Author Archives: AmyBeth Inverness

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About AmyBeth Inverness

A writer by birth, a redhead by choice.

Giddy Crit

I had expected my first real critique to inspire self-loathing, and perhaps a panic attack. I even dug through the recently cleaned stuffed animal bin to find one that I could use as a kind of security blanket while I … Continue reading

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Interview with Charity Kochsato

Charity Kochsato , the Violet Duchess of Drakeshead, grew up as the daughter of County Finborough in the Duchy of Fallcastle. After graduating with honors from Bressler University with a degree in Social Services, she spent several years serving the … Continue reading

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Introducing Charity

I’ve mentioned before that I often take inspiration for my female characters from Pre-Raphaelite artwork, especially the works of John William Waterhouse, whom I adore. (By mentioned I don’t necessarily mean here on this blog; knowing me, it was probably … Continue reading

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#RomanceKills

Today, I was perusing my twitter feed and hoping for the occasional cute cat video or NSFW candy from friends like Marie Sexton when I clicked on a link from author Daisy Harris. Daisy had tweeted about being incensed at … Continue reading

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Building Blocks

At the top of the stairs, in an odd corner just outside my bedroom door, is a stack of books. They are all paperbacks,  almost all romance, and all have been read. We’re in the process of painting several rooms, … Continue reading

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Interview With Elysia Whisler

Elysia was born in Texas, but was whisked off to Italy 2 weeks later.  The gypsy years of her youth were spent on the road or in military quarters. When asked to compress, she says her childhood was spent in … Continue reading

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Happy Towel Day!

To all you fans of the late great Douglas Adams, and all the rest of you who just want your share of the Pangalactic Gargleblasters to raise a glass to whoever that British guy was who wrote those books… Happy … Continue reading

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Self-Sufficient Storylines

Did you ever wish someone else would finish your story for you? OK, maybe most writers would actually hate having someone else take over our stories… our babies! But I do admit I really wish there was a simpler way … Continue reading

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Interview With Stuart Nager, Born Storyteller

Stuart Nager is a creative individual with many areas of passion that he explores and travels in: Professional Storyteller; NYS Certified Drama Specialist/Educator; Writer of Fiction and Playwright; Professional Development Coordinator & Facilitator; Workshop Leader; Arts-In-Education Advocate; Puppeteer;  Director; Performer; … Continue reading

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About Damn Time

Lately I’ve been feeling my overload-anxiety in a keen way. My hopes and plans of finishing my WIP in a spurt of inspiration fell flat when household and other real life priorities intervened. I had hoped to do a workshop … Continue reading

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