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https://www.bethscape.com/ I had an inspiration this week to add intriguing lines from various works with links to the stories. Website work is never done!

It's wicked fun!

My work on "The Snake-Catcher of Scottsdale" began at a time when I had family members living there. I recall that a relative mentioned someone in town held that job, and it was much needed at the time, so I couldn't help but imagine what sort of person might do this. And what sort of family he might have. This was published in the literary press a while back, and the editor really fell in love when he read it aloud.

The story "Star Player" came out of an assignment at UC, Irvine, where we were asked to take one aspect of a classic tale and twist it into something new. I chose the character's flat refusal to comply with orders. So, a kid in peewee softball says, "I'd rather not." What fun to write the mayhem that ensued!

For some reason, GR can't link the ASIN in the book to Amazon. So here's the direct link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JMJ111W

Now live on Kindle and Nook!

Today, Time Magazine published an article about the cyber-extortion attacks experienced by some authors. I was one of them. Here's what happened. https://time.com/6078993/goodreads-re...

I love epigraphs. They invite the reader to sit, relax, and turn the page.

Here's one that really applies:

“Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened.”

— Winston Churchill

Today, I'm grateful to goodreads support, the librarians, fellow authors, and the readers who support my work. The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar is more appropriate than ever!

COMING SOON ...

Yesterday, cyber-criminals sent me emails demanding a ransom payment. When I didn't pay, they used fake goodreads profiles to attack my work.

They're attacking other authors too. Don't believe them!

Learn more here: https://alinaleonova.net/blog/goodrea...

Yesterday, cyber-criminals sent me emails demanding a ransom payment. When I didn't pay, they used fake goodreads profiles to attack my work.

And it looks like they're attacking many other authors, too.

Learn more here: https://alinaleonova.net/blog/goodrea...

https://alinaleonova.net/blog/goodrea...

https://www.facebook.com/suzan.tisdal...
If you're on FB, here's a talk about the ransom attack that happened to me today. DON'T BELIEVE MULTIPLE BAD REVIEWS.

THIS BOOK ISN'T OUT YET. NOT EVEN ARCS. I'M BEING EXTORTED FOR MONEY.

This morning, I received an email threatening blackmail. They wanted money, or they would trash my book with "sh*tty" reviews.
IF YOU SEE A BOOK SUDDENLY GETTING TRASHED WITH BAD REVIEWS OR COMMENTS, IT'S BECAUSE THE AUTHOR IS NOT PAYING THE RANSOM.

I'm in contact with the Librarians to fix this situation.

Sometimes the dividing line between PR work and fiction authorship is quite delicate. It pays to have expertise in both.

I'm having so much fun writing this book. And the series title now reflects the role of the Wiccans in this comedy of errors.

Soon to be released: Book #1 in the Desperately Divine Series by Beth Black. The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar

Welcome to my new writing project, The Taste of Truth . This book is so much fun. I really enjoyed thinking up the least likely thing to catch fire in a small town. Turns out to be the fire chief's special gold-plated fire hydrant!

The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar

https://www.facebook.com/1057340775/v... And that's done!

OMG! I got through a FB Live event. This was not an easy experience for me. https://www.facebook.com/1057340775/v...

https://www.facebook.com/1057340775/v...
Here's a recording of tonight's FB Live event celebrating the launch of this collection.

There's still time to sign up for the giveaway. A little over 12 hours left!

LAUNCH DAY!

Now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091BY4Y8V

And if your friends use Nook: https://bit.ly/3a5bVYh

The giveaway ends tomorrow (Monday) with the launch of Beth Black's Extraordinary Treasures

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... Sign up while you can.

I love free samples. Don't you?
Forget the shortbread. I'll take a short story instead.

https://www.bethscape.com/short-stories

On the fence about signing up for Beth Black's Extraordinary Treasures goodreads giveaway? Here's a free sample of stories from the collection. And a couple more thrown in for fun.

https://www.bethscape.com/short-stories
Better hurry! This giveaway takes place on Monday!

https://takebackday.dea.gov/ THIS IS IMPORTANT. This Saturday, US residents can collect all those expired medicines and drop them off at any of several local locations. Don't flush your meds. The fish really don't need birth control pills.

Getting ready for launch day on April 26. Meanwhile, everyone should sign up for the goodreads giveaway.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...