December 15 , 2018 It’s Straightlaced Saturday! Welcome aboard the #SteamPunk train. Our destination is the northern Pacific coast of the USA, during the Victorian Era. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Back in 2015, the random “three things” for this chapter were provided by John W. Howell at Fiction … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 22.1
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day. Find your seat on the #SteamPunk train. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Many have been enjoying the imaginative art from Eugene Ivanov. I found several available as public domain images. However, this is the last one I … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 20
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, my chuckaboos! (I do love the Victorian vernacular, even if it is harder to use than Roaring Twenties slang.) Find your seat on the #SteamPunk train. We’re headed for another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Do you remember I told you … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 19
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day. Find your seat. The #SteamPunk train is preparing to leave the station. Oh, and buckle up, because we may encounter some dangerous curves. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the USA. No matter where you are, I am thankful to have you on this train. My wish … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 18
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, everyone. I’m happy to see you. In this chapter I give you a couple of hints for something that will be revealed in the near future. So I hope you’ll remember later in the journey of this #steampunk train. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 17
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Hello, November! It’s National Novel Writing Month again — or #NaNoWriMo as it’s also called. I have more going on than usual, so this year I’m doing the editing version. I’m bookizing the third 1920s novel of Pip and Granny Phanny’s adventures, A Ghost in the Kitchen — Three Ingredients 2. I’ll keep you … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 16
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Happy Halloween, everyone! Welcome back to the spontaneously written, #SteamPunk serial, Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Everything about the story is driven by the random things that were sent by readers, back in 2015. When I say everything, I mean it — even the location. Although no one … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 15
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Heartfelt thanks to everyone who got on the party bus for the launch of Atonement in Bloom! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everyone who hosted the launch post, reblogged, allowed me to use images, and otherwise helped me promote my new novel. If you missed the launch, don’t worry. … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 14
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 It’s Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. There was not a Straightlaced Saturday chapter last week, so today we pick up where we left off a week ago. Remember I’ve mentioned that this serial was originally presented as a “culinary” mystery. All of the random “things” that … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 13
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. My blog-writing time is limited to the weekend, and it was a very busy one. So without further ado, here’s chapter 12. Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers Chapter 11. Felicity thought one … More Hiedbound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 12
Saturday, October 6, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, and another episode of Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. If you enjoyed my 1920s stories about Paisley Idelle Peabody, aka Pip — keep an eye out. My characters begin to feel left out when I start new stories. Keep an eye out in this episode. … More Straightlaced Saturday Day — Cornelis Drebbel 11
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day, where we continue our Victorian (#SteamPunk) adventure from Straightlaced Saturday. This episode brings up some health matters for the characters. That wouldn’t be surprising if you knew that I wrote it in March of 2015, during a huge snowfall. I hate snow, so I was really missing the … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 10
Saturday, September 29, 2018 It’s another “Revealing” Straightlaced Saturday. The first blogger I got acquainted with — back in November of 2012, for National Novel Writing Month, was Mary J McCoy-Dressel. In 2015 she provided the “things/ingredients” for Wednesday’s episode and for this one. Mary made an off-handed, fanciful comment about destiny… and as you saw in episode … More A Revealing Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 9
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Thanks to everyone who visited the virtual art show, Under the Sea. I preempted the Straightlaced Saturday edition of this serial for that post, but today the steampunk locomotive is back on track. Ladies and gentlemen, I bid you welcome to Hidebound Hump Day, where we continue our Victorian adventure from Wednesday last. Horsefeathers… I can’t … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 8
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Welcome back to Hidebound Hump Day and the next episode of the steampunk serial. The next random “thing” a reader left to drive the plot of this story should come as no surprise — “steam engine.” Let’s see if I use it in a way you expect. (winks) Previously with Copper, the Alchemist, … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 7
Saturday, September 15, 2018 Did the allure of the word “revealing” lure you to my clutches? I’m giving a shout-out to the fabulous Mae Clair who has just revealed the delicious cover of her next novel! The big release of the book won’t be until January, but you can pre-order End of Day here. I don’t … More A “Revealing” Straightlaced Saturday — & Cornelis Drebbel 6
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 You can also click here for the video. You’ve arrived at Hidebound Hump Day! As you can see, I had a special treat for this chapter. Chris Graham (the Story Reading Ape) did the above animation, and I’m tickled pink! His character, Artie the genius chimp, has been here several times. Before Artie … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 5
Saturday, September 8, 2018 Thanks for being at the station for this rerun of my steampunk serial with a Victorian setting. This adventure was written spontaneously, with “three things” left by readers (back in 2015) driving every element of this story from the setting to the characters. Writing Process I enjoy alteration, as you will … More Straightlaced Saturday — Cornelis Drebbel 4
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Welcome to Hidebound Hump Day! I call it hidebound because Victorians are sometimes described that way. It might be hard to decide who the “hero” of this story is, but everything revolves around Cornelis Drebbel. I suppose Cornelis is a bit of a tortured soul, due to the accident of alchemy that … More Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Some of you have already seen this post at Suzanne’s blog, A Pug in the Kitchen. However, I wanted to share it here too. I have done a few collaborative blog posts with her, and we have a ton of fun. Thanks for doing another joint post with me, Suzanne! When Suzanne said she could do … More Pip Sees a Pug – in the Kitchen
In my novella, The Three Things Serial – a Little 1920s Story, Pip dubs one of her friends “the astronaut man.” That character is Andy Avis and he writes science fiction stories (hence Pip’s nickname for him). He happens to have a gigantic crush on Mona. In the novella, Andy is working on a re-imagining of A … More Three Things Serial Goes to Mars?
Happy New Year everyone! I didn’t have this video/greeting finished in time to add it to my regular weekly post. However, the Year of the Monkey wreaked such havoc that I had to celebrate its passing. My post on Friday, wasn’t a proper New Year’s greeting. So I’m doing the traditional recap of … More Goodbye Mean Old Monkey — Happy New Year
Three Things Serial 1920s Party! You’ve all made this Roaring Twenties party a huge success. New guests keep arriving (be sure to meet them in the comments). Everyone is having such a great time that I’ve decided to let this hootenanny continue through this weekend too! So happy holidays to all you Sheikhs and Shebas! … More 1920s Party — Three Things Serial Story
#TuesdayBookBlog at Olga, Author Translator Please click this link. My little 1920s novella, The Three Things Serial Story, just got a lovely endorsement from Olga Núñez Miret. Of course I couldn’t resist sharing! Please drop by Olga’s blog to say hello — comments are there. Check out her extraordinary collection of books too. Stay tuned here as well. … More Three Things Serial Shout-Out
Book Launch? Sort of… The Three Things Serial Story A Little 1920s Story Should I call this a book launch? That just doesn’t feel right, because I already did this story (and others) here at Teagan’s Books. When I started this blog at the end of 2012 I did a few posts. By 2013 I … More Book Launch: The Three Things Serial Story
Southernisms and New Year’s Resolutions in Atonement, TN Welcome back to Atonement, TN – and happy New Year one and all! WordPress sent around the yearly stats. I’m pleased to say that the numbers for Teagan’s Books went up a little. However, the interactions with all of you here are immeasurable to me. Thanks to … More Southernisms & New Year’s Resolutions — Features from Atonement, TN
Chugging Along Slowly The steam locomotive to the Victorian Era is almost at the platform to take you to Copper, the Alchemist, and the Woman in Trousers. Although, it’s chugging along rather slowly. One of the landslide of things that derailed the locomotive last weekend was the cold I had Saturday. Happily I managed to fight … More Copper, the Alchemist, & the Woman in Trousers: Episode 29
Welcome back to the Jazz Age and our little 1920’s serial story. There are so many different (not to mention fascinating) holidays at this time of year. Whatever you may have celebrated — or perhaps you choose not to honor any day at all — no matter what the case, I hope it has been … More Rewind – Three Things Episodes 29 – 30
Welcome back to the “rewind” of the first serial I did here at Teagan’s Books. The timing of the rerun of Episode-26 is serendipitous. In the original introduction I mentioned one of my friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico and some of the self-teaching she has done to learn about medical things, in order to help … More Rewind – Three Things Episodes 26 – 28
Welcome back to our whimsical version of the Jazz Age. You’re just the cat’s pajamas for coming back to this flapper tale. I hope the characters in this 1920’s serial have wiggled into your mind so comfortably that you have your own ideas of how they would look or sound. However, I thought it might be … More Three Things 25 & Character Recap
Hi there Sheiks and Shebas! I’m having a hard time coming up with an intro that will “hook” my readers. Honestly, I don’t mean to complain, but I’ve been battling a migraine on and off for two days. So All I can think of is… What did you do this week? Me? I killed a … More Rewind – Three Things Episodes 15 – 17
Welcome back everyone! Our previous chapter of this interactive culinary mystery was essentially part-1 of a 2-part finale. And yes — I heard the commotion when I left our three suspects of ill-doing hanging in midair (literally) and basically you along with them. I’m just wicked that way… I really can’t help myself. I sincerely … More Three Ingredients II – 18: Conclusion – Sweet Potato, Wimberries, Worcestershire Sauce
Horsefeathers! This took me by surprise. I didn’t know quite where the “ingredients” would take this story — until last evening. > Sheiks and Shebas, I have to tell you — this is the penultimate episode of Three Ingredients Cookbook-2, a Ghost in the Kitchen. Sorry I didn’t add that subtitle sooner — it’s always been … More Three Ingredients II – 17: Spinach, Carrots, Yogurt
Welcome back to our interactive 1920’s culinary mystery serial! The “ingredients” for this episode are from the very talented “Kraftycat” at Kraftycat Creations. You don’t have to be a crazy cat person to enjoy her blog. Not only does she make adorable kitty toys, she makes wonderful gifts and jewelry for the humans. I hope you’ll check out … More Three Ingredients II – 15: Ribs, Watermelon, Corn
Sanctuary The first time I remember hearing the word I was a small child watching a very old black and white film of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and it had a lasting effect on me. Not just the movie, but the word — sanctuary, the sound of it, the meaning and the concept. Sanctuary … More Three Ingredients II – 12: Lentils, Cumin, Roast Lamb
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