by Pamela Beason | Aug 13, 2015 | Everyday Chaos, Natural Wonders
Lately it seems that no matter where I am—shopping in the grocery store, riding my bike through the local park, driving to the library—I find a mesmerized human blocking my path. Head bent over a cell phone, this person totally oblivious to other people, cars,...
by Pamela Beason | Mar 19, 2015 | The Writing Life
An author’s career can hinge on reviews, so we are necessarily obsessed with them. Nothing warms my lonely writer’s heart more than finding a great review for one of my books on a website. I’ve been incredibly lucky to get fantastic reviews for my...
by Pamela Beason | Mar 1, 2015 | Everyday Chaos, Natural Wonders
I love to travel, but I am very lucky to live in a beautiful place that I don’t have to leave to find adventures. We’re having an early spring here in the Pacific NW (sorry, NE U.S., I know you’re envious). I’ve been out hiking every weekend in...
by Pamela Beason | Feb 27, 2015 | Musings
Yes, my new book, Race with Danger, is a bit of a departure for this mystery and romance author. But here’s why I wrote it: It was fast to write, and these days, you have to publish a lot of books quickly to survive. Young adult books, while dealing with serious...
by Pamela Beason | Dec 26, 2014 | Everyday Chaos, General, The Writing Life
For years, I have been working on a list of questions that would quickly reveal someone’s history and personality. Think of it like speed dating. Not everyone will agree to be “grilled,” but it’s a fun and informative activity when...