I'm reading quite a few things right now. Some I read from within the past few days. Others? It's been a while. Like YEARS a while. Also, my TBR (to be read) pile is HUGE! Let's take a look, shall we? The book I'm about to start reading is A Trinket for the Taking by… Continue reading Beth and the Giant Stack of Books to Overcome or be Overcome by
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Comps Don’t Have to be the Absolute Bane of My Existence AKA Why Do I Do This
Comparative titles (aka comp titles) are something that has baffled me on and off again for the past…thirteen years? But who’s counting? What is a comp title, you ask? In a writer’s world, it’s a book or other piece of IP (intellectual property) that shares themes, ideas, and/or tropes in common with your book. And… Continue reading Comps Don’t Have to be the Absolute Bane of My Existence AKA Why Do I Do This
Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
I’ve seen the challenge going around (hi, Gail Carriger! I see you did this last year): name authors you’ve read at least five books by. For me, I had to go back through my Goodreads list. This is what I came up with: #1 – Agatha Christie To date I’ve read twenty-four novels by the… Continue reading Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
Earlier this week (on Tuesday, to be precise) the third Blade & Bone book, Forged, was published by Flame Tree Press! Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered. If you contacted me with your mailing address, I'll be shipping your incentive gift within the weeks to come. Here is a bingo card of what to expect from… Continue reading Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
A big thanks to Abdullah and the team at Book Cover Hub for the excellent cover they made for In a Pickle! And a huge thanks to my online friend Edward for formatting the e-book and paperback editions! This middle grade book released originally as an e-book from a small press (MuseItYoung, an imprint of… Continue reading In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
CLOSED Here we go again! Forged (Blade & Bone 3) comes out on August 5, 2025, and I am offering pre-order incentives. For the first 25 people to pre-order, I will be sending: - 2 bath bombs (either coffee, tangerine, or vanilla*) - 1 signed bookplate - 1 button or enamel pin (details still being… Continue reading Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
Scrumptious Slice of Swiss Roll: Baking With Beth…and Writing Fantastical Fiction
Tuesday saw me making my second-ever attempt at a chocolate swiss roll with a whipped cream filling. What is a swiss roll, you ask? You’re missing out, my friend, and should see what Paul Hollywood has to say on making them. For me, two things were done incorrectly: 1) the eggs whites were whipped to… Continue reading Scrumptious Slice of Swiss Roll: Baking With Beth…and Writing Fantastical Fiction
2025: A Year of Baking Adventures for the Bold and Bready
In 2025, I’m embarking on an adventure to bake more difficult or new-to-me things. One adventure per month is the aim. Care to join me? Here’s a tentative schedule: JANUARY Cornish cream scones FEBRUARY Challah MARCH Galette des Rois APRIL English muffins MAY Profiteroles JUNE Brioche JULY Macarons AUGUST Peach butter (not a bake, I… Continue reading 2025: A Year of Baking Adventures for the Bold and Bready
A Splendiferous Cover Reveal for Forged – Book 3 of Blade and Bone
If you subscribe to my newsletter or follow me on social media, you might have seen the fantastic cover Broci made for the third book of the Blade & Bone series, Forged. But in case you haven't... BEHOLD! Forged comes out from Flame Tree Press on August 5th, but you can preorder a paperback copy… Continue reading A Splendiferous Cover Reveal for Forged – Book 3 of Blade and Bone
A Hopeful New Year Full of Goals and Dreams
WRITING - Finish writing draft one of FATE’S IMMORTAL HANDS by August 1st - Finish writing draft one of MURDER AT THE FULL MOON by June 1st - Try to write at least 400 words every day except for Sundays REVISING/EDITING - Complete all rounds of edits with Flame Tree Press for FORGED in a… Continue reading A Hopeful New Year Full of Goals and Dreams
Beth Overmyer 