Two weeks ago from tomorrow, I participated in the Ritter Public Library’s third annual local author fair. Sadly, I have no photographic evidence of this, as neither my mom (who was my assistant) nor my sister (who came for the last hour) nor I thought to capture the day. Oh, well. It was a nice… Continue reading A Lovely Day at the Library Author Fair Plus Writerly Updates
Author: bethovermyer
Beth Overmyer is the author of several works of genre fiction, the fantasy trilogy THE GOBLETS IMMORTAL being among them. Fueled by tea, loved by cats everywhere, she balances her home life with writing novels and hanging out with family and friends.
Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
I’ve seen the challenge going around (hi, Gail Carriger! I see you did this last year): name authors you’ve read at least five books by. For me, I had to go back through my Goodreads list. This is what I came up with: #1 – Agatha Christie To date I’ve read twenty-four novels by the… Continue reading Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
Earlier this week (on Tuesday, to be precise) the third Blade & Bone book, Forged, was published by Flame Tree Press! Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered. If you contacted me with your mailing address, I'll be shipping your incentive gift within the weeks to come. Here is a bingo card of what to expect from… Continue reading Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
A big thanks to Abdullah and the team at Book Cover Hub for the excellent cover they made for In a Pickle! And a huge thanks to my online friend Edward for formatting the e-book and paperback editions! This middle grade book released originally as an e-book from a small press (MuseItYoung, an imprint of… Continue reading In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
Happiest Fourth of July Plus Some Fun Savings and Offers
Happy Independence Day, USA! How are you celebrating today? I’m going to stay in and comfort the cats during fireworks time. They hate those loud booms, and I do as well. Thankfully, Relax My Cat music is on Spotify and YouTube, so I have something to helps soothe them. Say, I just wanted to remind… Continue reading Happiest Fourth of July Plus Some Fun Savings and Offers
A Writer’s Quick and Painless Guide to Naming a Book
Naming your book can be harder than naming your first born. For a child, you can go to sites like Behind the Name or Baby Names; but besides the occasional random title generator you might stumble upon, there is no easy way to slap a good title to your writing. This is the… Continue reading A Writer’s Quick and Painless Guide to Naming a Book
Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
CLOSED Here we go again! Forged (Blade & Bone 3) comes out on August 5, 2025, and I am offering pre-order incentives. For the first 25 people to pre-order, I will be sending: - 2 bath bombs (either coffee, tangerine, or vanilla*) - 1 signed bookplate - 1 button or enamel pin (details still being… Continue reading Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
Scrumptious Slice of Swiss Roll: Baking With Beth…and Writing Fantastical Fiction
Tuesday saw me making my second-ever attempt at a chocolate swiss roll with a whipped cream filling. What is a swiss roll, you ask? You’re missing out, my friend, and should see what Paul Hollywood has to say on making them. For me, two things were done incorrectly: 1) the eggs whites were whipped to… Continue reading Scrumptious Slice of Swiss Roll: Baking With Beth…and Writing Fantastical Fiction
2025: A Year of Baking Adventures for the Bold and Bready
In 2025, I’m embarking on an adventure to bake more difficult or new-to-me things. One adventure per month is the aim. Care to join me? Here’s a tentative schedule: JANUARY Cornish cream scones FEBRUARY Challah MARCH Galette des Rois APRIL English muffins MAY Profiteroles JUNE Brioche JULY Macarons AUGUST Peach butter (not a bake, I… Continue reading 2025: A Year of Baking Adventures for the Bold and Bready
A Splendiferous Cover Reveal for Forged – Book 3 of Blade and Bone
If you subscribe to my newsletter or follow me on social media, you might have seen the fantastic cover Broci made for the third book of the Blade & Bone series, Forged. But in case you haven't... BEHOLD! Forged comes out from Flame Tree Press on August 5th, but you can preorder a paperback copy… Continue reading A Splendiferous Cover Reveal for Forged – Book 3 of Blade and Bone
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