It is a privilege and an honor to share my blog today with Teagan Geneviene, and to introduce you to her new book!
All aboard! Beep-beep, yeah! The party bus is here. (Click here for theme music Magic Bus!) Our first stop is in Connecticut to pick up Dan Antion, who has a handy guided tour of Atonement, TN. Dan agreed to be a relief bus driver too, since bus-driver-Lilith the calico, sometimes has to take a break to give Deme or Honeybell a head bath.

It’s best if you read the first book first. So, for the launch of “Bloom,” Atonement, Tennessee is on sale for 99¢ (e-book). Click Atonement book covers for purchase links.
Residents of my fictional town might be of any race and from any ancestry. So author and translator Olga Núñez Miret translated the debut novel to Spanish! For that language, I changed the title to Expiación y Magia!

Speaking of the otherworldly pigs, I should mention the order of the Atonement stories. Your first visit to the town is Atonement, Tennessee. It’s an urban fantasy — set in our present-day, real-world but with magical elements. Aside from the heroine and her neighbor-friends (or as Diana Peach likes to call them, the gall palls (Diana’s review here), you’ll meet the grumpy sheriff, Robin Warden.

The first “snort” in The Glowing Pigs, Snort Stories of Atonement, Tennessee is about a very young Deputy Robin. (Review by Dr. Phuong Callaway here.) That particular story is tied to the novel I’m launching today, Atonement in Bloom.

Here’s the blurb!
The quaint town was stranger than Ralda Lawton could have imagined. The local population included supernatural beings of the fae variety. Although only she and a few others knew about that.
In a past life, Ralda ― Esmeralda had been involved in something with those supernaturals and it had carried into her present life. In Atonement, Tennessee, that almost got her killed. Now she has new problems, and new supes to complicate matters.
Atonement in Bloom continues the misadventures of Ralda, her friends, and neighbors in the small (but far from peaceful) town of Atonement, Tennessee. Her old house and cemetery are still there, along with Lilith the cat, quirky townsfolk, and assorted supernaturals.
Now Lilith the calico sniffs out a strange beast.
Fae foolery backfires. A friend is abducted.
On a cold December day, Atonement, Tennessee comes into bloom.
I don’t know why the party bus is stopping. Oh! It’s a delivery of flowers in honor of the book launch from Kirt Tisdale of The Wall Gallery! Wow… beautiful blue roses. Thank you, Kirt. The blue rose of the impossible is an important element of Atonement in Bloom.
We’re back on the road, and Dyanna at Ravenhawk’s Magazine has plenty of music for our road-trip. Lilith, slow down. I see Melissa from Today You Will Write at that bus stop up ahead.
Hang on to your seat-belt. Lilith just took a sharp curve and we are magically in Kentucky. Deme wanted to check out Teri Polen’s October horror and suspense book fest, Bad Moon Rising! You’ll find 31 authors and their books there!
Welcome to Atonement, TN! Everybody in town is taking part in the fun. Annie’s Antiques is hosting an exhibit of Art by Rob Goldstein.
What’s that on the next table? It looks like an Aladin’s lamp. And a puff of colorful smoke! Oh, it’s the Lamp Magician. Welcome, Magician. I’m glad you could join the party bus!
My stomach is growling. Thank goodness Carol Taylor and Gerlinde de Broekert have catered the book fair. There are delicious foods at every booth! However, Deme and Honeybell love to read, so they ran straight to the Atonement, TN Book Fair. They’re in hog heaven with so many great books!
Heartfelt thanks to everyone for supporting this Bloomin’ Party Bus. Click the author names for more info.
Chris Graham (for Agnes Mae Graham)
Olga Núñez Miret For this book see here.
Now available as an audio book too
I’d LOVE it if you’d check out this review for “Flowers and Stone!” https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R13PIOBLYNJI4D/
Jacquie Biggar has a sheriff too…
Valentina Cirasola will help you tour Atonement, TN in style.
Barb Taub will keep you laughing the entire way.
Resa will help you find the right thing to wear. She’s a costume designer. She would have enjoyed helping Ralda, Bethany, and Lacey search through the antique clothes in Sunhold’s closets (scene in “Bloom”).
Yay! Three cheers for Teagan! Thanks for sharing, Jan. 🙂
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My pleasure, Natalie. Thanks for dropping by.
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Best wishes to Teagan. Thanks, Jan for hosting.
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Thanks, John. It’s my pleasure to host Teagan!
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Many thanks for making the rounds, John, and making sure it was a successful party! Have a marvelous Monday. Hugs.
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You as well, Teagan.
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Happy Sunday, Jan. I’m so glad you could get on the party bus. I really appreciate your support. Next stop, Annie’s Antiques. You’ll love that very special lute she has. 😉 Hugs.
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I am thrilled to be on the party bus. The margaritas are sublime! Yes, on to Annie’s!!
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I’m loving this tour. Great job hosting, Jan. And Teagan, another wonderful stop!
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Staci, you’re sensational. Thanks for being on the bus tour. Mega hugs!
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Thank you, Staci! It’s my pleasure to host Teagan.
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And the bus ride continues on the party path! Excellent hosting,Jan, and best wishes to Teagan!
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Thank you so much again, Mae. The bus is pulling up to the Rowdy Rooster. The bubbly is on me. Hugs!
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With fun for all!
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It is my pleasure to host Teagan, Mae, and I’m thrilled that you stopped by!
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Absolutely fabulous promotion! I’m looking forward to reading Teagan’s books. Have a great day, Jan. ♥
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Me too, Gwen! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!
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You are so kind, Gwen. I’m tickled pink that you are enjoying the party bus. Atonement, TN is a unique place, so buckle up! 😀 Hugs.
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I love your bus tour introducing these interesting and excellent authours. I do love the way you fit in stops
of all kind and make the tour real. I will definitely go in and check some I find very interesting for me.
Beautifully done.
Miriam
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Thanks for riding on the party bus, Miriam!!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Miriam. Welcome to “Atonement, TN.” Hugs.
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