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Author Archives: AmyBeth Inverness
Interview with Betsy Dornbusch
In 2012 Betsy Dornbusch launched her urban fantasy series, Sentinel, with Archive of Fire, featuring demidemons rebelling against the demon king Asmodai. She also writes a space operotica series Salt Road Saga, the first of which is Lost Prince. Her … Continue reading
Free At Last!
Thank God Almighty, I’m Free At Last! Yesterday was my first free Tuesday in months. I’m done teaching for the semester, and probably won’t teach again until next Spring. I like that schedule… it keeps my hand in the professional … Continue reading
Posted in ROW80
Tagged #ROW80, goals, Mascots, Pangalactic Sojourners, Sojourners, The Sojourner's Guide to the Galaxy, VTC
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SciFi Q of the Day: Channel the Genre Trope
SciFi Question of the Day: If you were in an Indiana Jones or Tombraider type scenario, faced with a long mysterious hallway you must traverse to get to the treasure, and the instructions on your treasure map said “Channel the … Continue reading
Posted in SciFi Q of the Day, Uncategorized
Tagged channel the genre trope, Geekomancy, genre trope, Michael R Underwood
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Interview With Michael R Underwood
Michael R. Underwood grew up devouring stories in all forms to learn and prepare for a career as an author. He holds a B.A. in Creative Mythology and East Asian Studies from Indiana University and an M.A. in Folklore Studies … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews
Tagged Argentine Tango, channel a genre trope, channel the genre trope, Chelsie Hightower, Clarion West Writers Workshop, Creative Mythology, Crits for Water, Dancing With the Stars, Distraction, Dresden Files, Fantasy Magazine, Forteza Fitness, geek, geek vs nerd, Geekomancy, greatsword training, historical combat, line edits, Michael R Underwood, Michael Underwood, Mike Underwood, MUnderwood, Murderwood, nerd, Pocket Books, Shield & Crocus, The Big Bang Theory, The Guild, Unknown Armies
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Done for the Semester
Hallelujah! I’ve turned in the final grades for my class, which means I am done for the semester! I love teaching. I’ve missed it in the 4 1/2 years since my baby was born. If you can’t tell from the … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary & Musing, ROW80, Writing
Tagged #ROW80, changing goals, goals, The Siren, Tiffany Reisz
7 Comments
SciFi Q of the Day: Junkyard Wars
SciFi Question of the Day: You’re putting together your team for Junkyard Wars. You get 1 Mythbuster, 1 Superhero, 1 Facebook Friend, and 1 Starfleet officer. Who’s on your team? Facebook Answers: Tyler Gurdak Grant. Tony Stark. Troy Mills. Geordi LaForge. … Continue reading
In a Position to Give Advice
I’ve had several people ask me about “How do you write a book and get published?” over the last few months. At first, I felt like I was a pretender, someone who had no right to give advice. After all, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged advice, How to get published, How to write a book, We've only just begun
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Almost Done
One week to go! I’m glad I went back to teaching this semester. It’s a job I really enjoy. But the first semester back always takes ten times the effort as I had to adapt to new software that the … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary & Musing, ROW80
Tagged #ROW80, A Round of Words in 80 Days, Kingdom Come, Phase 2, Star Trek Phase II, Under the Radar, Write on Edge
6 Comments
SciFi Q of the Day: Brain in a Bell Jar
SciFi Question of the Day: If one condition of advancement was to share an office with your predecessor’s still-living and communicating brain encased in a bell jar, would you accept the promotion? Facebook Answers Daniel Beard it depends, do they get … Continue reading
Posted in SciFi Q of the Day
Tagged bacon, bacon overdose, bell jar, brain, Hans Delbruck, office space, promotion
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AmyBeth Inverness 
Teamwork
When I was little, I wanted to be either a writer or an architect. But I thought what I should be was… A garbageman. You see, I was a very conscientious child. I knew that the nice people in a team or group … Continue reading →