Category Archives: Commentary & Musing

Teamwork

Posted on May 12, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

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 →

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Done for the Semester

Posted on May 2, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

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 →

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Almost Done

Posted on April 25, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

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 →

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We Want It All and We Want It Now

Posted on April 22, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

In my early twenties I perused a book offering advice to young people like me, just starting out on our own lives. I don’t remember the title or author, but one particular concept struck me as being very true. I … Continue reading →

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Shhh!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

What’s up with ROW80 this week? Not much. After this semester is over I’m revamping my goals. Move along… nothing to see here… The shortlink to this post is http://wp.me/p1qnT4-I4

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Indulgence

Posted on April 9, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

This morning, like many mornings, I woke up with stories on the brain, telling myself that I would get right to them. And then I went downstairs. …and let the dog out. …and took care of the dirty dishes that … Continue reading →

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Around the Word Again…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

I love doing A Round of Words in 80 Days. I discovered some years ago that I much prefer jobs that take me from one (or several) projects to another. I like the ebb and flow of sometimes being very … Continue reading →

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Drama Queens

Posted on March 29, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

When creating a character, I take bits and pieces of actual people, other characters, and I twist them and mix them into something new. I exaggerate certain aspects. I take some character trait that is the result of a plethora … Continue reading →

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One Year In

Posted on March 21, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

I honestly don’t remember the day, but I know it was March something… My blog is one year old. Maybe I should have some kind of celebration, but honestly, I feel more like my anniversary is in November. NaNoWriMo 2010 … Continue reading →

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Moving Up in the World

Posted on March 16, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

Last weekend, something very special arrived in the mail. My first publishing contract! Next winter, I will have a short story in Felt Tips, the world’s first ever office-supply themed anthology of erotica for charity. I’m still kind of floating … Continue reading →

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