Tag Archives: John Quinlan

My 3 Day Half Novel(la)

Posted on September 3, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

I didn’t do it. Well, I did something, but not it. I didn’t finish my 3 Day Novel. With a heavy sigh, early Monday evening I decided that my 10k was going to have to suffice for the time being. … Continue reading →

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Creativity

Posted on August 27, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Scroll down for my ROW80 update… I’ve been creative lately. Unfortunately, not in the writing sense, but that should change soon because as of tomorrow I will have both my children in school all day. Huzzah! I’ve always been crafty. … Continue reading →

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Gastric Sleeve

Posted on August 21, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

I didn’t write an update last Wednesday. I’m debating whether to link up this week since it’s almost midnight already. I think I do need to participate, not just to encourage others, but to keep myself on the right track. … Continue reading →

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Art for my 3 Day Novel

Posted on July 29, 2013 by AmyBeth Inverness

Huzzah! I just got the official OK from model John Quinlan and artist Phatpuppy Art to share this gorgeous image! (It’s the watermarked, low res version)This Labor Day weekend, I will once again be participating in the 3 Day Novel Contest. This is a … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Posted on November 27, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

Betsy Tagged me in The Next Big Thing! For my ROW80 update, scroll to the bottom 1) What is the working title of your next book? My WIP is The Chapel at the End of the Universe. It’s the “next” … Continue reading →

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What is a Short Story?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by AmyBeth Inverness

Ray Bradbury was not only one of the great prophets of Science Fiction, he was also the undisputed Emperor of the short story. But what, exactly, is a short story? Is it an excerpt of something greater? Or is it … Continue reading →

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Interview With Cassandra Carr

Posted on September 16, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Cassandra Carr lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing, she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out on Twitter. Her debut novel, Talk to Me, was released by Loose Id … Continue reading →

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Synaesthesia and A Round of Words in 80 Days

Posted on September 14, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Er… how much time is left in ROW80? A week? Really? Oh. I started out keeping close track, doing quite well at writing at least #1k1hr each day. Actually, the #1k1hr is often the only actual writing I do… I … Continue reading →

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Useful Distractions

Posted on August 28, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

I do love to have the internet handy while I write. Yes, it can be a huge distraction, especially when I OCD on checking twitter, G+, and facebook for comments on something I posted. I know for a fact that I … Continue reading →

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SyFy Q of the Day: Euphemisms

Posted on August 9, 2011 by AmyBeth Inverness

Before I even started this blog, I would occasionally pose a SyFy Question of the Day to my facebook friends. Sometimes, it was directly related to what I was writing, and I really did want some input to help me decide what … Continue reading →

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