In Others’ Words: Once Upon a Childhood

Beth Vogtchildhood, In Others' Words, lifequotes 9 Comments

There are books everywhere in my house.  When e-readers came on the scene, my husband encouraged me to get one. His hope? That the multiple To Be Read (TBR) piles would disappear into virtual oblivion. Um, no. That did not happen. My Kindle is loaded and ready to go on trips with me … and the TBR piles continue to …

In Others’ Words: Reading the same kind of book as me differently

Beth VogtGiveaway, In Others' Words, Life 10 Comments

  I have two favorite questions I love to ask my author friends: 1. What are you writing?  It’s always fun to listen to their answers and to be amazed by their creativity. I usually walk away thinking, “I wish I’d thought of that story!” 2. What are you reading? Asking another writer “What are you reading” is a dangerous question. …

In Others’ Words: Writing & Reading

Beth VogtLife, Quotes, Reality, Writing 35 Comments

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” ~Stephen King (1947-), author I’m an author and, yes, I’ve heard the “To be a good writer you need to read” admonition so many times I’ve lost count. Of course, I’m lousy at math, so losing count isn’t that difficult …