Jane Austen was the master of characterization. She knew people inside and out, foibles, propensities to do good or ill, and emotions. One of those emotions she was familiar with and wrote about is fear. Fear? What did anyone have to fear? They didn't have terrorists. The characters lived comfortable, privileged lives, with servants to… Continue reading 3 Things Jane Austen Taught Me About Fear
Tag: Books
Jolabokaflod
"Gesundheit!" you say? WRONG. I did not sneeze. Jolabokaflod, the word that has been circulating the web is the Icelandic tradition translated as "the Christmas Book Flood." What is the phenom? It is GLORIOUS! On Christmas Eve, people give each other BOOKS! Squeee! So, I may or may not have bought a bunch of books for… Continue reading Jolabokaflod
The Art of the Start
^Behold the playlist. I started! I started! I started writing The S.A.P.I.E.N. Complex! Eh, it's a working title...maybe. Could go by another title, but it would be somewhat of a spoiler, and you know how I hate spoilers. ANYWAY... Sometimes, you've just gotta be happy about the small things. Hey, I can't finish the novel… Continue reading The Art of the Start
Happy September!
It's that time of year, people. Get ready to be inundated with all things pumpkin spice, to smell the sights, to see the sounds, to...Did you catch that? If you didn't, I'll let you read it again. Anyway, fall is just around the corner. No, it is not here yet. We're still in summer, no… Continue reading Happy September!
Buttload of Writing to Do
The list of things to be written is growing. Oi vey. Do you want to see the list of titles? OF COURSE YOU DO! Projects in no particular order (all are in various stages of development) Excalibur Lucan and the Medieval Murders Doggone It!: An Arthur Slow Mystery They Were Heroes: Jane Austen Willoughby’s Regrets Racing… Continue reading Buttload of Writing to Do
Novel Teas and Fiction Flings
I kid you not, this was going to be a party-planning book from a person who has thrown precious few parties. I've thrown a Saint Patrick's Day party, a bridal shower, a baby shower, and a book launch party. That's it. But this book of party ideas was going to be different and special and… Continue reading Novel Teas and Fiction Flings
Book vs. Movie: Lord of the Rings
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...It's the battle of the ages! In one corner we have thhhhhheeeeee NOVEL! In the other thhhhhhheeeee MOVIE!" CUT TO: men placing bets, popcorn salespeople hawking their popcorn, as they do. "Our first contenders: Book Legolas vs. Movie Legolas. Let the match begin, and things!" *bell dings* Book Legolas notches… Continue reading Book vs. Movie: Lord of the Rings
Beth Overmyer 