I have news--and I know how you like news (cue the laughter from fans of the movie adaptation of Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow.) No, this is not another Jane Austen parody announcement (though there might be one down the road...who knows?) My fantasy novel The Goblets Immortal has been accepted for publication by Flame Tree… Continue reading Publishing Announcement
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.
Jolabokaflod Book Deal
Ah, Jolabokaflod (Christmas Book Flood), the Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve. Icelanders will stay up tonight, reading and eating chocolate. To help celebrate this wonderful tradition, my women's fiction novel (CIRCUS IN A SHOT GLASS) is on sale for only 99 cents from Amazon.com. This deal lasts today only. The price will be going… Continue reading Jolabokaflod Book Deal
A Q&A: Christopher’s Question
Recently, a friend posed this question on Facebook, and I decided to post my answer here on this blog: Q: How do you know what errors/typos you have [when you edit]? – Christopher A: That’s an excellent question. There are different style guides that a publisher will go by. Or, if you’re self-publishing, there’s The… Continue reading A Q&A: Christopher’s Question
Pre-order Circus in a Shot Glass, Get a Free Read
Circus in a Shot Glass is now available for pre-order from Amazon! If you pre-order before next Tuesday (the book's release date) and email proof of purchase to bethovermyer@gmail.com, I will send you a FREE preview of my novelette Things Heard in a Graveyard, due out this November. Order here. Offer ends 9/4/18.
Book Cover: Circus in a Shot Glass
Here's the cover for Circus in a Shot Glass (I couldn't wait 'til next Friday to reveal it): Thanks to Cora at Cora Graphics for doing such a superb job! Circus in a Shot Glass is slated to released September 9, 2018 from Clean Reads. It'll be available in e-book from Amazon.com.
Tea: This Writer’s Beverage of Choice
Tea is a yummy beverage with a rich history and cool customs. “I like tea. Tea doesn’t make me sad.” – Circus in a Shot Glass (Clean Reads 2018) Everyone has a preferred beverage or two. My brother’s is diet Mountain Dew. My niece’s is chocolate milk (or Olive Garden’s berry smoothie, depending on what… Continue reading Tea: This Writer’s Beverage of Choice
Miscellany
I know I've been quiet lately, and I might go back to being that way for a little while. Just a heads up 🙂 (Isn't he adorable? ❤ ❤ ❤ ) Some things coming up: Fall 2018: Circus in a Shot Glass comes out (Clean Reads) Things Heard in a Graveyard comes out (indie) My newsletter… Continue reading Miscellany
Book Cover Reveal: THIAG
Here's the cover for my novelette Things Heard in a Graveyard (releasing in November):
Love = Feeding
The lengths we'll go for someone we love, am I right? My cat Chester (2003 - 2016--almost 2017) had had renal failure for almost six years when he died. To take care of him and to keep his life happy and comfortable, we had to mix Epakitin in moist food twice a day, gave him… Continue reading Love = Feeding
Kindness in Literature
There's been a lot of negativity in online communities as of late. And while it's important to keep up with politics (to a point); and be a social activist, standing up against the lions of injustice...it's also so very, very much needed to be kind and focus on positive things. Here, for all our sakes,… Continue reading Kindness in Literature
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