Hey, everyone! I've been thinking about all of the Christmas movies I have watched throughout the years, and was wondering: who else has seen what I've seen? Soooo...I've decided to do a game of Christmas movie bingo. Whoever gets five in row going up and down, side to side, or diagonally, gets bragging rights and… Continue reading Christmas Movie Bingo
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Happy Birthday
To my twin sister, Rachel! 😉 (Pretend this is a birthday cake) Keep your nose in a book, Beth
Happy Early Thanksgiving
Next week is Thanksgiving (US)--can you believe it?! And, not to induce an unnecessary major panic/freak-out for anyone, but CHRISTMAS IS ONE MONTH FROM MONDAY--AHHHHHHH! (Just wake Bowie up when it's all over.) Sorry. I had to. What are your Thanksgiving plans, US peeps? Anything in particular that you're grateful for this year? A very… Continue reading Happy Early Thanksgiving
Book Signing – May 2020
I announced it first in my newsletter and to my Street Team, but I have my first engagement booked for The Goblets Immortal’s release! The Amherst Public Library (Ohio) will be hosting me for a signing and launch party on May 16th of 2020 (time TBD.) There will be books for sale there, free refreshments… Continue reading Book Signing – May 2020
Books vs. Their Movies
Just for fun, here are my hot takes on different books versus the movies based on them. I was surprised at how many movies I actually preferred (how every slightly) to their source materials (sorry, Jane Austen!) Anyway, here we go! # Holes the book vs. Holes the movie: The book is a fun read with… Continue reading Books vs. Their Movies
Hobby Help!
I’ve been thinking lately that I need a hobby. For the longest time, I was calling writing my anything but what it is (my job), but I’ve come to the realization that it’s not exactly a pastime. Therefore…I am hobby-less *insert sad face here* All work and no play would make Beth a dull writer.… Continue reading Hobby Help!
Research for Fantasy Writing
Research can be a dirty word to some writers; while others spend so much time doing it, they forget to do what they first set out to do: write. You would think writing a fantasy novel would require zero research. Well, if that is anyone’s assumption, they would be resoundingly WRONG. The Goblets Immortal is… Continue reading Research for Fantasy Writing
Things I Like About Autumn
In all the seasons, there is something to be enjoyed. Summer means no school (yay–for the kids at least.) There are picnics and beach trips and swimming. Spring is the time of renewal, of rain and beautiful growth and pastels. Winter brings Christmas and the New Year, plus sledding and ice-skating and hunkering down until… Continue reading Things I Like About Autumn
3 Things Fantasy Novels Taught Me About Time Management
There are many morals to be gleaned from fantasy. From the consequences of coveting to the danger of spilling secrets, the genre is a treasure trove. Today I’d like to talk about time management and what fantasy has taught me about the beast. These are simple lessons, but when taken seriously, I believe they can… Continue reading 3 Things Fantasy Novels Taught Me About Time Management
Fantastical Things I’m Excited About
Happy first day of summer! The year is more than half-over…can you believe it? And so many shiny things around the bend for fantasy lovers. Here are a few fantastical things that I am looking forward to. The Grishaverse books are being adapted into a TV series for Netflix. The show will follow the events… Continue reading Fantastical Things I’m Excited About
Beth Overmyer 