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The Teacake Gazette
Fiction steeped in whimsy, romance, and cozy magic.


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Epilogue (5 of 5)
Alina and Dr. Rigby's happy conclusion.

Lou Sadler
May 13 min read


Jed's Wild Ride - A Pony Express Tale, part 1 (of 2)
Jed Smith takes his job riding for The Pony Express seriously as he traverses the plains and mountains to deliver the mail.

Lou Sadler
May 13 min read


The Oak and the Nightingale
Nettie meets a young man caught by the fey. Will she set him free so they can be together?

Louisa Blackthorne
Apr 275 min read


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 4 (of 5)
Alina and Dr. Rigby both make wishes. Will they come true?

Lou Sadler
Apr 247 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 7 (of 8)
She had finally unpacked her gown meant for her wedding. Cream and lavender with lace collar and cuffs, she knew she looked pretty.

Lou Sadler
Apr 245 min read


Scene From A Maple
Mary and Cindy Lou meet two fairies, much to their delight.

Louisa Blackthorne
Apr 204 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 6 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry finally arrive in Thistle Creek, Colorado, to start their new life.

Lou Sadler
Apr 176 min read


Thistles On The Prairie
Isobel MacLaren is regretting her choice to leave Scotland until she sees a reminder of home.

Lou Sadler
Apr 175 min read


Alina and The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 3 (of 5)
Will Dr. Rigby be allowed to court Alina, or will Matthias ruin her chances? Find out in this week's installment.

Lou Sadler
Apr 1710 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 5 (of 8)
Aboard the Transcontinental Railway, Omaha, Nebraska Dec. 1876 The next morning went smoothly. The tracks had been cleared ahead, and...

Lou Sadler
Apr 104 min read


🐦⬛ Haunted Reflections
Johnathon's nightmares are back. What will they be tonight?

Louisa Blackthorne
Apr 93 min read


A Walk in Hyde Park
"Mary," he interrupted gently, "people here are far too concerned with appearances. There is nothing improper about feeding ducks."

Louisa Blackthorne
Mar 303 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 4 (of 8)
Henry and Eleanor continue their journey on the train to Omaha. Will Lord Rutledge catch up or will they eacape?

Lou Sadler
Mar 284 min read


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 2 (of 5)
Alina finds Dr. Nathaniel Rigby's kindness something she's longed for her whole life.

Lou Sadler
Mar 277 min read


Alina & The Greatest Show on Earth, Part 1 (of 5)
Three crows sat on the dusty fairway outside of our caravan....I felt my burgeoning middle and felt the sense of panic again.

Lou Sadler
Mar 237 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, part 3 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry race off the boat to head off to the train station.

Lou Sadler
Mar 202 min read


🐦⬛ Amelia and Mr. Fairweather
Mr. Fairweather has some unfinished business and asks for help from Miss Amelia Reed.

Louisa Blackthorne
Mar 163 min read


The Florist of Beacon Hill
Charlotte Hartwell helps grieving families with her gift of creating beautiful floral arrangements, but can she find romance amidst the loss

Louisa Blackthorne
Mar 167 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, Part 2 (of 8)
Eleanor and Henry start their adventure together in this week's installment.

Lou Sadler
Mar 144 min read


A Pansy for Eleanor, Part 1 (of 8)
"I can't stop thinking about you."
The words, penned in a strong yet elegant hand, sent a shiver down her spine.

Lou Sadler
Mar 95 min read
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