Author: bethovermyer

The above one I drew today. The one below was sketched a year or so ago.

Guess which drawing is out of my head and which is loosely copied from a picture/painting:   The Lighthouse Keeper   The Shadow Thief or Swilling Moonlight   Let my heart be drunk on poetry, my mind eased into silence by the caress of paper worlds, and my hands glow with the distilment of inky… Continue reading Stop. Drawing Time.

There is an art to hearing no. I've posted about it before. But this post will be different. Here area few things I've witnessed that are no-noes when you hear no from a publisher or agent: Trash them on social media or your blog. (Quick way to get blacklisted, and yes, there is a blacklist.)… Continue reading What Not to Do When You’re Rejected

Last Saturday, I attended a writer's symposium on publishing. The lecturer? Chuck Sambuchino of Writer's Digest fame. Here are a few of things I took away from his lectures, things I haven't done/been doing/even thought of: Build an email list (I used to have one for an e-newsletter, but didn't realize that places like MailChimp… Continue reading Chuck Sambuchino Lectures: Notes on the Publishing/Writing Business

One thing I've learned as someone who suffers from OCD and depression is that watching your thoughts is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I mean, with OCD you can't always helps what comes into your head. BUT, you can choose to add positive thoughts into the mix. This positive mindset… Continue reading Happy Thoughts

Hello, lovely people of the internet! Progress with the goblets novel is being made, slowly but surely. I shall finish this. I shall. I've been using Pacemaker for writers now for about a week. My daily goal is rather small, but if I keep to it, I will reach my desired word count goal on… Continue reading Good Friday Post

I have news--and I know how you like news. I've had a flash fiction (short story under 1,000 words) accepted for publication by Spark: A Creative Anthology. I'm not certain when it will come out, but I am quite chuffed, as the British say. I will keep you all posted and let you know when… Continue reading Extra! Extra!

Here are some things that my writer pals might like to see in their Easter baskets this year: A book-inspired candle from FROSTBEARD STUDIO. (Le Cirque des Reves and Reading at a Cafe smell AWESOME!) YOUR BOOK, YOUR BRAND by Dana Kaye (good book on how to present yourself and your product online.) NOVEL TEAS… Continue reading Easter Basket 2017 – Writer’s Edition

Think like a super-fan. Are you a super-fan of anything? You might be looking forward to a book release of a beloved series. Maybe the latest Tea Shop Mystery release found you sweaty-handed with anticipation. Or the next Stormlight Archives book. Or perhaps you cannot wait to get your paws on the next Lock and… Continue reading Launch Parties

Dear M. and Co.,   I am writing through a fever, but I must pen these words before anyone finds me out. You see, my good sirs, the boy I mentioned earlier suspects everything and everyone. Your game is most definitely on his radar. Introducing the enhanced rats to the warehouse was simple enough. The… Continue reading Agent and Mouse