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Tempered Glass: Twenty to Fifty Percent off on Tertulia

There's this site called Tertulia. They sell books (huzzah!) and offer a 20% discount when you preorder Tempered Glass using the code BETH. I believe the first month of Tertulia is free. After that? $25 and 20% off of all books (I assume with the correct codes.) Your first order is 50% off. I thought… Continue reading Tempered Glass: Twenty to Fifty Percent off on Tertulia

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From Book to Cook: A Hot Milk Sponge Cake to Honor Little Women

The other week, I baked a cake from The Little Women Cookbook by Wini Moranville. According to the book, the cake (Hot Milk Sponge Cake on page 95) is not mentioned in the Little Women book or movie. However, sponge cake is a "quintessential nineteenth-century dessert," and the author believe the March women would have… Continue reading From Book to Cook: A Hot Milk Sponge Cake to Honor Little Women

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Writing Books, Making Candles

Recently, I had a reader leave an intriguing review for Brittle (Blade & Bone, book 1.) I don’t always read reviews, but I’m especially glad I read this one, as it had a wonderful idea for a new hobby and/or side business. Scent is featured A LOT in Blade & Bone, as every fae who… Continue reading Writing Books, Making Candles

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The Phantom of the Opera Lantern Giveaway

For the fun of it, I'm giving away something that I think will interest some Broadway fanatics. I purchased a few (laminated) paper lanterns themed after different musicals for my cousin's Broadway-themed baby shower. Sadly, I don't have room for them here, so I thought I'd give people on the internet a chance to snap… Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera Lantern Giveaway

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Preorder Incentives for Tempered Glass (Book 2 of Blade & Bone)

AS OF TODAY (5/17/2024), THERE ARE 8 PREORDER INCENTIVES LEFT! Interested in reading my new fantasy novel? Want some free gifts for preordering it? Keep reading! This is the second book in the Blade and Bone series. Verve survived her transformation into the Fire Queen, but can she survive the power that was given to… Continue reading Preorder Incentives for Tempered Glass (Book 2 of Blade & Bone)

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Book Reviewers are Brave and They Shouldn’t Have to be

I really hope this post doesn’t sound self-righteous. I’m not perfect. I slipped up once in an interview and said that I disagreed with something a reviewer had said (without naming the reviewer or saying exactly what they said.) That aside, I think this post is very important for the reading and writing communities. First… Continue reading Book Reviewers are Brave and They Shouldn’t Have to be

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Author Interview by Shannon Reber of Genres Bookshop

Heya! My online friend Shannon (who is also an author...plus a bookshop owner!) interviewed me last week. Here's a link, if you're curious: Interview. If you are hearing impaired or Deaf, I believe there is a transcript with the YouTube video. In the interview, we talk about my books--ones I've written, am currently writing, and… Continue reading Author Interview by Shannon Reber of Genres Bookshop

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A Cover Reveal for Tempered Glass

Since it's shown up on Amazon Canada and Barnes and Noble's website, I think it's safe to now share the cover for Tempered Glass, the second book in the Blade & Bone series (available now for preorder.) Behold! Ain't it a beauty?! Broci outdid themselves! A big thank you to them and to Flame Tree… Continue reading A Cover Reveal for Tempered Glass