I'm reading quite a few things right now. Some I read from within the past few days. Others? It's been a while. Like YEARS a while. Also, my TBR (to be read) pile is HUGE! Let's take a look, shall we? The book I'm about to start reading is A Trinket for the Taking by… Continue reading Beth and the Giant Stack of Books to Overcome or be Overcome by
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Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
Earlier this week (on Tuesday, to be precise) the third Blade & Bone book, Forged, was published by Flame Tree Press! Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered. If you contacted me with your mailing address, I'll be shipping your incentive gift within the weeks to come. Here is a bingo card of what to expect from… Continue reading Fantastical Fiction: Week of a book release…and I throw in a bingo card for good measure
In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
A big thanks to Abdullah and the team at Book Cover Hub for the excellent cover they made for In a Pickle! And a huge thanks to my online friend Edward for formatting the e-book and paperback editions! This middle grade book released originally as an e-book from a small press (MuseItYoung, an imprint of… Continue reading In a Pickle: a middle grade book cover reveal
Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
CLOSED Here we go again! Forged (Blade & Bone 3) comes out on August 5, 2025, and I am offering pre-order incentives. For the first 25 people to pre-order, I will be sending: - 2 bath bombs (either coffee, tangerine, or vanilla*) - 1 signed bookplate - 1 button or enamel pin (details still being… Continue reading Pre-order Incentives for Forged, Final Book of the Blade and Bone Trilogy
Happy Birthday Bash Giveaway the Beth-Way
It's the time of year where I celebrate my X0th orbit around the sun! (Yes, the X was on purpose. I'm not giving away ALL of my secrets, lol. Suffice it to say, it's a big birthday.) I also share a birthday with my sister, so we celebrated by hanging out. (I'm actually writing this… Continue reading Happy Birthday Bash Giveaway the Beth-Way
The Symptoms and Treatments for an Overconsumption of Fantasy Novels
There are signs you’ve read too much fantasy. Symptoms may vary and are not limited to: - Breaking into song about trees, nature, the outfit you’re wearing, and yourself (Bombadilitis) - Mistaking chopsticks for magic wands - Talking to trees - Overactive imagination - An acute longing for… Continue reading The Symptoms and Treatments for an Overconsumption of Fantasy Novels
One for the Books: A Fabulous Day at an Author Fair
Last Saturday, August 31, I had my book signing at Ritter Public Library's second annual author fair. It was FANTASTIC! So many people showed up to support me and fellow local authors. There were over thirty of us, I found out. 30+ local authors. Isn't that amazing?! A big thank you to Ritter for putting… Continue reading One for the Books: A Fabulous Day at an Author Fair
Summer’s Hot, Must-Attend Event: Book Signing, Tea-ish Giveaway, Plus Fun Freebies
The state of things… WIP word count: 78,000 wordsMusic: Regret by MukalaReading: The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton What the heck is in that pic?! you might be asking. Has anyone here not heard of tea dueling? Don't feel bad. I hadn't heard of it until recent years. This… Continue reading Summer’s Hot, Must-Attend Event: Book Signing, Tea-ish Giveaway, Plus Fun Freebies
Researching Books: Tough, Honest Work–and I’m Ready for the Challenge!
You'd think a contemporary fantasy novel (fantasy set in current modern times) wouldn't need much research. Well, you would be wrong. My next book, Fate's Immortal Hands (formerly known as All They See is Dust--trust me, the new title fits better), dives into the past a few times (the 1660s, to be more precise) and… Continue reading Researching Books: Tough, Honest Work–and I’m Ready for the Challenge!
Important Preorder Incentives Update Plus the Fun Reasons Behind My Gifts
A notice to those who preordered Tempered Glass and emailed me for incentives: The first five of you who contacted me have their parcels in the mail! The remaining eight will *hopefully* ship sometime next week and the week following. Thank you for preordering and for your patience! You might wonder why I do these… Continue reading Important Preorder Incentives Update Plus the Fun Reasons Behind My Gifts
Beth Overmyer 