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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!
Oct 31, 2021 12:37PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is 15% done with Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure
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.
Oct 20, 2021 02:43PM Add a comment
Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure

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Beth Black is on page 12 of 112 of Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure
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!
Oct 18, 2021 11:46AM Add a comment
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Beth Black is on page 12 of 112 of Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure
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
Oct 17, 2021 12:02PM Add a comment
Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure

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Beth Black is on page 10 of 112 of Fun & Games: A Short Story Adventure
Now live on Kindle and Nook!
Oct 17, 2021 10:23AM Add a comment
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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...
Aug 09, 2021 10:57PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is on page 15 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
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
May 13, 2021 08:31PM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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Beth Black is on page 10 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
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 ...

May 12, 2021 06:11PM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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Beth Black is on page 7 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
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...

May 11, 2021 09:52AM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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Beth Black added a status update
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...

May 11, 2021 09:48AM Add a comment

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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.
May 10, 2021 06:21PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is on page 5 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
THIS BOOK ISN'T OUT YET. NOT EVEN ARCS. I'M BEING EXTORTED FOR MONEY.
May 10, 2021 05:14PM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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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.
May 10, 2021 03:38PM Add a comment

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Sometimes the dividing line between PR work and fiction authorship is quite delicate. It pays to have expertise in both.
May 06, 2021 08:32PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is on page 5 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
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

May 06, 2021 01:40PM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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Beth Black is on page 5 of The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)
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

May 02, 2021 08:14PM Add a comment
The Taste of Truth: Candid Confessions of a Dedicated Liar (Desperately Divine, #1)

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OMG! I got through a FB Live event. This was not an easy experience for me. https://www.facebook.com/1057340775/v...
Apr 26, 2021 07:32PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is 99% done with Extraordinary Treasures
https://www.facebook.com/1057340775/v...
Here's a recording of tonight's FB Live event celebrating the launch of this collection.
Apr 26, 2021 07:26PM Add a comment
Extraordinary Treasures

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Beth Black is 99% done with Extraordinary Treasures
There's still time to sign up for the giveaway. A little over 12 hours left!
Apr 26, 2021 11:01AM Add a comment
Extraordinary Treasures

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Beth Black is 99% done with Extraordinary Treasures
LAUNCH DAY!

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

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

Apr 26, 2021 10:38AM Add a comment
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I love free samples. Don't you?
Forget the shortbread. I'll take a short story instead.

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

Apr 24, 2021 03:05PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is 99% done with Extraordinary Treasures
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!

Apr 24, 2021 03:03PM Add a comment
Extraordinary Treasures

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Beth Black added a status update
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.
Apr 23, 2021 03:19PM Add a comment

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Beth Black is 98% done with Extraordinary Treasures
Getting ready for launch day on April 26. Meanwhile, everyone should sign up for the goodreads giveaway.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Apr 21, 2021 02:22PM Add a comment
Extraordinary Treasures

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