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
Tag: Fantasy
Comps Don’t Have to be the Absolute Bane of My Existence AKA Why Do I Do This
Comparative titles (aka comp titles) are something that has baffled me on and off again for the past…thirteen years? But who’s counting? What is a comp title, you ask? In a writer’s world, it’s a book or other piece of IP (intellectual property) that shares themes, ideas, and/or tropes in common with your book. And… Continue reading Comps Don’t Have to be the Absolute Bane of My Existence AKA Why Do I Do This
A Lovely Day at the Library Author Fair Plus Writerly Updates
Two weeks ago from tomorrow, I participated in the Ritter Public Library’s third annual local author fair. Sadly, I have no photographic evidence of this, as neither my mom (who was my assistant) nor my sister (who came for the last hour) nor I thought to capture the day. Oh, well. It was a nice… Continue reading A Lovely Day at the Library Author Fair Plus Writerly Updates
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
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
99-cent E-book Sale: Start Your Fantastical Adventure Today!
From now until October 13, both The Goblets Immortal (book 1 of The Goblets Immortal trilogy) and Brittle (book 1 of the Blade & Bone trilogy) are both on sale for 99 cents! Get it (e-book) from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, or wherever you like to get your e-books. Pick up your copy and… Continue reading 99-cent E-book Sale: Start Your Fantastical Adventure Today!
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!
Beth Overmyer 