Happy New Year's Eve -- celebrate safely and responsibly. Me? I'll be staying in and reading probably, thanks. Speaking of... Here is a list of books I read this year: The Midnight Library by Matt HaigAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanFull Time Author by Eileen CookBuild Better Characters by Eileen CookThe Queen's Gambit by Walter TevisStrategic… Continue reading Books I Read in 2021
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Christmas Eve 2021
Hello! I hope everyone here has a wonderful Christmas tomorrow. May you receive all the books you wanted, give all the love you've got, and spend your time with those who matter most in your life. Keep your nose in a book,Beth
7 Wintry Books
Seeing as it's winter and the solstice is merely several days away, I thought it might be fun to compile a list, albeit a short one, of books set in the winter months. And so, without further ado... WINTRY READS! The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by Laura Ingalls WilderLIW tells the story of her… Continue reading 7 Wintry Books
November’s Book Signing
Last month on the 6th, I participated in a multi-author book signing at the Avon Lake Public Library in Northern Ohio. The AM shift had around twenty children's authors, and the PM shift, comprised of adult's authors, had closer to sixteen, I think. Here are a few pictures from the event: As you can see,… Continue reading November’s Book Signing
Goals for 2022
Well, the year is winding to close. 100 years ago, the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein were flocking to Paris France and living it up. Seems like a golden age, doesn't it? I suggest you read When Paris Sizzled by Mary McAuliffe and watch Midnight in Paris. Both are great and will give… Continue reading Goals for 2022
10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Writers
It's the day after Thanksgiving (hope you had a great one!), which means it's time for the annual question: "What do I get my writer friend/family member for Christmas?" So, as usual, I've put together a list of ideas. Note that I have not tried all of the ideas, so you do so at your… Continue reading 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Writers
Baking With Beth: Pumpkin Bread
In the mood for some hearty seasonal bread? Tuck in--or put on an apron--and read on! 3 1/2 C flour1 T baking powder1 t baking soda, salt, cinnamon1/4 t ground cloves4 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 C white sugar1 C brown sugar2 sticks butter, melted1 15 or 16 ounce can of pure pumpkin Grease and flour… Continue reading Baking With Beth: Pumpkin Bread
Top 11 Books I’ve Read in 2020 and 2021
I've read a lot of good books this decade so far. Here's a look at my top eleven favorites thus far (I couldn't narrow it down to ten!) Ophelia by Lisa M. Klein - I read this one in 2020. It's based on Shakespeare's play Hamlet but from the perspective of Ophelia, Hamlet's love interest.… Continue reading Top 11 Books I’ve Read in 2020 and 2021
6 Ways to Support Your Local Public Library
Libraries are awesome, aren't they? As the meme going around says: it's the one of the few places you can go and hang out without the expectation from anyone that you should buy something. Here are a few simple ways you can support this necessary public institution. Vote YES on library levies.The slight hike in… Continue reading 6 Ways to Support Your Local Public Library
You are Cordially Invited to Run – A short story
Here's a flash fiction I wrote a while ago. Enjoy! __ "You are cordially invited to run. I'll give you a two-minute head start." I had found the note lying on the desk in the reading room at my library on All Hallows Eve. "It must have been someone's bookmark," I said, holding the paper… Continue reading You are Cordially Invited to Run – A short story
Beth Overmyer 