Category Archives: Writing

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Where’s My Jetpack?

Posted on July 30, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

It’s 2011. Where’s my damn jetpack? OK, I know. They do exist now, they’re just not exactly available for your average housewife to purchase and go running errands in. Child safety seats are probably a few years behind, anyway. A … Continue reading →

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My Beloved

Posted on July 26, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Yesterday I was feeling somewhat lovey towards my hubby, and thinking about composing a blog post about how much I appreciate his support and love not only with my burgeoning writing career, but life in general. Then he went and … Continue reading →

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Pseudonyms

Posted on July 25, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

AmyBeth Inverness is not my real name. I don’t even know if Inverness is a surname at all; it’s a city in Scotland. I’ve never been there. I’ve had the nickname Nessie since I was a little girl who collected … Continue reading →

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Wanted

Posted on July 21, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Free hugs for every reader! Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on July 4, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Φ You know what frustrates me? Black buttons on black electronics. The kind that imitate secret doors in that you can neither see nor feel where it should be. You have to know where it is in order to make … Continue reading →

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Asia, the Time After

Posted on June 21, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Usually I post my stories for The Red Dress Club in the other blog, Under Loch and Key. But this prompt, besides being memoir, fits much better in The Inverness Press because I wrote it as I opened up one … Continue reading →

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Prompts

Posted on June 7, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Although I have a lot of work to do on my WIP, I usually take some time out each week to participate in the bi-weekly prompts from The Red Dress Club. I believe it was AB Keuser who first introduced … Continue reading →

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Introducing Charity

Posted on June 2, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

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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Building Blocks

Posted on May 30, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

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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Happy Towel Day!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

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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