And as the photo indicates, change gives new opportunities. For several years, I have had three websites. I am now consolidating them all into one — this one. My editing services now reside here, my thoughts about writing (mine and that of others) will reside here, and all my blog posts will be made here. …
Title: LION OF THE SKY Author: Ritu Hemnani Publisher: New York: Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, May 7, 2024 Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Audience Age: 9 to 12 Themes/Topics: Partition of India and Pakistan, Indian Independence 1947, family, political conflict, religious intolerance It is an honor to share this amazing book with you today. Thank you, Ritu, for …
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Photo by Mathias Reding via Pexels.com My newsletter will be going out to subscribers on Thursday, March 25 (in the wee hours of the morning). It will include such things as Writing: heading into character analysis/revision with virtual highlighters at the ready Editing: the value of critique partners Resources: how to find those critique partners …
I’m delighted today to be turning the spotlight on my good friend and accountability partner, Kathy Halsey. Kathy and I are both long-time participants in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers, which helps writers evaluate the year just past and prepare for the year to come. During a discussion about accountability in the …
Kathy Halsey: Friend, Accountability Buddy, Writerpreneur ~ Interview Read More »
But it will land in your inbox only if you’re subscribed to my newsletter! I thought I’d give you a little enticement to fill out the subscription form below, by giving you a heads-up on the contents of the January 2024 issue of By Word of Beth. It will include Writing – None of us …
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There’s a new kid in town — my By Word of Beth newsletter, all polished and eager and ready to drop in to your inbox. Instead of subscribers receiving a link to my blogposts whenever they’re published and nothing else, as has been the case in the past, now if you subscribe, you’ll receive one …
One of my favorite times in all the year will soon be starting! Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas for Writers is a wonderful, inspiring way to reflect on the year past, on the good and the bad, to sift all the experiences, find the learnings, and make plans for going into the new year …
The Twelve Days of Christmas for Writers is nearly here! Read More »
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This is an actual blog post. I know, I can hardly believe it, either. I read a book this week that I wanted to share with you, and here we are. (Note, which you’ve likely figured out by now: the image is not the cover image from the book. …
THE FIREFLY SUMMER by Morgan Matson (MG) — Summer Reading Read More »
