Website Revamp!

Image by Cal David, Alberta, via pexels.com This is my second attempt at this post. The doggie to the left is still looking for the bits that fell off the original post. After several strange glitches with my website recently, I decided to renovate, that is, rebuild it from the foundation up. This blog post…

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By Word of Beth Newsletter, January 2025 edition, available

My January 2025 newsletter seems to have struck a chord with some people, with its theme of dealing with difficult times. Because of this, I’ve decided to make it into a PDF in case people want to print it or download it, to keep the book recommendations or other suggestions. You’re also welcome to share…

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September Newsletter Teaser ~ A Blog Blip

Here’s what’s coming up in my September newsletter, winging its way to your inbox (if you’re subscribed) on Thursday, September 26. If you’re not yet subscribed, find out how to make sure you don’t miss any editions of the newsletter by clicking this link.

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A new way to blog!

Do you find it difficult to set aside the time to read long blog posts? I do! Would you like to receive useful content in a quick-to-consume package? Introducing… (insert drum roll…) Bite Size Blog Blips! Usually, there’ll be two blips per month plus a newsletter teaser. This month is a bit different because it…

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Kathy Halsey: Friend, Accountability Buddy, Writerpreneur ~ Interview

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…

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Announcing… My Newsletter!

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…

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Julie Hedlund’s Resolution Revolution!

Image by Bich Tran, from pexels.com Children’s author Julie Hedlund challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year.  She believes the way New Year’s resolutions are traditionally made comes from a place of negativity – what DIDN’T get done or achieved in the…

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Coming on October 28th (a heads-up, teaser post)

You aren’t seeing things! I’ve brought my blog out of storage because I want to make sure you come back two weeks from today, on Perfect Picture Book Friday, October 28, for A Boisterous, Comical, Delightful, Engaging, Fun-filled, Glorious, Hilarious, Inspirational, Jazzy, Kooky, Lighthearted and slightly Lagomorphic, Magical, Nocturnal (in a way), Out-of-the-ordinary, Playful, Quirkily…

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