“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” - Ernest Hemingway Honesty's the best policy. As a writer, I'm a truth-teller and yet a deceiver: Truth is wrapped up in a jacket of lies. I lie so I can tell the… Continue reading Truth in Fiction and a Bowie Update
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.
Cats and Proofreading
I've done one round of proofing on Circus in a Shot Glass! I have a feeling that the end is nigh. YAY! I have no idea when Clean Reads is going to hit the great PUBLISH button, and I'm still taking guesses (I only have two so far, so please guess!) : In other news...… Continue reading Cats and Proofreading
Pride and Prune Juice
I'm feeling too lazy today to write a blog post, so you're getting a short story instead. Poor you. ___ It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. It is also acknowledged that an old man in want of… Continue reading Pride and Prune Juice
Cats and Editing Don’t Mix
Did I mention I have a kitten? Internet, meet Bowie! ('Scuse the mess.) I finished my content edits for Circus in a Shot Glass (coming out from Clean Reads later this year) before Bowie arrived. Line edits (fixing punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.) came after Bowie arrived and, well...things were interesting, to say the least. Trying… Continue reading Cats and Editing Don’t Mix
Where Do Babie–I Mean IDEAS Come From?
The most hated question among writers (well, at least ONE OF the most hated ideas) is this: Where do ideas come from? The reason it bothers some of us is because ideas come from EVERYWHERE. Still, don't be afraid to ask me. You might get a vague answer, but I won't be upset with… Continue reading Where Do Babie–I Mean IDEAS Come From?
Thank You and a Would-Be Cover Reveal
Thank you SOOOO much to everyone who has added Lady Catherine Says to their Goodreads' Want to Read shelf! You guys are what keep me fueled and ready to punch through obstacles. Now, for the cover reveal I mentioned in my post title. As you may or may not have known, I was going to… Continue reading Thank You and a Would-Be Cover Reveal
What Are You Wearing?
In my novel Circus in a Shot Glass (to be released later this year from Clean Reads), the protagonist (Scotch) loves '50s style clothing. The dress on the left (yes, I realize the proportions are totally off) is based on one of Rosemary Clooney's dresses in the film White Christmas. It's black, has a sweetheart… Continue reading What Are You Wearing?
A Way to Help
If you guys wouldn't mind, I could really use your help. It costs nothing and only takes a few seconds of your time. Would you please consider adding Lady Catherine Says to your Goodreads' Want to Read shelf? By adding it to your shelf, it will raise visibility for my book among other readers. Here's… Continue reading A Way to Help
2018
Happy New Year! Here are my goals for 2018: Survive edits of Circus in a Shot Glass Finish revisions of "the goblets novel" Finish draft one of Death’s Keyhole (working title) Survive book signing at library Sell books at local craft store Here's wishing you all a wonderful 2018, full of hope and joy and (hopefully) writing! Keep your… Continue reading 2018
Merry Christmas ’17!
Merry Christmas to all! I hope this holiday season is full of wonder, joy, hope, and peace for every single one of you. God bless, Beth
Beth Overmyer 