Author Archives: AmyBeth Inverness

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About AmyBeth Inverness

A writer by birth, a redhead by choice.

Timing is Everything

Posted on June 19, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

When I was a kid, I wanted to be either a writer or an architect when I grew up. Being a very rational teenager (no…really…I was…) I chose architecture because writing was akin to being an actress. Only the best … Continue reading →

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Just Say N0! I mean YES…I mean…

Posted on June 14, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

I’m a proud Steeleworker. No, I don’t climb skyscrapers and eat my sack lunch sitting out on a steel beam ninety stories above the ground (although that does sound fascinating.) I’m a fan of Dayna Steele, radio and television personality, entrepreneur, … Continue reading →

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The Abandoned Blog

Posted on May 10, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

Abandoned no more. Sorely neglected, but conscientiously so. Every Spring I teach Spreadsheets and Databases to college freshmen. A few days ago I gave my students their final exam and turned in final grades. I have also been sick for … Continue reading →

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What? We Started Already?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

Apparently I missed the first week of this Round of Words in 80 Days. Just like last year, I underestimated just how busy Spring is. This year in my teaching job I’m re-using a lot more assignments than I have … Continue reading →

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SciFi Q of the Day: Utopian Chickens and Their Motivation

Posted on April 10, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

SciFi Question of the Day: In a Utopian society, will chickens finally be able to cross the road without having their motives questioned?     Facebook Answers:   Mark Strock I always question the motives of chickens crossing the road   AmyBeth Fredricksen Yeah, … Continue reading →

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ROW80: Final Check-In for 2014 Round One

Posted on April 2, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

~sigh~ Not the best round for me. Mainly because I also teach computers in the spring, and although I love teaching and have done it for years, it feels more and more like a chore lately. I’d rather be concentrating … Continue reading →

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Apophenia

Posted on March 19, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

I see patterns in everything… I’m trying to get back in the swing of writing. It is very true that if I don’t use it, I lose it. After being sick, non-writing commitments had to be met, and writing had … Continue reading →

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Support System

Posted on March 16, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

Today I posted a SciFi Question of the Day about toilet-paper alternatives. I’m getting some very…intriguing…answers on all four threads. I used to select one question each week to turn into a blog post, but I don’t do that very … Continue reading →

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3 Years

Posted on March 12, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

It’s 3AM. This is not unusual for me…I’m a natural nightowl. Actually, I’m a second-shifter. Wake up around noon, get stuff done and be active in the afternoon and evening, then have time to myself when I can concentrate uninterrupted … Continue reading →

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I Want an Amtrak Residency!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by AmyBeth Inverness

#AmtrakResidency was designed to allow creative professionals who are passionate about train travel and writing to work on their craft in an inspiring environment. Sign me up! I just sent in my application. (Of course, I used my real last name, … Continue reading →

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