I tried some Bird & Blend teas a few weeks ago: Tea and Toast, Eton Mess, and Hot Buttered Rum. A review: Tea and Toast needs around two teaspoons steeped for four to five minutes. Too long and it becomes bitter. Not long enough and you can hardly taste it. While it does not taste… Continue reading Tea Review
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2020 Writer’s Christmas Wish List
Well, this year has been one crazy ride. I don’t need to go over the bad; we remember it all and I don’t need to hash over it here. Now it’s Christmastime and New Year’s and Hanukkah—a time of celebrating and cheer and looking ahead to better things. Of giving and receiving and gratitude. In… Continue reading 2020 Writer’s Christmas Wish List
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Happy Thanksgiving! A day late, I know, but here we are. What did you do for the holiday, my American friends? Today is Black Friday. It’ll be different this year, I’m somewhat certain. I really hope the health and safety of workers are put first. I’m sure Cyber Monday will be business as usual. But… Continue reading Shop Small
Early Black Friday Sale
THE GOBLETS IMMORTAL e-book is on sale from Amazon now through the 29th of November (Sunday) for $1.99. Have a copy already? Gift it to a fantasy-loving friend for Christmas or Chanukah or whatever holiday you celebrate! Blurb: In a land where magic’s feared, a rare magical kind exists: the Blest, products of the Goblets… Continue reading Early Black Friday Sale
Thankful…Even in 2020
This is the time of year where many people share things they are thankful for. My church is putting together a compilation of videos from congregants sharing their gratitude for things from the year 2020. The year 2020. This is going to be a difficult one to find much gratitude for. Or maybe that’s a… Continue reading Thankful…Even in 2020
Shades of Milk and Honey – A Book Review
SHADES OF MILK AND HONEY is a historical fantasy novel by Mary Robinette Kowal. Here’s a blurb from the publisher: “Shades of Milk and Honey is an intimate portrait of Jane Ellsworth, a woman ahead of her time in a world where the manipulation of glamour is considered an essential skill for a lady of quality.… Continue reading Shades of Milk and Honey – A Book Review
Street Team – Beth Wants YOU!
A street team (aka a launch team) can be critical to a book's success. They're the ones who spread word about books they love, be it through social media, Goodreads/Bookbub reviews, talking in person to their friends and family, etc. I'm looking to expand the street team for my fantasy novels. There are perks: Free… Continue reading Street Team – Beth Wants YOU!
Halloween 2020
A day early but… HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This year, I’ll be staying indoors, porch light off. No passing out candy in this heck-scape that is 2020 (not for me, at least.) Instead, I’ll probably be eating candy and preparing for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo.) It comes but once a year…unless you do Camp NaNo, in… Continue reading Halloween 2020
The Goblets Immortal – In Bookstores!
The Goblets Immortal is in over a dozen brick and mortar Barnes & Noble stores across the US right now! Author acquaintance Rick Ellrod snapped this shot from his local B&N: These are exciting times for me, y'all. I've always dreamed of having a book in a physical store like this. Thanks to Rick for… Continue reading The Goblets Immortal – In Bookstores!
Book Three of The Goblets Immortal – News
Belated news: On October 5, 2020, in the wee hours of the morning, I finished draft one of book three! YAY! Months of toiling, and I am sitting on a massive load of words, y'all. First comes love, then come marriage, then comes a novel in a baby carriage. Er. *crickets* Forgive me. The hour… Continue reading Book Three of The Goblets Immortal – News
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