Category Archives: Commentary & Musing

Anticipating a Nap

Posted on May 1, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

I am anticipating a nap. Both my body and brain are saying “It’s almost time…isn’t it?” with eagerness. But there’s a glitch. Even though this was a planned event…something that usually happens on days when the goobear goes to Preschool, … Continue reading →

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Following Directions

Posted on April 28, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

During the Pikes Peak Writers Conference last week we were presented with a challenge in the form of a contest. The theme was to concentrate on getting it done and submitted as opposed to getting it perfect. The deadline was … Continue reading →

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PPWC 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

I am overwhelmed in the best possible way. My first writers’ conference was everything I could have hoped for and more. My husband and I chose the Pikes Peak Writers Conference in Colorado Springs for several reasons. I grew up … Continue reading →

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Hiatus

Posted on April 15, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Wow. After two years of regular blogging, it is really weird not doing any interviews, SciFi Q of the day, or ROW80 posts for a month. But it’s good. I’ve been doing a little bit of crafty stuff, like making … Continue reading →

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Assistant Wanted

Posted on March 24, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Assistant Wanted: Must be able to insinuate yourself between my brain and the keyboard. Just about everyone who has a task of any kind to accomplish could do with an assistant, whether that person picks up the other end of … Continue reading →

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H. E. Double Hockey-Sticks

Posted on February 28, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Some months ago I had a conversation with Michael Laine and some of the other great minds at the Liftport Group about just how far from the equator a space elevator could be. I was surprised when I found out … Continue reading →

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The Last Minute

Posted on February 16, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Last night I decided that I would go into work today. It’s Spring Break so there are no students around, which means I would have a blissfully peaceful environment to work in. My 5yo loves coming in to work with … Continue reading →

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Shiny!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

This week of writing has been good. I’m doing more short stories, which I enjoy, and it is easier than re-wrapping my brain around a longer story. However it’s not necessarily the kind of progress I need to make. I … Continue reading →

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The Whistle

Posted on January 12, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

When I was growing up, my father had a certain whistle he used to get our attention. It was  like a special code that would cut through a crowd, something easily identifiable that we knew was meant for us, not … Continue reading →

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Your Mother Was a Twat-Waffle

Posted on December 31, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

(WARNING: I usually keep this blog PG13 and bleep any foul launguage. However this post is about foul language. If the language offends you, please do not read further.) I rarely cuss. My characters rarely cuss. If the story calls … Continue reading →

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