
I’m sure none of my regular readers will be surprised to see that I follow Teagan Geneviene, but that’s Amazon, not WordPress. As the banner says, it’s my first follow. That’s because I’ve never really felt the need to follow an author on Amazon. Most of the authors whose books I look forward to reading are folks that I follow on WordPress of Facebook or Twitter, and new books are announced well in advance and, no offense intended, often.
Teagan’s new book serial is different. She’s publishing what she described as an epic novel, in a series of “Journeys” throughout the year. Her schedule is roughly monthly, but we all know how schedules go. While I’m sure I’ll catch her announcements on her blog, she may wait until the closest Wednesday or Saturday to mention it. Since I’m eager to have the paperback version of these journeys, I want to place my order as soon as the big gatekeeper in the cloud is offering them.
“Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn,” has been available since last Wednesday. I was busy digging out of some deep snow, and I didn’t catch up reading blogs for a while. That’s when I decided to follow Teagan on Amazon. Below is a little of what Teagan had to say about this new journey.
February is here & so is the 2nd monthly installment
Dead of Winter: Journey 2, Penllyn
January 2021 actually began one good thing — monthly, serialized novelettes of an epic fantasy, “Dead of Winter.” Journey 1, Forlorn Peak was released a month ago.
I actually wrote Dead of Winter ten years ago, as a huge epic fantasy novel. Late last year when I decided to edit it into a serial/series of novelettes, I did some posts explaining what held me back for a decade.

Some readers missed those posts, and asked about my use of “the Game of Thrones tagline.” …I had been writing Dead of Winter for two years — all the while weaving the prophetic warning Winter is coming! throughout my 800+ page book. If you want to know my reaction when suddenly a promo aired for Game of Thrones that used that integral element of my story as a tagline, then please read this post. Yes, screaming was involved.
Now it’s February, and Journey 2 is here. This second volume is considerably longer than that first, introductory episode. However, it is still novelette-length.
I call the installments “journeys,” because the characters travel across the complex world I built, experiencing new cultures and meeting new people. These journeys will publish approximately monthly. Length will range from 30 to 60 pages, or so. Forgive me if you’ve already heard that part.
You can continue reading Teagan’s announcement here.
If you’d rather just order the journey, here are the links Teagan gave us:
Universal Purchase Links for Journey 2, Penllyn
Kindle: relinks.me/B08VMNSF97
Paperback: relinks.me/B08VLMR2KD
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dead-of-winter-journey-2-penllyn
This is where it began: Dead of Winter: Journey 1, Forlorn Peak!
Amazon says my copy should arrive today. We are once again on the receiving end of 3-to-5 inches of snow (perhaps 10cm), so it’s a perfect day for the next installment of Dead of Winter.
Great promo, Dan.
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I agree, John. This is a lovely surprise. Hugs on the wing!
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😂
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Thanks John. Sometimes the simple things work.
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Dan, I’m pos-i-lutely honored! And heartfelt thanks for being part of “Dead of Winter.” The first volume made the rounds of the blogosphere, but for the rest, I’m only making announcements. That means I’m worried that people will forget the upcoming installments. However, the “Journey” will continue for more than a year. I really appreciate you giving it this boost!
If anyone has questions about the series, I’m happy to answer.
Stay safe and warm. Hugs on the wing!
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This was my pleasure, Teagan. I’ll probably remind everyone when I get my copy each month. I’m still envision all the journeys lined up on the Teagan shelf :-)
I’ll work on safe. Warm might be hard. We are up to 21f but we aren’t going much farther (and it’s snowing).
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Oh gosh… I’ll keep mum about the weather here then. Keep the hot cocoa and the coffee coming!
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What a wonderful way to introduce Teagan’s latest “journey.” It’s waiting for me on my kindle, and I’ll be reading it very soon. Thank you, Dan! And congratulations, Teagan!! ✨🎉✨
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This was my pleasure, Gwen. I am enjoying this story.
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Gwen, that is music to my ears. This (overall) story is full of characters, and most of them are more than black and white. I hope it continues to keep your interest. Hugs on the wing!
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This is a lovely promo for Teagan, Dan! I have never noticed a follow button when I am checking out a book when shopping on Amazon. I clicked over to my account summoned Teagan’s book and there was a follow button! I clicked it. 😀 Thanks for the heads up!
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I hadn’t noticed that button either, Deborah, but I’m not known for paying attention to details. I’m glad you found it.
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😀
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Deborah, you just gave me a huge grin! Heartfelt thanks for following — and for reading Dan’s marvelous post. Hugs on the wing!
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😀 My pleasure, Teagan!
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Just between you and me…I have never ordered anything on Amazon. I don’t even have an Amazon account.
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I don’t order much at all from Amazon, Lois. I know I don’t order enough to make Prime worth the cost. Some things are hard to find in other places. Teagan has a link for a different service, if you want the book(s).
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You aren’t alone in that, Lois. Some people openly, absolutely boycott them. I’ve listed this series on Kobo.com as well, for the e-book.
With my lack of mobility, online retailers, particularly Amazon have been a lifesaver. They also make it easier for me to produce a better product than the others turn out. Other platforms (including Kobo) are more difficult, and have markedly less reach. However, with the non-Amazon in mind, I’m still going to the extra effort to use Kobo. (Other platforms, I tired, but eventually gave up because of their lack of cooperation.)
Anyhow, thanks for visiting. Hugs on the wing!
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Good to know Dan thanks!
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My pleasure, Pam.
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Thanks for dropping by, Pam. Stay happy and sassy! Hugs on the wing!
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Thanks Teagan.
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I follow a number of people on Amazon, Dan. Teagan is one of them. I have her book on my kindle.
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Heartfelt thanks for all of your support, Robbie. I enjoy the “follow” utility in Amazon too. Particularly with “Dead of Winter” since I can’t provide exact publication dates for the installments, I’m encouraging people to use it — because of the email notification they’ll get.
I hope you’re having a wonderful week. Hugs on the wing!
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My pleasure, Teagan. I quite like the Amazon follow tool, but use it selectively.
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Then I am preaching to the choir here, Robbie. It looks like you have this covered.
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I don’t suppose I knew that you could follow an author on Amazon, but good of you to do so. I’m still sticking to my 2021 reading challenge so no new books for me!
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You’d make a great agent, Dan. I like to hear Teagan’s take on that….
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GP, I think Dan would be terrific at anything he chose to do. Thanks for visiting. Hugs on the wing!
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haha, I was just teasing Dan, because then you’d have to pay him 10% !!
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LOL, When I actually start to make ten percent I’d consider that. Have I told you lately that you’re the cat’s pajamas? =^-^=
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That’s because you encouraged me – you know you’re the bee’s knees!!
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Thanks GP, but I think I’ll stick to my day job (which is retired). Other than Teagan, I’m not sure I’d like the people I’d have to deal with.
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I’ve never been sure of the benefits of following a writer on Amazon for the reasons you mention. Sounds like Teagan continues to be a force of nature (or would that be the supernatural)
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LOL, thank you kindly, Jan. I follow many writers on Amazon. I find it convenient, and the notices are much more reliable than the post notices from WordPress (which I gave up on years ago). Hugs on the wing!
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Yeah, this is the only time it seems to make sense.
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Books don’t always get a big fanfare or launch when they’re released. So following someone at Amazon is a reliable way to know when they’ve published something. Anyhow, thanks again, Dan. Head-scratches to all the furry kids. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks for the heads up! I just ordered the kindle version. Looking forward!
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Yay! I hope you enjoy the second journey even more than the first, JoAnna. You’ll also meet a couple of the horses. ;) Hugs on the wing!
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Horses! Yes! :)
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[…] monthly “Journeys” of Dead of Winter have only just begun. Thanks to Dan Antion for doing posts in support of Journey 2, […]
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I follow almost all the WordPress authors on Amazon plus more. I guess it is one way to get the update. What an excellent way to promote Teagan’s Journey 2, Dan!
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It is a good way to get notifications. But, I’m trying not to encourage Amazon sending more email 😏
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I hate getting emails from their vendors. Although, come to think of it, I haven’t gotten one of those in a long time. However, I have to say that when I follow an author, the only emails I ever get are notices about new releases for that author. I really hope readers will start following me there. Hugs.
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I know, I got too many. I deleted all the new offers and only open a couple when I see familiar names.☺️
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I agree about Amazon’s follow tool, Miriam. I hope you’re doing well. Stay safe. Hugs on the wing.
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Congrats on your Journal 2 again, Teagan. My husband got the vaccine yesterday, yay?
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Thank you kindly, Miriam. I’m glad everyone there is keeping safe. Hugs.
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Glad you shared this Dan….I love her writing and finished Journey 1 and had been waiting for Journey 2….downloaded to my Kindle since the release! Love your writing Teagan and Journey 1 was no disappointment!!!
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It was my pleasure Kirt.
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The authors I follow on Amazon are those who don’t do WP, mostly children’s book authors. You make a good point here. Teagan is such a good writer/author.
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This is one series I don’t want to miss. I do follow Teagan on WP, so it’s unlikely I’d miss anything, but, just in case.
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I know what you mean!
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