Category Archives: Writing

Generic posts about writing.

Precious Time

While interviewing Rhiannon Ellis, I was impressed with her ability to refocus amidst the chaos of small children and write in the moments grabbed here and there. As I write this, my own three year old (also named Rhiannan, but … Continue reading

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What’s Everyone Doing?

I didn’t intend to get this into twitter.  I love my facebook, and I always thought that  twitter was something just for people with fancy phones.  I use my cell phone to… brace yourselves…  make phone calls while I’m on the … Continue reading

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Unmentionables

Today is Palm Sunday, and just like every week, my husband and I packed up the kids into the Mom-Van and went to church.  It’s a part of our lives.  It’s what we do. In fiction, many writers treat their … Continue reading

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And the Characters Take Over

The other day, Jane Kindred tweeted that one of her characters was demanding a story of his own.  I’m not sure whether or not she gave in… I know exactly what she means.  I had planned to spend April doing … Continue reading

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Group Marriage

The first time I read about the concept of group marriage in a positive light was in the prolific works of the late great Robert Heinlein.  It is a recurring theme in his stories.  (OK, several spoiler alerts coming for … Continue reading

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Who Knows Best?

Have you ever listened to an author in a live interview stumble over details of their own stories?  Does it seem odd that the very creator of the fiction doesn’t know the story nearly as well as the fans? Sometimes, … Continue reading

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Yeah for Preschool!

I accomplished a few things yesterday.  I made some progress on Patty Wright’s interview questions.  I rewrote “Charity’s Ball” from Roger’s POV, which makes it a much different story.  I’m thinking about doing Royal’s POV as well, and maybe even … Continue reading

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I’m Not Her

I stayed up way too late last night.  Yes, I was writing… mostly.  Normally it wouldn’t be too much of a problem, but this morning my 3yo woke up two whole hours earlier than usual.  Worse than that, instead of … Continue reading

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Oh No, My Mother’s Going to Read This…

Over the past two weeks I’ve agonized over how (and if!) to include a little of my fiction online.  Someone warned me that I might have copyright issues if I don’t own the domain; I paid to register AmyBethInverness.com, and … Continue reading

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The Inverness Press

Welcome!  I hope you enjoy my blog, and please do leave a comment or two.  I love getting feedback.  For my regular blog, please simply scroll down.  To read some of my short stories and excerpts from my novels, please … Continue reading

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