Author: bethovermyer

"DUO BOOK" UPDATE:As of September 1, I've finished draft one of the first book in a duology (perhaps longer? I don't know yet) that is NOT in the Goblets Immortal universe. I celebrated with cake and will try to remember to include a picture here sometime. Next: to rewrite/revise/edit the manuscript, write a synopsis, and… Continue reading News Regarding Various Projects

DON’T make a to-do list. If you make a list, you might enjoy checking things off and therefore you might remember to check it every day and might accidentally accomplish things. We don’t want that. DON’T make a doable to-do list, should you find yourself accidentally making one. Be sure to fill it with things… Continue reading Seven Easy Tips For Getting Less Done

This pandemic has been going on for over 1.5 years, and I know we're all getting weary. Here are a few ideas that you don't have to leave your home for (some assuming you'll order supplies from Amazon/Target/Walmart/Etsy/etc.) or at least not go very far: Exercise Take a walk around your neighborhoodPut a swing up… Continue reading Life Enrichment for Humans Stuck at Home

What is it with us creative types? WHY do we employ self-sabotage, belittle our accomplishments, look for the worst possible scenario, blame ourselves for EVERYTHING, and generally just rain on our own parades? Here's are a few bits of comfort/advice for you, me, for all of us: We worry about setting the bar too low,… Continue reading (Self-) Sabotage!

At the beginning of the year, I said we had no way of knowing how 2021 was going to pan out. That is still very true. This year, more than half-over, is proving unpredictable indeed. BUT...I'm going to try to focus on some positive writerly stuff. Because there is still good in the world, Mr.… Continue reading 2021 Goals – How I’m Doing Thus Far

There have been no cats in any of my published work and that is a crying SHAME. I mean, cats are my favorite animal (foxes are second, horses are third, otters are tied in fourth with dogs.) WHY haven't I featured these pretty lil critters in my books? Well, I mean, the first draft of… Continue reading Kittens in the HOUSE–well, not the actual house…

For book three of The Goblets Immortal Trilogy, I wanted to do a riddle to reveal the title. Here is the answer...un-riddled.... This man was greeted as an old friend. Or was he a man? Emily could tell you, no fear you’d offend! The man in question is no man at all, but an "old… Continue reading Riddle Answer

Like tanderine blossoms in my series The Goblets Immortal, lemongrass is reputed to have healing properties. Note that I am NOT a doctor nor am I giving medical advice in this post. This is all my own experience. I've been growing a small crop of lemongrass, and the other week I harvested a small portion… Continue reading Lemongrass