A lot of writers say to write every day. Sometimes it’s touted as the key to success, or the mark of a “real writer.” Supposedly when you do it every day it becomes an ingrained habit and writer’s block no longer plagues you because you’re used to just pushing ahead. I’m not so sure there’s […]
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When the Creativity Switch is Set to “Off”
Posted in Creativity and the Arts, Motherhood, My Life, Writing on May 6, 2015 | 9 Comments »
When “Internet Friends” Become Real
Posted in Musings, My Life on April 29, 2015 | 3 Comments »
As I mentioned in a previous post, a week ago I met an “internet friend” for the first time, picking her up from the airport with her two daughters and taking her home for a week with us. It is a mind-blowing and surreal thing when you meet someone you’ve known for years, but only […]
Guest Post: RJ Conte on Romance in Fiction
Posted in Guest Posts, Literature, My Life on April 23, 2015 | 8 Comments »
This week I am enjoying another long awaited joy! My very good friend, RJ Conte, has come to stay at my house with her two little girls (who are about the same age as my oldest two kids). We met on Facebook through a mutual friend about 6 years ago, and this week was the […]
I’m Published!
Posted in Flash Fiction, My Books, My Life, Publishing, Writing, tagged fairies, flash fiction, havok, magazine, pirates, publishing, story on April 18, 2015 | 6 Comments »
Hurray!! Today is a long-anticipated day for me. My first published story is now available to read in the newly released April issue of Havok Magazine!! *squee!* The theme of the issue is “Crossover Chaos,” combining speculative genres into unique and unexpected tales. I was super excited to see this cover for the first time […]
Seven Things About My Writing
Posted in My Books, My Life, Writing on April 6, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Last week I was tagged by writer friend H.L. Burke to share 7 things about my writing. When I came down with a nasty 24-hour bug or food poisoning last night, I didn’t think there would be a post this week. Then I realized I could recycle the Facebook tag game for a post! 🙂 […]
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Bethany A. Jennings is a YA speculative fiction and poetry author, a freelance editor, and a lover of artisan sandwiches. Born in SoCal, with a heart and soul raised in many different worlds, she now lives happily in New England with her husband, four children, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of tiny houseplants. She is a firm believer in the power of words to reach hurting hearts, uplift the weary, and pierce the darkness.
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