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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 named mine (Leanderthal, since I live in Leander, TX).

But several months ago, I shoved Leanderthal in the fridge and neglected it. Sourdough starter needs to be fed (with water and flour) regularly so the marvelous little bacteria in it have something to eat. After maybe six months with no feedings, I was scared to pull it out. I knew it might have molded, and if that was the case, I’d have to toss it and start over.

This week, I finally took it out of the fridge. No mold! I hadn’t killed it! And, to my delight, after just four feedings, it was very bubbly and ready to be used for baking.

When my kids and husband get home from school and work, they’ll be delighted to find this on the countertop:

If I can keep from eating it all by then, that is.

Grab yourself a slice of bread and butter (or whatever snack you prefer, and keep reading for this week’s book recommendations! 

This Week’s New Release

My author friend Em just released The Woods, a dark Red Riding Hood retelling, today! Grab your copy of The Woods for a great price, or read free on Kindle Unlimited.

This Week’s Affordable Book

For those who love coming-of-age epic fantasy, The Ravenglass Chronicles is an amazing deal … 22 novellas for just $0.99 (or free to read on Kindle Unlimited)! Can’t beat that. Grab The Ravenglass Chronicles now!

This Week’s Free Book

A Fair Vendetta is a novella-length tale of revenge and retribution in the Fair Realm! Read A Fair Vendetta free here.

This Week’s 20-Second Story

Every week, I share a super-short story or poem with you. Hope you enjoy this week’s! I write these on Twitter; you can follow me @CBethAnderson. 

Enjoy stories like this? I have an entire book of them—in fact, this week’s story is from that book! Check out The Curio Cabinet on Amazon and other retailers! 

Enjoy the rest of your week!

-Beth 

You can always check out all my books at this link! Or download your free copies of these short stories: Faerie Flight (romantic-fantasy) and Straw Into Gold (gender-swapped Rumpelstiltskin retelling).