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If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?
Residents of the Colony would. And do.
Only the Insurgents can stop them.
Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.
He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.
Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.
Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
I swear the weeks leading up to the Subject A36 release are flying by. Tomorrow will be February – where did January go? And I’m still hoping for at least one good snow this winter. Snow days are perfect for snuggling up with a good book. Really, anytime is perfect to snuggle up with a book, right? But now it’s time to delve more into the world of Subject A36.
The top left gives you an idea of how Asher and his team may look in the field. They’re not always in full gear like this, but sometimes circumstances call for it.
On the right is Asher standing in front of the Insurgent compound. In addition to field missions, perimeter checks and patrols are 24/7 duties for the operatives.
Then we come to Elijah. He’s the extra eyes and ears of the Insurgents when they’re in the field. As a tech genius, he’s yet to meet a security system he can’t hack, and when things have gone sideways for Asher and his team, Elijah has guided them to egress points and helped them avoid Colony soldiers. As valuable as he is in the tech capacity, Elijah dreams of being a field operative where he can take a more active role in rescuing hostages.
Thanks for dropping by today – have a great weekend, guys!
This week has been a whirlwind – I’d swear it was just Monday. But now it’s Friday (yay!) and it’s been a productive week, so I can’t complain. Let’s meet some more characters.
In the upper right corner, we have Paige. She’s a bit of a mystery to the other Insurgents, even after living and fighting alongside them for the past two years. Paige is friendly to everyone, but doesn’t share much about her life. That’s fine with Asher. He chose her for his Insurgent team because she’s accurate and deadly in the field, and he trusts her with his life. When Paige isn’t on Asher’s Alpha team missions, you’ll find her serving as backup on a Beta team. She’s driven to rescue hostages.
Beneath Paige is Subject A36 – who will remain a mystery.
Beside A36 is Noah. He’s Asher’s best friend, the brother of Brynn, and Controller over his Insurgent sector. This role requires him to think strategically, plan rescue missions, and get the hostages to safe houses. Their safety, along with the safety of his people, is his primary concern. Yes, he’s young, but his father trained and prepared him for this position from a young age. An incredible amount of responsibility rests on his shoulders, and Noah’s greatest fear is making the wrong decision and disappointing his father.
Subject A36 releases February 13th – click on the cover in the sidebar to preorder!
If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?
Residents of the Colony would. And do.
Only the Insurgents can stop them.
Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.
He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.
Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.
Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
Happy Friday! As promised, below are more images from Subject A36 courtesy of Unsplash and Canva. This week, I’d like to introduce you to some of the characters.
Starting at the top left is my main character, Asher Solomon. What can I say about Ash? He’s suffered some hard losses in his seventeen years – more than anyone his age should ever have to experience. He’ll sacrifice himself to protect those he cares about and hostages taken by The Colony, but makes it very clear to his team that preserving lives while accomplishing their mission is a priority.
Rescuing hostages and fighting Colony soldiers requires an Insurgent to be in top physical shape. Quick reflexes and hand-to-hand combat training could be the difference between life and death. Ash and his team train rigorously several times per week.
The bottom right picture will remain a mystery. Is it Subject A36? Another mystery character? You’ll have to read the book to learn the answer!
Meet Brynn, Asher’s girlfriend and a member of his Insurgent team. She’s also the sister of Asher’s best friend, Noah (who you’ll meet next week). Brynn doesn’t do casual relationships, and very few people are granted access to her inner circle. Earning her trust doesn’t come easily. Once you’re in, it’s for life, and she loves fiercely and unconditionally. Asher has a strong need to save everyone, but Brynn keeps him focused on who he can realistically help.
The last image is of the abandoned warehouse that serves as the Insurgent headquarters and home.
Thanks for dropping by to learn a little more about Asher and Brynn’s world. The link to pre-order Subject A36 is in the sidebar. Have a great weekend!
Below are some images, courtesy of Unsplash.com, that display the world of Subject A36. I love it when I come across a picture that completely encompasses the setting as I imagined it for so long in my mind. I try to collect them before and during the writing process to inspire me.
Starting in the upper left hand corner and moving clockwise, the first picture represents a long hallway in one of the many harvest centers the Insurgents infiltrate to rescue hostages taken against their will by Colony soldiers. Without the Insurgents, these hostages would die a painful death when coveted genes are stripped from their body.
The next image is the abandoned warehouse that serves as the home for this particular sector of Insurgents. Staying hidden from The Colony is crucial. Fortunately, one of the Insurgents is a tech genius who’s come up with a way to evade radar detection. It’s not much to look at, but for them, it’s home.
Just from the description, you know that scientific labs play an important part in this story. For some characters, it’s a bigger part of their life than they’d ever imagined.
The bottom left image represents my main charater, Asher, and his team made up of his girlfriend Brynn, Oz, and Paige. Rescuing hostages and battling Colony soldiers is a deadly business, and the team members trust each other with their lives.
Hope you enjoyed a peek into the world of Subject A36. Next week I’ll introduce you to some of the characters. Amazon now has both the ebook and paperback preorders linked HERE.
If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?
Residents of the Colony would. And do.
Only the Insurgents can stop them.
Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.
He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.
Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.
Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene is now available in book form (Kindle and paperback). If you think you’re too old for a tale about faeries, it also has a dark side. For those who read the serial version at Teagan’s Books (blog), she added a little something to the ending that you haven’t seen.
Here’s Teagan to tell you a little about the story.
Teri, thanks so much for hosting the launch of Thistledown — Midsummer Bedlam. It is a tale of faeries written for whimsical grownups, but suitable for children ages 8 and up.
In 2017, readers of my blog,Teagan’s Books, named many of the fairies (or faeries, as I prefer to call them) — or they let me make up names in their honor. The characters are not based on the real people. They are just a way for me to recognize the people who followed Thistledown. Like Teri, many people used my “fairy name key” based on their initial and month of birth. So, I want to introduce “Fleur Thistle” to your readers.
Fairy by CE Brock, Wikipedia
In writing this story, I thought about how ordinary things might be different for faeries. I created their unique and whimsical means of communicating. One of those was the Thistledown Daily Trumpet. It’s a newspaper and Fleur Thistle is a young reporter. She has long dark purple hair, and wears it in a braid. Fluer’s magic helps her “dig up” information.
Here’s the Book Blurb
Thistledown ― Midsummer Bedlam, by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene is a wildly whimsical tale of faeries. It was originally written for a grownup audience, but it is suitable for children ages eight and over.
Thistledown is a world of color and light. It has faeries, hummingbirds, and ancient books of magic. Bedlam Thunder is a misfit faery who is afraid of heights. She is also a seer who has terrible visions of a parallel world devoid of color and brightness. The hate and darkness of that colorless world is seeping into Thistledown. Will Bedlam and her friends be able to save their home?
Thistledown ― Midsummer Bedlam, with its radiant creatures and faeries will lift your imagination to new heights.
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This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.
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Thanks to everyone who entered the ARC giveaway and added Subject A36 on Goodreads! I recognized many of the holiday movies listed in the comments, but some I wasn’t familiar with and, as a bonus, I now have several new Christmas movies to check out.
I counted all the entries across my website, three Facebook pages, Instagram, and Twitter, and then used Random.org to generate a number. And the winner is:
DANIELLE HAMMELEF
Danielle, please send your info to tpolen6@gmail.com and I’ll get your ARC in the mail. Congratulations!
Subject A36 won’t be officially released until February 13th, 2020, but this is your chance to win an ARC before publication!
It’s not hard to enter. All you need to do is:
1. Tell me your favorite holiday movie (any holiday) in the comments below.
2. Add Subject A36 to your Goodreads list HERE.
Entries are open until midnight Wednesday, December 11th, and the winner will be chosen at random and announced Friday, December 13th. The giveaway will also run on my Facebook page and Instagram @tpolen6. Good luck!
If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?
Residents of the Colony would. And do.
Only the Insurgents can stop them.
Seventeen-year-old Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.
He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.
Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.
Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
A lot of you know how I struggled to name this book. It was referred to as Book 3 for so long, I wasn’t sure if it would ever have a proper title. But thanks to Staci Troilo and her perfectly apt suggestion, that day finally came. Thanks to Black Rose Writing designer, David King, the cover wasn’t quite as difficult to come by. And today, I’m so excited to reveal it!
If genetic engineering could guarantee you and your family perfect health and unparalleled beauty, would you pay top dollar for it? Would you kill for it?
Residents of the Colony would. And do.
Only the Insurgents can stop them.
Asher Solomon is a premier operative with the Insurgents. He and his team have rescued countless hostages, saving them from painful deaths in Colony labs as desirable genetic traits are stripped from their bodies.
He’s also suffered more losses than anyone should have to.
Then Asher gets intel that might give his people the upper hand. The Colony is searching for Subject A36. If the Insurgents determine the subject’s identity first, they might be able to turn the tide of the war.
Asher and his team embark on their riskiest mission ever, and the stakes have never been higher. But even if he survives the physical dangers, the devastating secrets he uncovers might destroy him.
I’m loving this cover! The release date is February 13th, 2020, and paperback copies are available for preorder through Black Rose Writing here. Use promo code PREORDER2019 for a 15% discount! I’ll post an update when the ebook preorder is available on Amazon.
It’s Friday – yay! And Teagan is in the house – double yay! She’s here to promote her new release, A Ghost in the Kitchen, so hang on tight during this ride through the haunted streets of Savannah!
Welcome to the launch party for A Ghost in the Kitchen! It’s a wild ride on a magical trolley through haunted Savannah, Georgia.
Thanks for hosting me for my novel launch and book fair.
Hi everyone. I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene, and I’ve brought a bunch of friends for this shindig on a magical 1920s trolley. First let me tell you a little about my new novel.
When my character, Paisley Idelle Peabody (better known as Pip) came along, I started writing a type of fiction that I never expected. Pip is a flapper. Her stories took me to Savannah, Georgia of the 1920s.
It’s only natural that some ghosts got in on the act. After all, many people say that Savannah is the most haunted city in the USA! Here’s the blurb for this novel.
A Ghost in the Kitchen, Three Ingredients-2 continues the flapper adventures of Paisley Idelle Peabody, aka Pip. It’s a 1920s “pantser” story and a culinary mystery. This time Pip’s pal Andy (from The Three Things Serial Story) returns. Granny Phanny is there too. She’s still trying to teach Pip to cook. Granny is in a lather because of the supernatural goings-on in her kitchen. There’s also one pos-i–lutely potent poltergeist!
New adventures abound as Pip and Andy unravel an old mystery. It’s all spontaneously driven by “ingredients” sent by readers of the blog, Teagan’s Books.
A Ghost in the Kitchen by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
Did you hear the bell clang? Our magic trolley is here!
There are links galore, so limber up your clicking finger and jump on the trolley. Here’s a map showing some locations. Friends who promised to participate in my launch will be at some of these haunted places. They’ll get on the magical blog party trolley as we tour haunted Savannah!
I just wish this 1920s trolley could move faster… Oh! A brass lamp just clattered to the ground. There’s purple smoke coming out.
“Your wish is my command!”
Aladin Fazel– my favorite magician! Now the trolley can go anywhere.
At the top of the map is the Moon River Brewing Company. That’s a good place to start incase anyone needs some liquid courage for this ghostly adventure!
Blue Moon Brewing Co Savannah, GA
There’s Christoph Fischer. Duck! A rowdy, spifflicated ghost just threw a beer bottle. Olga NúñezMiret is helping him Christoph get away from the spirited spirit and onto our trolley. Welcome aboard, Olga and Christoph. You two look darb in your 1920s glad rags.
Magician, those ghosts are going to follow Olga and Christoph all the way to the trolley. Can you please get us to the next stop?
We’ve traveled east, closer to the river. Our trolley is on a bluff above the River Walk. Now we’re at Factor’s Walk. The foundations of some of these buildings date back to the late 1700s. D. L. Finnand Valentina Cirasola should be waiting for us there. Ah, there they are, beside one of the sealed-off tunnel entrances. Love those hats, ladies! Applesauce, hurry to the trolley. There are shadow figures all around us!
Factors Walk, Savannah, GA
Tunnels that originate in this area have been known to send ghastly moans into the still night air. Look out, DyannaWyndesong! A tall shadow was sneaking up behind you. Get back on the trolley, quick!
Yes, that’s one of the many tunnels. They make a labyrinth beneath Savannah. Wow, we’re going into the haunted tunnel.
A hidden tunnel in Savannah, GA
Magician, why are you slowing the trolley? You must see something ahead in this creepy tunnel… Oh! It’s a poster for Teri Polen’s yearly October event, Bad Moon Rising!
I’ll be there on October, 18th, chatting with Teri about all sorts of Halloween-ish things, as well as my novella, Brother Love — a Crossroad. I hope everyone will join us for the fun.
Bad Moon Rising, hosted by Teri Polen
Since this is a magical trolley the tunnel will take us directly the Sorrel Weed House where we’ll pick up two more guests. Just beware the lady in black! I hope John W. Howell and Dan Antion know about her. Oh-oh! John and Dan, that’s no damsel in distress, it’s a mean ghost. Hurry over here to the trolley, guys!
The Sorrel Weed House, Savannah, GA
If you’ll keep the trolley heading south, Magician, we can pick up Michael (from OIKOS Publishing) at the Andrew Low House. I see that Jan Sikesis meeting us there too. Jan don’t go in that room! Through the window I see Juilette Gordon Low lying on the bed – but she died in 1927! Michael, watch out for that butler at the top of the stairs too. His clothes went out of style 150 years ago. Those are ghosts. You two better get on the trolley fast!
Aladin, this is great! You found a magic tunnel to take us north east. Sally Croninand Jacquie Biggar are waiting for us at the Colonial Park Cemetery. Ladies, I realize that handsome young man invited you to follow him. Don’t bother. He’ll just disappear once he goes inside the gate. He died a long, long time ago.
Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah, GA, Wikipedia
Applesauce! All these spooky apparitions have given me an appetite. Shall we find a haunted restaurant? Ah, the 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant is on our way. Robbie Cheadle and Marje Mallonare already there. Robbie, take care. That little boy is really a ghost. Marje, I know you feel sorry for Anna, but she’s been waiting for her lost love since before any of us were born. She’s a specter too.
That ghostly cook, does not seem nearly as friendly as Maestro Martino, the cursed chef in A Ghost in the Kitchen. She’s banging her pots and pans and making a quite ruckus. What’s our next stop, Magician?
17Hundred90 Inn, Savannah, GA
Now we’re at The Marshall House. It’s a haunted hotel where we’re picking up Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape. What’s that dear Ape? You say your “naughty chimp” nephews are in a game of “tag,” chasing the ghosts of children who run up and down the halls there? They’re all having a great time!
Hey, there’s Traci Kenworthtoo, down at the other end of the building. Come on to the trolley, Traci. Those little ghosts are starting to raise a ruckus.
The Marshall House, Savannah, GA
Thanks to Aladin and our magical trolley, we’ve taken another of those hidden tunnels. Now, we’re almost back where we started, between River Street and Factors Walk. We have one more stop. We need to pick up ResaMcConaghy and Jacqui Murrayat the Olde Harbour Inn.
Oh! They’re already running to the trolley. I expect the spirit known as Hank tried to crawl into bed with at least one of them. I also smell his cigar smoke. I think I’d run too!
The Olde Harbour Inn, Savannah, GA
Alright everyone. Pip and Granny Phanny are waiting for us at the cottage. Granny is eager to start her book fair. She’s a real bearcat, and she won’t like it if we’re late. So let’s get a wiggle on!
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Granny Phanny’s Book Fair
Welcome to the book fair. All these authors volunteered to help me by sharing this magic trolley tour of haunted Savannah. Their books are all swell. So I put them in pos-i-lutely random order. Hopefully that will lead you to look at some things you might not typically read. You’ll find purchase links below the cover images.
Sheiks and Shebas, thanks so very much for getting on the magical trolley for this tour. Ya’ll are pos-i-lutely the berries!
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This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.
No part of this work may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights.
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