I’ve never been good at names. Can you tell? What a name for a book, huh? But that’s how the Anarchy is referred to–a time “when Christ and the Saints Slept.” It’s also, as you see above, the name of a book–a novel depicting the time period. Why am I posting this? Just to let you know that’s why I haven’t been keeping up with the blog lately. I’m steeped in research for my medieval novel. I’ve given myself a deadline for writing, but hey, I can’t get out of the research. This book alone is over 700 pages! I …
CSFF Blog Tour Day 1: Dragons, Knights, and Angels
Today kicks off the CSFF Blog tour of DKA–DRAGONS, KNIGHTS, & ANGELS! I think they’ve pretty much captured our attention with the name, don’t you? The first page pulls you right in with all of the fiction stories and poetry displayed and quick links to discuss them in the forums. Mirtika Ana Schultz, the poetry editor, is the only editor over there that I know personally, though I’ve never met her in person. It’s amazing what email, IMs and forums do for us. We can come to know people we otherwise would never meet. Mirtika will be offering a contest …
P du Pig
We can always learn something no matter how old we are, even from those younger than ourselves. And if we look very closely, we can detect the signs of brilliance very early on. Such is the case with this young aspiring novelist. BTW, my son had not yet learned the word “the” and instead used “du.” The title “P du Pig” translates “P the Pig.” In case you’re unable to read the story, here it is, (in English): P the Pig P the pig went out of the mud. P the pig got lost in the woods. P the pig …
My mom and dad sent me flowers!
A writing friend and multi-published author shared some advice with me: You will never forget the first time your agent or editor calls and says the magic words. . .There is no feeling like it in the world. Enjoy that for a few days. If and when those little feelings of panic start setting in, realize that it’s just the emotional letdown after a few days of walking six feet above the ground. It means nothing other than the party’s over and now it’s time to deal with reality again. I plan to enjoy it to the fullest before I …
Feeling so lame. .
because I haven’t posted much about my conference experience. Truthfully, it’s been all I can do to get my life back on track. I’ve been amazed at all of the awesome posts about the conference, especially over at Shannon McNear’s blog. I’m not sure I could be that transparent, revealing every emotion. But I know that anyone who is able to do that is certainly an awesome writer–one who is sure to carry readers through a powerful emotional experience. I’m waiting to buy your book, Shannon! It’s interesting to step back and look at everything that we do as aspiring …
Scenes and Beans
Don’t forget that tomorrow I’ll be posting my interview with Stephen Lawhead over on Favorite Pastimes. This is such a thrill and honor for me. Steve is my favorite author, my inspiration. I’ve told you I’m writing for Brandilyn Collin’s Scenes and Beans blog–a character blog for her newly-released suspense thriller Violet Dawn. Most of us were able to get together for a group picture at the ACFW conference. Kneeling, left to right: Chawna Schroeder (writing as Bev Trexel) and Michael Snyder (Leslie Brymes). Standing, left to right: Brandilyn Collins, me (writing as Bev Trexel), Dineen Miller (Baialey Truitt), Jennifer …
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers get together at the ACFW conference.
From left to right bottom row: Becky Miller, Beth Goddard, Jackie Castle, Bryan Davis, Kacy, Tim Hicks. Left to right top row: Jim Sanders, Stephen Burnett, Tracy Higley (T.L. Higley) John Olson, Michelle Griep, Terri Thompson, Ryan Smith, John Otte, Ronie Kendig, Stuart Stockton, Shannon McNear. As you can see, or maybe you can’t, only three of us participated in the dress-up part! Still, it was great fun to mingle with kindred spirits. Blessings!Beth.
Reflections . . .
. . .on the American Christian Fiction Writer’s conference. As promised, I posted a picture from my recent camping trip on the Oregon Coast. The above is a photo of starfish we found while exploring the beach during a low tide. Now onto the conference discussion. Would you believe I took NO pictures at the conference. However, I know many friends who did, and I should be receiving images from them within the next few days and will post those to the blog. First an important announcement. The three winners of the Genesis contest in the SFF category are: 1st …
CSFF Blog Tour: EdenStar
Okay, I’ve never heard of EdenStar much less visited the site. This is my first look. and I have to say I’m impressed. Very clean. Very professional. And in fact, in a way, that is what the sight is promoting. . .”Good clean science fiction and fantasy.” Already, it’s enought to make me add them to my links. I’m going to do that now. Back. The first page that snags my attention is the “On Harry Potter” page where ten books are listed discussing this controversial topic. Then there’s the page on Stephen Lawhead, my favorite author. Did I mention …
Warning: Camping. No Computers!
Egad. Last weekend we decided to take the kids camping. Somehow with our busy schedules, we neglected to do that this summer. So we’re well into September now and off we went to the Oregon coast. It’s amazing the chill factor by the ocean. We decided since this was to be concentrated family time we would declare it to be an electronic free weekend. My daughter, knowing this “rule”, pulled out her portable dvd player about halfway there. Scream. As we approached the turn into to the campground, we noticed the wireless internet declaration added to the sign. My husband …