Bethany Monaco Smith

Bethany Monaco Smith Jul 21, 2022

Behind the Story: Friends Like This

I have an obsession with friends-to-lovers stories, and stories about close-knit friends in general, which is where…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Apr 18, 2022

Not Ready

“I’m not ready for this.”They are the words I thought in early January when I heard your diagnosis.The words I…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Jan 14, 2022

Anxiety & Self-publishing

“Your book probably sucks.” “No one is gonna read it anyway.” “Why did I even start writing?” “I don’t know how to do…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Oct 6, 2021

Cover Reveal

Faking It for the Holidays releases in six weeks! I’m excited, are you? Scroll to see the cover and read the blurb.…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Jul 18, 2021

Weekly Rec: gods in Alabama

The Rec: This week’s rec is gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson What it’s about: For 10 years Arlene has kept her…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Jul 15, 2021

Behind the Story: Freaking Love Part 1- Inspiration

Freaking Love is officially out in the world! You can read it here. With Freaking Love finally out on Kindle Vella…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Jul 14, 2021

WIP Wednesday 7/14

This week’s work in progress teaser is from a short but fun middle school chapter during which an important nickname…

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Bethany Monaco Smith Jul 13, 2021

Teaser Tuesday 7/13

This week you’re getting three teasers for the price of one! These teasers are from the first three episodes of Freaking…

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