The list grows and grows. Every week it seems I'm finding awesome-looking new reads to add to my TBR (to-be-read) list on Goodreads. Next year's book goal is 25 (though I secretly aim for 50 every year.) Here are a few that are toward the top of my TBR pile: Empire of Storms by Sarah… Continue reading 10 Books I Hope to Read in 2023
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Imposter Alert: Words of Encouragement for Self-Doubters
I recently read part of a letter that Tolkien wrote. He had imposter syndrome (the feeling that you’re an imposter, a fake, a fraud. Never good enough, no matter how much success you have under your belt.) What are some good ways to deal with that feeling? I’m seriously asking for myself, because most of… Continue reading Imposter Alert: Words of Encouragement for Self-Doubters
Books Read in 2022
Here's a list of the books I've read in 2022! There might be more to come, considering we're early in the month, but here goes: How to Market a Book by Ricardo Fayet Write Text That Sells Books by Rob Eagar The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen From Book to Bestseller by Penny C.… Continue reading Books Read in 2022
Read Write Local – Avon Lake Public Library Book Signing
Last Saturday was a book signing for local authors at the Avon Lake Public Library. It was a nice event! Thanks to all who stopped by. Keep your nose in a book,Beth
Unboxing Death’s Key
They came! My author copies of Death's Key came in the mail this past Monday. I think it looks fab. The cover artist sure worked hard ❤ A girl and her books Here's me unboxing: https://videopress.com/v/s9M7QXhH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
A Quick Look at TROP and Why I Love It
This is an opinion piece. I respect that many people don’t like the way The Rings of Power show has been handled. That’s okay. People are allowed not to like something and I’m not here to convince anyone that they have to think one way or the other. But a lot of people are enjoying… Continue reading A Quick Look at TROP and Why I Love It
How to for Sure Fail at Writing and Publishing
Books and tea are my comfort foods What follows is for comedic and informative purposes, so take all with a grain of salt and remember that no advice (or joke) is one-size-fits-all. Don’t read. Like, don’t read anything. Especially not the guidelines for submissions when you’re ready to hit submit to that snazzy-looking ‘zine or… Continue reading How to for Sure Fail at Writing and Publishing
Teasing the Tea: Drink These Fabulous Teas and Tell Me Your Thoughts!
I like tea. Tea doesn't make me sad. Here is a list of a few teas that I've enjoyed in the past and think some of you might like as well. A cup of tea is all I need to keep working. - Lailah Gifty Akita When Bag Ladies Tea’s Novel Teas are good, they… Continue reading Teasing the Tea: Drink These Fabulous Teas and Tell Me Your Thoughts!
Am I in Truth a Fan?
When you enter a fandom, how fanatical are you? I had a conversation with a family member recently about Brandon Sanderson. I called myself a Brandon Sanderson fan, as I have read some of his books and enjoyed them. I’ve read the first two books of the original Mistborn trilogy, The Reckoners books, Starsight, The… Continue reading Am I in Truth a Fan?
The Bookworm Tag Challenge
I've been tagged by Bookmarkedone to participate in the Bookworm Tag challenge. How is your bookshelf organized? By color, author, genre, size, etc.? Wow. Okay, confession time: my bookshelf is ANYTHING but organized. Once upon a time, I tried to organize by topic and genre, but more books kept coming, I ran out of space,… Continue reading The Bookworm Tag Challenge
Beth Overmyer 