Author Archives: AmyBeth Inverness

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About AmyBeth Inverness

A writer by birth, a redhead by choice.

The Family Curse

Posted on May 28, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’m at the midway point in my novel, that cursed place where I hate what I’m writing and I’m convinced it’s complete crap. But I’ve been here before, many times. I need to keep going and get it done. Most … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight: Kristin VanRisseghem

Posted on May 18, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

I had the pleasure of meeting Kristin through the great wide world of publishing last year. Someday I hope we can meet in person, where she can demonstrate whether she can wield both a sword and stilettos. I could probably … Continue reading →

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How Do I Know I’m On Fire?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’m on fire! In a good way. How do I know, other than that uncomfortable burning sens… wait…wrong fire. (I’ll save that for TMI Tuesday.) OK… how do I know? Because…SPREADSHEETS! The first few days aren’t accurate (I actually started … Continue reading →

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Wait…what?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

Is it update day? Mid-week check-in for ROW80? Oops. Well… This weekend I was bemoaning the difficulty of finding writing time, paired with the fact that my schedule is loose enough that the time exists…somewhere. In particular, My afternoons consist … Continue reading →

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I’m Too Sexy

Posted on April 28, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

Sometime in the early nineties, when I discovered Star Trek conventions, I led a group of fans from the University of Wyoming down to Denver for what is still one of the best cons anywhere, Starfest. One of the highlights … Continue reading →

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Disney Dreams

Posted on April 22, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

My writing for the week? I took the week off. I’ve planned this for more than a year. We finally did the Disney vacation! Three days at Art of Animation, spending a day at the Magic Kingdom then a Day … Continue reading →

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Revised Guidelines

Posted on April 14, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

I always debate whether to share when I’ve submitted something. It’s nice to let my friends know that I’ve sent yet another little something to some ambiguous entity. I wouldn’t share specifics, except with my close friends. I hit the … Continue reading →

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Goal(s) Post(s)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

It’s Spring! Although the weather hasn’t quite sprung here in New England (we keep getting snow flurries. It doesn’t stick, but it’s annoying and it really interfered with Sunday’s Easter Egg hunt) I am ready and raring to go for … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years and Counting

Posted on April 2, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

Listening to the acceptance speeches at an awards ceremony a few years ago, a friend remarked “Gee…does everyone have to thank their husband?” It was getting repetitive. Most of the honorees (I don’t remember the situation…but since most of the … Continue reading →

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Husband Hunting

Posted on March 29, 2015 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’ve taken Dogs, Cats, and Allergies off the shelf. It was my NaNoWriMo 2010 novel…my first NaNo, though not my first novel. It’s actually three novellas at the moment (Dogs is one, Cats is the next, and Allergies is the … Continue reading →

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