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!
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A Gathering of Random Factoids for Your Quick Reading Pleasure
TFIW’s word count: 64,724 Movie: Emma (2020) Book: Sincerely, Secretary of Doom (Jennifer Kropf) Music: Crazy Times (Jars of Clay) Greetings! Here are a few random facts I’ve gleaned while doing research for my books. Hang onto your hats. This is gonna be interesting! Are you seeing this? The word “blindfold” (as a noun) originated… Continue reading A Gathering of Random Factoids for Your Quick Reading Pleasure
9 Reasons for Libraries
Some people believe that the public library is obsolete, or at least headed in that direction. They see it as a waste of tax dollars, because, frankly, they don’t need it, so no one must. Can’t people just buy an e-book or paperback from Amazon? Random but obligatory Mr. Crabby shot, just 'cause Here is… Continue reading 9 Reasons for Libraries
Beth Overmyer 