by Pamela Beason | Oct 20, 2017 | Musings, The Writing Life
Yesterday as I was doing the weekly shopping for my cats at their favorite pet food store, I couldn’t help noticing the older man perched on a bench outside the door. His hand was clutched around a paper coffee cup and he rocked back and forth, muttering, “The...
by Pamela Beason | May 23, 2016 | Everyday Chaos, The Writing Life
My newest book, Race to Truth, is available today on Kindle and Kobo and will soon be out everywhere.The story is a mix of mystery and adventure as my young character Tanzania Grey returns to her hometown of Bellingham, Washington to participate in an extreme version...
by Pamela Beason | Sep 18, 2015 | The Writing Life
After begging for it for more than nine months now, I finally got the letter from my publisher giving me back my rights to my three Summer Westin mysteries: Endangered, Bear Bait, and Undercurrents. The letter was sent to my agent and called my second book Bear Bath,...
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 | 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...
by Pamela Beason | Aug 7, 2014 | #WriteTip, The Writing Life
Having problems getting from Point B to Point C in your novel? You’re not alone. Why do so many plots bog down in the middle of the story? Here are a few reasons: Problem: You’ve lost sight of your character’s goal. Solution: Revisit your character’s goal and...