A delightful fanciful tale by: Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
There are many shades of pink, and seemingly Fiona Finch possesses them all, or just about. As a matter of fact, I’ll put myself on the line and say she may end up inventing a yet unknown most perfect shade of pink.
That’s just eccentric, you might say. I say rather, simply eclectic. Which is partly why I am enchanted by this playful, romantic story.
There are many unique people, places and things in Fiona’s life. Like a room adorned with an abundance of adored this and thats; bought, found and gifted, one looks around and marvels at how wonderfully it all comes together to create a rich brocade tapestry.
Of course, in Fiona’s case it doesn’t hurt that there is a great variety of pinks tying it all together.
So it goes that this “in the pink” Fiona, is a very popular young lady, who receives many cards on Valentines Day. Red comes to mind when thinking of hearts and valentines. However, when an old pink valentine comes into Fiona’s life, her curiosity is beyond piqued.
Headstrong, the clever Fiona decides to delve into the mystery of the old pink valentine, and a sweet, wonderful escapade is begun.
I won’t give away the adventure, but let me say that this novelette will take you on a bit of a spin, before it all comes together at the end.
I am very impressed with the solid development of the characters. In 5 chapters (and a later) over 56 pages, I came to know them all well, as if I had read a full novel.
The plot is well structured, and though you might think you know what is going to happen, think again! Time’s up at midnight.
This story, from the most imaginative, Teagan, is a fun read for adults, teens and children alike.
My take away from the story is a reminder that if you are drawn to certain things, certain paths in life; follow your heart! That is the way to live life to its fullest.
Click on Teagan’s image of Quellie & Cupid below. It will take you to where you can purchase this novelette, Fiona Finch & the Pink Valentine, on Amazon.
Quack Quack, yes there is a duck in the story. Is it pink you ask? Well, why don’t you read this wonderful Steampunk fable, and find out!
You can also visit Teagan on her blog: Teagan’s Books
“I’m Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene and I write fantasy fiction. This blog is mostly limited to writing and related topics. It began in 2012, as part of my “grand experiment” in indie publishing.”
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- A quick note; the pink street art images are from my collection. Hopefully I used them properly, to enhance the importance of pink!
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Pink is not my favorite color but I love these – even the duck.
Lol! Yay!
I don’t wear pink, anymore, but I sure love looking at it. Same with many blues.
Thank you for popping by!
What fun. Love the flamingo couple. The ducky is so sweet, as always. The flowers…all perfect.
Thanks Gi! Teagan did the ducky, and it is so very adorable!
Gorgeous ( my fave pink here is the Rose) such a beautiful tribute to Fiona and Teagan. congratulations on this lovely book Teagan !
Thank you, dear Holly!
It really is a fun & mysterious tale, with lots of extras!
xoxoxo
I’ll just have to add it to my stack, I can hardly see over them but got to get these great books. Thank you for the fantastic review. Loved the “Pink Parade”. xoxo
You will enjoy this book immensely, Holly. It is a page turner.
It’s getting some amazing endorsements Rebecca. I really must get my hands on this. Teagan is Quite the gifted writer!
Teagan is very talented. It’s a lot of fun on her blog, travelling on the Delta Pearl!
I have to get over there!
It’s wonderful to have you aboard the Delta Pearl, my chuckaboo!
Thanks for replying to comments, Rebecca. Resa’s review has me in the pink — but my Internet was not. Hugs on the wing!
Love those internet moments!! Yikes!
Thanks so much, Holly. I love all the murals Resa found. It would be hard to pick a favorite, but the flamingos are beautiful and fitting. However, I’m gobsmacked that she found the pink clock. Hugs on the wing!
Couldn’t agree more. Hugs back Teagan.
Ah, the flamingos…yes.
However, I also thought the pink clock was very special… special for you and Fiona! {{{hugs}}}
I adore the Pink Flamingos, and I was counting that you’d be impressed with the pink clock! {{{hugs}}}
A most excellent review, Resa. All pinkie pink. Wonderful selection of street art to go along with your concise review. Teagan is an exceptional writer and story teller.
Concise…YAY!!!!
I think the review stands on its own, without pics. I’m going to try to put it on Goodreads.
Teagan is an excellent story teller.
The review does stand on its own. Did you put it on Amazon?
I’m going to put it on Goodreads.
I’ve been boycotting Amazon for about 4 years now.
But she sells on Amazon. Reviews on Amazon make a big difference.
Ah… well, one of the reasons I don’t like Amazon is about 4 years ago, in January, I put a review there, for a book I had bought on Amazon. My review was not accepted, because I hadn’t spent $50.00 US on Amazon in that year. It was only January!
Now, this is after at least 15 years of spending $$$$$$$ on Amazon, and writing other reviews, on Amazon. It seemed like I was being extorted.
I still have a bad taste.
Understandable. I would probably feel the same way. Sounds like a prejudice against Canadians. I’ve never had a problem with Amazon rejecting reviews.
Oh… that’s kind of odd.
Thanks, Tim, that’s true. Although I appreciate Resa’s reasons, and Amazon has gotten so weird about reviews. Hugs. 🙂
I understand her setiments as well. I don’t know why these companies start weirding out. I get asked to review stuff by Amazon all the time. I also get asked to answer questions about merchandise. I get notes back that my reviews and answers helped. So I was surprised by how they treated Resa.
I know several book review bloggers whose reviews were taken down (Amazon) for no good reason. Several people in USA have told me that they can’t post a review until they’ve bought $50 of merchandise. Two big obstacles…
It’s gotten silly. I can see taking down abusive or no relavent reviews, but it makes no sense to take them down because you don’t spend $50 or for no reason at all.
That would mean a lot to me, Resa. I’m already blushing and thrilled with this post.
Yay! I’ll get on the Goodreads with my coffee in the morning.
I have been there before, but this will be my first real Goodreads review!
That makes my heart soar on wings, Resa.
Woo Hoo! I now have a Goodreads account!
I rated it at 5 stars, and got my review up.
Let me now if I did something wrong, so I can fix it.
This is great, now I can rate and review more books.
Maybe I’ll list my book. Are we allowed to list a book for a free download?
Thank you kindly, Tim. I’m thrilled with Resa’s post and review. I appreciate you commenting. Hugs on the wing!
Resa did a great job on that review.
I wanted everyone to see how fab Fiona Finch is!
It looks delightful! 🌸
Yeah!! 🌸🌸
Thanks, Merril. It’s a very quick read and full of silly fun. Hugs on the wing!
Do I spy murals……? I am getting deeply into murals. I I mean, even deeper.
Cool… but resist being hypnotized!
You are deep…. deeply …. deeper!
Your wish is my command…
Ohhh, What do I want?
I need to think about it.
Do not wake up if you hear the sound of clapping or fingers snapping!
You two crack me up. LOL.
Love Shey!
We are plain daft at times Teagan, that is the truth. x
I just joined Goodreads!
Now, I can rate your books. I rated “O’Roarkes Destiny” 5 stars. I’ll rate all of your books that I’ve read!
I’m going to check the review I did, see if it stands on its own w/o sketches.
If not,I’ll tweak it up, and make a review.
xoxoxo
You will enjoy Fiona, Shehanne. She is definitely a kindred spirit.
Heartfelt thanks Rebecca. Here’s to kindred spirits.
You’re obviously both in the pink today, Resa. 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
janet
Yeah! I just made cookies!
Hope it’s been good for you, and that you have a great week ahead!
Cookies! Yeah! You’re giving me ideas.
Tee-hee! I certainly am, Janet. I’m tickled pink too! 😀 Hugs on the wing!
This is a marvelous read that celebrates love, patience, and serendipity. Quellie is magnificent. She loves Fiona (who wouldn’t) and adds to the humorous shenanigans that propel us to a very satisfying and surprising, conclusion!!! Thank you Resa for this great post and thank you Teagan for introducing me to Steampunk!!!
It is indeed my pleasure, Rebecca. Fiona will get another adventure — something I’ve had in mind for years, but had not had time to tackle. Then when I decided to do a Valentine’s story this year, I gave it to her before the book I want to write. So many stories in my head… LOL. Hugs on the wing!
Yes, Fiona should be a book!
You know, Teagan, I think it is every bit as challenging to write a novel, as it is to write a novelette.
You have so little time in a novelette. Yet, your characters & plot are very well developed. {{{hugs}}}
What a great way to stretch out into the literary world, with a novelette.
An author could learn a lot about their creative endeavour’s effect on readers, and more.
I support you!
Resa, your kindness and generosity are boundless. ❤
Shucks… just having fun! xo
Thank you for this great introduction of Teagan, and her wonderful Steampunk, Resa! You managed it like the storyboard for a Hollywood movie. Thats fantastic. Excuse, i had another delay re-visiting. I hope you are well and stay save! Best wishes, Michael
Great to see you! No worries about visiting. It’s just good to see you when you come around.
So happy you liked the post!
Thank you very much, for your kindness too, Resa! What a surprise meeting Teagan on your blog. She is a so fantastic graphic designer too, and a famous writer.
Tegan is very talented! I’m happy to know her!
So i am, Resa!
And I am very happy to know you, Resa, and Michael. Two wonderful people.
I’m blushing.
Thank you again, Michael.
:-))
How fun to see you here, Michael. I agree 100% that Resa’s post if fit for Hollywood. It’s a masterpiece, and I am very honored. Be well, be happy, my friend. Hugs!
I fully agree, Teagan! But your graphic artwork is near your wonderful writing style for highest honouring too.
What a fun post. Teagan’s story is wonderfully pink as is the graffiti on this post. What a fun browse and review. 🙂 So clever!
Thank you, Diana. Resa has created a masterpiece, and I’m so honored to be part of it. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you! I just joined Goodreads, and put the review there!
Very exciting!
An all pink and wonderful post, Resa and Teagan! Thank you both! xoxo
Thank you, Marina!!!
WOOF ❤ xoxoxoxo
Woof woof back and tail wag! 🐾🐾
Thank you so much, Marina. I’m tickled pink. Hugs on the wing!
Best tickle!!!! 😉 You are very welcome! Pink hugs to you!
I love pink, especially roses, butterflies and even the clock. 😉
Resa found the perfect murals, Daniel. Thanks for commenting. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you Daniel! Teagan’s book is all of those images, and more! 😀
Such beautiful art and the pink color is fantastic. 🙂
I knew Resa has an impeccable “eye”, Charlie, but I’m still amazed by all the perfectly pink murals she found. Thanks for commenting. Hugs on the wing!
You are welcome. Agree Resa has an eye for colored magnificent murals. Bless you.
Thank you, Charlie! I missed you! 😀
Dear Resa. I’m over the moon — this post is so wonderful, and truly an honor! (My bad Internet kept me from getting here sooner. I’m sorry to seem less than grateful.)
I love all the pink murals you found. I’m amazed you found a pink clock — it’s genius. I’m downright giddy. And definitely in the pink!
It means so much to me that you enjoyed Fiona Finch. Hugs on the wing!
PS: I have this scheduled to “press” at my place at midnight tonight. ❤
Cool!
Lol!
I’m happy you are happy! No worries about being sooner or later. Besides your lousy internet… you are about to launch a book… are publishing a weekly serial and I adored te podcast, starring you, on Tea Toast ad Trivia.
I’m hap-hazzard on Twitter, but I just Tweeted out the podcast.
It’s so great to hear your voice, and everything you have to say!
Be well, chuckaboo!
Rebecca has really built up her podcast following.
Nice review, and nice murals. Congratulations Teagan.
Thank you kindly, Valentina. Resa’s post took my breath away. Hugs.
I am happy for you Teagan.
Yes, congrats to Teagan!
You are a great supporter, Resa.
Thank you!
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A delightful review for one of my favourite authors and bloggers. Thank you for bringing some pink into my day!
Resa certainly put me in the pink with this post, Olga. Heartfelt thanks for visiting. Hugs.
You’re welcome! It was a lot of fun doing this review for Teagan.
Made me feel like I am a bit of a Fiona!
I wish I could write a review like this. It’s perfect. I read the book when it first cane out, but your review makes me want to read it again. I love the way Teagan develops her characters. You did s wonderful job matching murals to the feel of the book. Well done!
What a wonderful review, Resa! Teagan has such a vivid imagination and I love her quirky stories!
This is a delightful review Resa with your creative commentary and colorful images. Your post is perfectly matched for Teagan’s book and adventures. Congrats Teagan!
Thanks, Brad. I’m thrilled with this post. Hugs on the wing.
Thank you, Brad! This was definitely a very fun post to do.
Love Teagan’s writing!
Oh wow, how lovely! ❤ thanks for sharing.
Also I think you did great on the pics, they all fit wonderfully.
Resa did such a brilliant job with this post. Many thanks for commenting. Hugs.
Hugs to you, too!
Thank you!!
No problem! You have a great week!
A delightful review of this fun and enjoyable book.
Thank you, Roberta! It’s a fab fun story! Teagan has a great imagination!
Thanks so much, Robbie. I’m looking forward to being at your blog tomorrow with Hullaba Lulu! Hugs on the wing!
HI Teagan, I’ve just shared your lovely post and my review of this fabulous book. All the best with your launch.
Robbie, I’m zozzled with delight about your review. Hugs!
https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/10/02/hullaba-lulu-launch-ouija-board-and-book-review/
Fun post, Resa. Thanks for featuring Teagan today. Your review is excellent.
Thank you so much, John!
I just joined Goodreads! A new dimension has been added to my life!
I’m tickled pink, John. Resa created a gorgeous post and combined it with a wonderful review. Thanks for visiting. Hugs on the wing!
She did. Hugs
Fiona was such a fun read – thanks for featuring Teagan!
Oh, you are welcome!
I adore Teagan’s imagination and writing!
Thanks Teri, you’re making the rounds, and I really appreciate it. You’re the kitten’s ankles!
Yay! More ankles!
Teagan wears ankle sox! 😉
Errm… not a good look for me. LOL. Have a beautiful weekend, Resa. Hugs.
LOL!
Bug hugs! Yeah, you have a beautiful weekend, too!
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