Hi ,Thanks for signing up for my narration newsletter! This is my first email to you—when I said they'd be "occasional," I meant it!I've been hearing from various authors who really want an audiobook and just can't afford to pay. I've decided I'd lik...
,Fall Means Hats!In Austin, Texas, it hasn’t really gotten cold yet. But in the mornings, it’s worthy of being called chilly at least.That means it’s time to pull out my handmade hats! I love to knit, and I used to do a ton of crocheting. So the othe...
,The Drawback to Morning Audiobook RecordingIn addition to being an author, I’m an audiobook narrator. On narration days, I like starting in the morning. However, sometimes, well, the timing isn’t great. Here’s a Tweet I sent yesterday morning.Yep …...
,Here’s What I’m Doing This WeekSunday, I drove almost ten hours to see my parents in Topeka, Kansas. I’m staying here until Saturday, and we’re really enjoying our visit.When we get together, my mom and I love to play games. For the last few years,...
I just sent you an email promising a cool photo ... and forgot to include it! Here's the photo; check out the other email for the story behind it.Have a great week and weekend!Beth
,So, SO cool.Last weekend I went to a play at a community theatre about an hour from me, the Gaslight-Baker Theatre in Lockhart, TX. A friend of mine was directing Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward. It’s a classic (written in the 1930s, I think) and tells...
,When I Was Young and in Love…Before you check out my photos (old and new), a little teaser: below is info on one of my stories that’s free for the first time ever. So make sure you scroll down for that info!But first…two cute pics.I came across an o...
,A Handmade SweaterRecently, I got back into knitting, and for the first time, I knitted a sweater! It’s not cool enough in Leander, TX to wear it yet, but when our short winter arrives, I’ll be ready.I love knitting cables, so this was a fun one to...
,I Didn’t Kill It!Almost six-and-a-half years ago, I created a sourdough starter. It’s contributed its natural-yeasty goodness to many delicious loaves of bread (plus waffles, pancakes, and more). Having a starter is kind of like having a pet. I even...
,A Ssssscary MorningI’ve shared with you in the past that my daughter has a sweet snake, a ball python named Myrtle. Well, it finally happened …Myrtle got out of her cage.My daughter accidentally left the lid off overnight and didn’t realize it until...