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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Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
I’ve seen the challenge going around (hi, Gail Carriger! I see you did this last year): name authors you’ve read at least five books by. For me, I had to go back through my Goodreads list. This is what I came up with: #1 – Agatha Christie To date I’ve read twenty-four novels by the… Continue reading Fifteen Authors I’ve Read Five or More Titles by
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
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
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
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
Preorder Incentives for Tempered Glass (Book 2 of Blade & Bone)
***CLOSED!*** Interested in reading my new fantasy novel? Want some free gifts for preordering it? Keep reading! This is the second book in the Blade and Bone series. Verve survived her transformation into the Fire Queen, but can she survive the power that was given to her? Magic out of control, she seeks to tame… Continue reading Preorder Incentives for Tempered Glass (Book 2 of Blade & Bone)
Let’s Take Another Stab at Terrific Book and Tea Pairings
Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt My blurb of it: This multi-threaded story of loss, longing, and searching for a better ending. Tova is the cleaner at an aquarium in Sowell, Washington. She had known much sorrow, but finds purpose and consolation in her work. Bits of her life begin to unravel and… Continue reading Let’s Take Another Stab at Terrific Book and Tea Pairings
4 Basic Reasons to Reread Fiction
I know not everyone likes to read books for a second time. It’s not in everyone’s nature to want the same literary treat more than once, and that’s okay. We’re all made different. But if you’re anything like me, there are some books that just beg to be visited again. Here are some excuses to… Continue reading 4 Basic Reasons to Reread Fiction
7 Ways Readers Can Help an Author Right Now
Read more Here’s a doable list of things you can do to help your favorite author (or any author, really) stay in the business of writing the books you consume. 1 - Request your local library buy a copy of the author’s book. While libraries make up around a little over 1.3% of book sales… Continue reading 7 Ways Readers Can Help an Author Right Now
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