I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Louisa May Alcott One day a voice entered my imagination from nowhere. It was kind, but firmly challenging. “What are you afraid of?” it said. I was sure it was supposed to be from some scene in my books, […]
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Bethany A. Jennings is a YA fantasy and poetry author of intense, lyrical words that reach the heart and pierce the darkness. In addition to her work as acquisitions editor and author liaison at Uncommon Universes Press, she also runs #WIPjoy, a popular hashtag game for authors. Born in SoCal, Bethany now lives in New England with her husband, four kids, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of imaginary friends.-
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All posts for the month October, 2014
What Are You Afraid Of?
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on October 25, 2014
http://simmeringmind.com/afraid/
Book Review: “A Time to Die” by Nadine Brandes (and GIVEAWAY!)
As soon as I heard about this book, I wanted it. A Time to Die (first in a trilogy) is a dystopian book – like The Hunger Games, Divergent, or The Giver – but by a Christian author and woven through with themes of faith. Nadine Brandes’s desire is that A Time to Die will spur readers on to live life more intentionally, […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on October 16, 2014
http://simmeringmind.com/book-review-a-time-to-die-nadine-brandes/
Character Interview: Catherine
A couple of weeks ago we sneaked up on one of my characters from The Kraesinia Trilogy, Kevin, and asked him some questions about himself. Continuing in a series of character interviews, today I’m going to find and talk to his sister, Catherine… I’ll probably find her at the DMV, since Aunt Mariah drops her […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on October 11, 2014
http://simmeringmind.com/character-interview-catherine/
Whom Shall I Fear? – When Doctor Who Gets It Wrong
I love Doctor Who. The show is clever, and exciting, and funny, and full of interesting characters and worlds. It also has many beautiful quotes and messages that I appreciate, such as the inherent dignity of humankind, the value of each individual life, selfless sacrifice, courage, and the faithfulness of true love. That said, although the […]
Posted by Bethany A. Jennings on October 2, 2014
http://simmeringmind.com/whom-shall-i-fear/