When people tell me they love math and science but hate writing, I always tell them how mathematical writing is. It never fails to get me a puzzled stare, but once I explain it they see it is clear as day. After all, I’m not a genius, I just spend a lot of time thinking…
I always worry that my novels are too short. Soul Lost is my longest at 81,000 words, but Megan is much shorter, only 47,000. A book that has not yet seen the light of day, The People of the Green Hills, is more epic in my mind, but on paper it is only 67,000 words.…
One of the things I love about my sons as adults is that they are now the teachers, and I truly enjoy learning from them. Currently my younger son is teaching me about alternative rock, and I’m loving it. Context: I’m working on a new book with a working title of “Maisie’s List.” The protagonist is…
For this musing, let me share with you some of the beauty I see in my neighborhood. Once upon a time I was a gardener, and so I have always appreciated the talents and efforts of our neighbors, but seen it most often through a car window. At sidewalk level, that general sense of beauty becomes more…
The first flush of love is so fun to write. Chests heaving, hearts pounding, minds reeling–it is all so wonderful and tantalizing. As I begin a sequel to Megan’s Christmas Knight, however, I find that I want to take Megan and Nick’s relationship to the next level–to move it from being a one-shot, simple fantasy romance to something deeper and more…
I am privileged to have been interviewed by Gwen Bristol on her blog gwenbristol.com. Gwen is a fellow writer, but she is also a consummate blogger. I have long admired her and I am so honored to be included by her. She has a wonderful diversity of posts, from author interviews to writing exercises to…
Author Nan Monroe interviewed me for the release of Megan’s Christmas Knight. I am so honored. I never thought anyone would ever be interested in me! Here is the link: http://nanmonroe.com/2015/11/22/interview-with-beth-warstadt/ Thanks so much, Nan!
