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J.B. Beatty

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True: J.B. Beatty is not my real name. It's my great-great-grandfather's. He married, fathered a daughter, then disappeared off the face of the earth. The family never shared any stories about him, and countless hours of research has failed to turn up anything after his disappearance in the 1890s. Good chance he died a family disgrace. That is, I'm assuming he would have died by now, as he is otherwise 153 years old.

True: The nom de plume is a business necessity. In real life, I am a writer for a national sports magazine and have published award-winning books in that field. My passion, though, is for writing that is a bit more creative. And bloody. And thoroughly irresponsible.

True: Perhaps the genesis of The World Itself series was my rea ...more

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J.B. Beatty Book 3 in The World Itself series, tentatively titled, "Trouble in this World". Very excited that the plot will be taking Arvy into what for some read…moreBook 3 in The World Itself series, tentatively titled, "Trouble in this World". Very excited that the plot will be taking Arvy into what for some readers will seem like an entirely new direction, yet it's an arc he's been destined for all along.(less)

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J.B. Beatty After being a writing professional in another genre (under a different name) for many years, I wouldn't say writing comes easy. However, I would say I…moreAfter being a writing professional in another genre (under a different name) for many years, I wouldn't say writing comes easy. However, I would say I have good habits and can make myself do the work when it's needed. It's more perspiration than inspiration.

To get my head going in the right direction before I sit down to write, you'll usually find me doing dishes. Or taking a looong shower.(less)

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“She used her breasts as a weapon against the weak. I have always been weak.”
― J.B. Beatty, The World Itself Departed

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