This time on From Book to Cook, I'm making a traditional Irish apple cake. Will it turn out all right? Or will I butcher yet another recipe held dear by so many?
Category: Book
From Book to Cook – Episode 1
Earlier this week, I filmed the first episode of my new cooking show, From Book to Cook (title credit goes to Mimi, fellow author and a historical food enthusiast.) I made a spiced honey cake from the Unofficial Poldark Cookbook by Tricia Cohen and Larry Edwards. Have a look, but forgive the shaky camera and… Continue reading From Book to Cook – Episode 1
Fantasy Book Cover Reveal
It's here and it's AWESOME! I love the cover Flame Tree Press chose for my fantasy novel The Goblets Immortal (February, 2020.) Want a look? Here ya go: Here's the blurb: In a land where magic’s feared, a rare magical kind exists: the Blest, products of the Goblets Immortal. Aidan’s a Blest on the run, forced… Continue reading Fantasy Book Cover Reveal
Plotters vs. Pantsers and Real Life
There's a funny story about a man visiting Iceland and relying only on his GPS to get him places. It's a long, twisty tale with much hilarity and confusion. Suffice it to say, the guy becomes famous for not following landmarks or maps but his gadget. This not only leads him to the wrong part… Continue reading Plotters vs. Pantsers and Real Life
Publishing Announcement
I have news--and I know how you like news (cue the laughter from fans of the movie adaptation of Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow.) No, this is not another Jane Austen parody announcement (though there might be one down the road...who knows?) My fantasy novel The Goblets Immortal has been accepted for publication by Flame Tree… Continue reading Publishing Announcement
Jolabokaflod Book Deal
Ah, Jolabokaflod (Christmas Book Flood), the Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve. Icelanders will stay up tonight, reading and eating chocolate. To help celebrate this wonderful tradition, my women's fiction novel (CIRCUS IN A SHOT GLASS) is on sale for only 99 cents from Amazon.com. This deal lasts today only. The price will be going… Continue reading Jolabokaflod Book Deal
A Q&A: Christopher’s Question
Recently, a friend posed this question on Facebook, and I decided to post my answer here on this blog: Q: How do you know what errors/typos you have [when you edit]? – Christopher A: That’s an excellent question. There are different style guides that a publisher will go by. Or, if you’re self-publishing, there’s The… Continue reading A Q&A: Christopher’s Question
Book Cover: Circus in a Shot Glass
Here's the cover for Circus in a Shot Glass (I couldn't wait 'til next Friday to reveal it): Thanks to Cora at Cora Graphics for doing such a superb job! Circus in a Shot Glass is slated to released September 9, 2018 from Clean Reads. It'll be available in e-book from Amazon.com.
Beth Overmyer 