There was a "fact" circulating that it takes approximately twenty-one days to form a habit and a much shorter amount of time to break one. Well, it’s coming out that the amount is more like several months to form a habit. I’m not sure about how long it takes to break any everyday GOOD habit,… Continue reading Good and Bad Habits: What to Do?
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The Comfort of Animals
A week ago this Wednesday, I was talking with a writing pal over coffee at my favorite café. Well, Sharon had the coffee, I had a bagel. But I digress. We touched on many topics, but one that sticks out to me most was about animals and how good they are for us humans. Some… Continue reading The Comfort of Animals
Reading and Rereading
There is no shortage of books to read. If you read one book for every day of your life, you would come nowhere close to having read all the books there are. But it's fun to try! That's not to say you're going to enjoy them all, obvs. Everyone has their own preferences when it… Continue reading Reading and Rereading
Mary Berry’s Cherry Cake – An Adventure
Hi, guys and dolls! I’m mixing things up a bit on the blog. Instead of just talking about writing, I’m going to be sharing tidbit, anecdotes, and the like of things I find interesting. This week’s interest should come as no surprise: BAKING! For Easter this year, I made one of Mary Berry’s famous recipes:… Continue reading Mary Berry’s Cherry Cake – An Adventure
Cooking Show: Episode 2
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?
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
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Happy Valentine's Day! Or Galentine's...or even, I DON'T CELEBRATE Day 🙂 This year, Valentine's Day (February 14th) falls on a Thursday. You have over a week from now, which should give you enough time to order/put together a nice gift for your love interest, if you are so inclined. But what is that gift? Here… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
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
Pre-order Circus in a Shot Glass, Get a Free Read
Circus in a Shot Glass is now available for pre-order from Amazon! If you pre-order before next Tuesday (the book's release date) and email proof of purchase to bethovermyer@gmail.com, I will send you a FREE preview of my novelette Things Heard in a Graveyard, due out this November. Order here. Offer ends 9/4/18.
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