Did I mention I have a kitten? Internet, meet Bowie! ('Scuse the mess.) I finished my content edits for Circus in a Shot Glass (coming out from Clean Reads later this year) before Bowie arrived. Line edits (fixing punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.) came after Bowie arrived and, well...things were interesting, to say the least. Trying… Continue reading Cats and Editing Don’t Mix
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Where Do Babie–I Mean IDEAS Come From?
The most hated question among writers (well, at least ONE OF the most hated ideas) is this: Where do ideas come from? The reason it bothers some of us is because ideas come from EVERYWHERE. Still, don't be afraid to ask me. You might get a vague answer, but I won't be upset with… Continue reading Where Do Babie–I Mean IDEAS Come From?
Thank You and a Would-Be Cover Reveal
Thank you SOOOO much to everyone who has added Lady Catherine Says to their Goodreads' Want to Read shelf! You guys are what keep me fueled and ready to punch through obstacles. Now, for the cover reveal I mentioned in my post title. As you may or may not have known, I was going to… Continue reading Thank You and a Would-Be Cover Reveal
What Are You Wearing?
In my novel Circus in a Shot Glass (to be released later this year from Clean Reads), the protagonist (Scotch) loves '50s style clothing. The dress on the left (yes, I realize the proportions are totally off) is based on one of Rosemary Clooney's dresses in the film White Christmas. It's black, has a sweetheart… Continue reading What Are You Wearing?
A Way to Help
If you guys wouldn't mind, I could really use your help. It costs nothing and only takes a few seconds of your time. Would you please consider adding Lady Catherine Says to your Goodreads' Want to Read shelf? By adding it to your shelf, it will raise visibility for my book among other readers. Here's… Continue reading A Way to Help
2018
Happy New Year! Here are my goals for 2018: Survive edits of Circus in a Shot Glass Finish revisions of "the goblets novel" Finish draft one of Death’s Keyhole (working title) Survive book signing at library Sell books at local craft store Here's wishing you all a wonderful 2018, full of hope and joy and (hopefully) writing! Keep your… Continue reading 2018
Merry Christmas ’17!
Merry Christmas to all! I hope this holiday season is full of wonder, joy, hope, and peace for every single one of you. God bless, Beth
Am Reading–Shh!
In a Pickle Lady Catherine Says
Christmas Gifts — The Writerly List
Here are a few gift ideas for writers that I found. I haven't been paid or asked to endorse these, and haven't tried them all. Just a heads up 😉 BOOKS: Writing 21st Century Fiction by Donald Maass Stephen King's On Writing HOUSE AND HOME: A bookish candle of the month club subscription from… Continue reading Christmas Gifts — The Writerly List
I Hit PUBLISH!
I hit publish for Lady Catherine Says! While it hasn't gone live yet, you can sign up (on Amazon) to be notified when it is made available. YAY! I'm throwing around some possibilities of a book signing next year, and selling my books from a local craft store and perhaps a coffee shop. We'll see!… Continue reading I Hit PUBLISH!
Beth Overmyer 