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Every book I write now has a playlist. It either develops while I'm writing or I put part (or most) of it together while I'm rewriting. My question, fellow readers: Does it every interest you when authors post a playlist? Do you listen to it while you're reading their book? After you're done reading it?… Continue reading Playlist for a Fantasy Novel: Brittle

My author copies of BRITTLE arrived earlier this week! Here's a look: A big thank-you to Flame Tree Press for making dreams come true. Keep your nose in a book,Beth

This is so awesome, you guys: FanFi Addict is going to do a reveal of BRITTLE's cover on their site. Monday, January 16th is the date. I'll post the cover here after I've sent it out to my newsletter peeps. Speaking of BRITTLE, I'm neck-deep in edits right now. Don D.'s got some great notes,… Continue reading To Come: Cover Reveal at FanFi Addict!

What follows is a sarcastic stab at goal-keeping. This is not a one-size-fits-all attempt to cram a (failure) method down your throat. So, with that out of the way, I present to you… 8 Simple Ways to NOT Keep Your Goals: Don’t make any goals. You can’t fail at what you don’t even start, am… Continue reading 8 Simple Ways to NOT Keep Your Goals

The list grows and grows. Every week it seems I'm finding awesome-looking new reads to add to my TBR (to-be-read) list on Goodreads. Next year's book goal is 25 (though I secretly aim for 50 every year.) Here are a few that are toward the top of my TBR pile: Empire of Storms by Sarah… Continue reading 10 Books I Hope to Read in 2023

I recently read part of a letter that Tolkien wrote. He had imposter syndrome (the feeling that you’re an imposter, a fake, a fraud. Never good enough, no matter how much success you have under your belt.) What are some good ways to deal with that feeling? I’m seriously asking for myself, because most of… Continue reading Imposter Alert: Words of Encouragement for Self-Doubters

Here's a list of the books I've read in 2022! There might be more to come, considering we're early in the month, but here goes: How to Market a Book by Ricardo Fayet Write Text That Sells Books by Rob Eagar The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen From Book to Bestseller by Penny C.… Continue reading Books Read in 2022

Last Saturday was a book signing for local authors at the Avon Lake Public Library. It was a nice event! Thanks to all who stopped by. Keep your nose in a book,Beth