Welcome to the launch party for A Ghost in the Kitchen! It’s a wild ride on a magical trolley through haunted Savannah, Georgia. I am thrilled to help Teagan Geneviene launch her brand new book! Folks, if you have never read a book by this author, take it from me, you are in for a treat when you do! Her imagination knows NO bounds!
All the Pip books by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene. Purchase links: The Three Things Serial Story, Murder at the Bijou, and A Ghost in the Kitchen
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.
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!
There’s Christoph Fischer. Duck! A rowdy, spifflicated ghost just threw a beer bottle. Olga Núñez Miret 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. Finn and 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!
Tunnels that originate in this area have been known to send ghastly moans into the still night air. Look out, Dyanna Wyndesong! 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.
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.
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!
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 Sikes is 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 Cronin and 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.
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 Mallon are 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?
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 Kenworth too, down at the other end of the building. Come on to the trolley, Traci. Those little ghosts are starting to raise a ruckus.
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 Resa McConaghy and Jacqui Murray at 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!
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.
A Ghost in the Kitchen, Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
Brother Love – a Crossroad, Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
The Gemini Connection, Teri Polen
Through the Nethergate, Roberta Eaton Cheadle
Tales from the Irish Garden, Sally Cronin
My Girl, Jacquie Biggar
Deadly Quotes, Olga Núñez Miret
The Season of Limbo, Al Fazel (not yet published)
Naked Lemons, Valentina Cirasola
My Vibrating Vertebrae, Agnes Mae Graham
The Curse of Time, M.J. Mallon
Circumstances of Childhood, John W. Howell
Over My Dead Body, Christoph Fischer
The Glowing Pigs, Snort Stories of Atonement, Tennessee, Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
Jewel, Jan Sikes
Nine Black Lives, Resa McConaghy
Just Her Poetry, D. L. Finn
Universal link to my Amazon Author Page
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.
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Teagan’s doing really well with her launch. Glad to see her here, Jan. 🙂
Yes, she is, Kevin! Thanks for sharing on social media!
My pleasure, Jan. 🙂
Thanks Kev. You’re the cat’s pajamas!
Hi Teagan, great to see you again. Something was holding me up but I’m here for your party. Thank you, Jan for hosting Teagan’s book launch party!
Thank you, Miriam! Glad you made it!
You’re welcome. I was busy with car issue!
Horsefeathers! Car stuff is the worst.
After 19 years, 217,000 miles, my car refused to be repaired. I’m doing car shopping now!
That’s the great thing about blog parties — they tend to keep going. As I say at my place, there’s no such thing as late here. Heartfelt thanks for all your support, Miriam. You’re the bee’s knees!
I love parties. You had a great one and I was happy to be there!
It looks like the magic trolley is making the rounds already. Congrats to Teagan on the new book. And great to see her here with you, Jan. 🙂
Heartfelt thanks for visiting this trolley stop in Texas, Diana. You’re the cat’s meow!
Thank you, Diana!! I’m happy you hopped off the magic trolley at my stop!
This really looks like a winner, doesn’t it? I can’t wait to host Teagan next month.
It does, Jacqui! Yes, Teagan is all over the place!
Thank you kindly, Jacqui. I’m looking forward to visiting. Hugs.
Thank you for hosting Teagan, Ja. Best wishes, Teagan
Thanks for supporting here, John — and for hosting me. You’re the cat’s pajamas!
Hugs, Teagan
Thanks, John!
Wonder where that “n” went.
I’m having fun following Teagans launch! Thanks for hosting, Jan:)
Denise your support means the world to me. I’m trying to follow up with all my marvelous hosts, but WordPress keeps eating my comments. I never know if they are going to “stick” and I’m worried about seeming ungrateful. Thanks for hosting and for visiting here. You’re the caterpillar’s kimono!
I’ve had that issue, too Teagan:)
Me too,Denise! This is some trolley ride, huh?
It certainly is:)
Dear Jan, I hope you are still being good to yourself and recuperating. It seems like you’ve been awfully busy.
Thank you kindly for hosting me for A Ghost in the Kitchen and the book fair. It’s been a wild ride. You’re the oyster’s earrings!
I am being kind to myself, Teagan. Today marks 5 weeks since the accident and I am feeling more like myself every day. BUT, I am not pushing! I’m more than happy to host you today! Best wishes always!
A Ghost in the Kitchen looks like a great read, Teagan! Best of luck with it! Thanks for hosting Teagan, Jan!
I agree, John. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you kindly, John. It’s just whimsical fun. Although I did a lot of research for the “things” from the era. You’re the bee’s knees!
Stopping by to wish Teagan the best!
Thank you, Joan!
Joan, your support is wonderful. Thank you for visiting here. You’re the cat’s pajamas!
Lovely to see Teagan’s party pop up here, Jan. I shared to twitter.
Thank you, Robbie!
Robbie, you are amazing. Thanks for visiting at this stop of the magical trolley — and for letting me use one of your novels in the book fair. You’re the caterpillar’s kimono!
My pleasure, Teagan. YOur post tickles me pink every time I see it.
These sound like great books, I just might have to dive into these. I love a great mystery.
I know if Jan says they are great, that’s recommendation for me. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful, Tonya! I love Teagan’s writing. Her imagination knows no limits. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I blush. ^^’ Thank you, Jan.
Thank you for commenting, Tonya. They are whimsical fun. You’re the bee’s knees!
Great to see you visiting with Jan, Teagan. Best of luck with the book 😊
Thanks, Harmony!
Thank you kindly, Harmony. You’re the kitten’s ankles!