The Delta Pearl 36 — Research

New character very cool! Looking forward to what happens next.

The Delta Pearl 35 — Frown

Beautifully done Teagan, more intrigue!

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Saturday, May 30, 2020 

Wild Clouds by Timothy Price Wild Clouds by Timothy Price

Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos.  It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl.  This one was not part of the original novel.

Several newer readers have asked that I include a list of past episodes.  There are many reasons why I don’t do that.  (Those of you who asked — I know I could trust you implicitly.)  Piracy is at the top of that list.  Yes, it’s all still online, but the least I can do is not make it even easier for thieves.  I’m saddened that slight protection also makes it harder for you.  However, I’ve always kept a category link on the right-hand margin of the page.  Click “Delta Pearl.” There’s still a lot of scrolling to get to old episodes, but it’s somewhat less effort.  The good news is that it’s also…

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The Delta Pearl 34 — Scrabble

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Saturday, May 23, 2020 

Lafayette Louisiana. Steampunk Festival people walking WikimediaLafayette Louisiana. Steampunk Festival Wikimedia

Welcome back to the riverbank my chuckaboos.  It’s another all new episode of The Delta Pearl.  This one was not part of the original novel. 

I was able to use a couple of “random reader things.”  First we have Ribbon Candy from Jan Twissel.  Also, Beth suggested Red Herrings.  

Last time, our potential lovebirds didn’t make it off the riverboat for what might have passed for a date with the Victorians.  Do you think they can go ashore with chaperones?  More importantly will they have any fun?  Let’s see.

All aboard!

The Delta Pearl

Chapter 34 — Scrabble

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Wind gusted down the narrow streets.  Clouds darkened the eastern sky.  Turning uneasily, I gazed back toward the river.  I could see a smidgen of water, but I had lost sight of the Delta Pearl. …

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The Delta Pearl 33 — Chaperone

Thanks for another great chapter Teagan. I hope the lovebirds get a little time to explore.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020 

steampunk woman green corset riverboat PixabayImage by Teagan R. Geneviene, sourced via Pixabay

In the Victorian Era, someone’s dear friend was their chuckaboo.  So welcome back, my chuckaboos! 

When I first wrote The Delta Pearl, I wasn’t satisfied with the story.  So I’m using this serial as a means of rewriting it. I’m also adding random reader things to keep the paddlewheel turning.  With this episode, I was able to use three reader things! 

First we have Bottled Tears from Diana Wallace Peach.  Next, Fraggle suggested Watch Camera.  Then, very early in this voyage, Tim Price gave us Paper-strip Film.  I hope you’ll check out their amazing blogs.

Last time, the steampunk riverboat showed that she has an unexpected level of awareness. The Delta Pearl actually seemed to flirt with our young inventor, Victor.  Will our potential lovebirds ever get off the riverboat?  Or will something…

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The Delta Pearl 32 — Grasp

Awesome Teagan!!

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Saturday, May 9, 2020 

The Allegheny & Monongahela Rivers by Dan AntionThe Allegheny & Monongahela Rivers by Dan Antion

Welcome back to the weekly serial about a #steampunk riverboat, my chuckaboos.  Last time, The Delta Pearl reached a spot at my fictional version of Cairo, Illinois where there is a confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.  

Dan Antion of No Facilities  sent some of his photos to illustrate that kind of meeting of rivers.  If you follow Dan, you know he has experience with riverboats.  One of his posts you will see the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers as they form the Ohio.  

As you’ll recall, the Dealer reminded us that the Pearl, can be just as sensitive to that kind of convergence as she is to borders and boundaries.  We saw proof as the deck of the riverboat came to life and grabbed Èmeraude’s ankle when she started to…

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