In My Words: Soon-to-be Debut Author Keli Gwyn

Beth VogtFun, Romance, Writing 23 Comments

“Debut” seems to be the word of the month around here. And I’d like to keep that going — but turn the attention to someone else. Keli Gwyn is one of the nicest, kindest, most encouraging persons I’ve met as I’ve traveled the writing road. As a matter of fact, I could have filled the previous sentence up with a …

“Wish You Were Here” fun!

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Writing 22 Comments

There’s been a lot of celebrating going on around here lately — and it continues through June 6 with a blog tour hosted by the Litfuse Publicity Group. I am so impressed with how Amy Lathrop and Audra Jennings are spreading the word about Wish You Were Here. Here’s the information about the blog tour: Celebrate with me by entering …

Tonight: The Debutantes’ Story Soiree!

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Romance, Writing 8 Comments

Today’s the day — and I couldn’t be more excited!! Tonight I’m celebrating the launch of Wish You Were Here with three other authors who also debuted in May: Dani Pettrey: Submerged Katie Ganshert: Wildflowers from Winter Olivia Newport: The Pursuit of Lucy Banning I hope you can join us for a one-of-a-kind live launch party! Time: 7:30 – 9:00 …

Photo Gallery: Wish You Were Here Launch Celebration

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Life, Writing 21 Comments

There’s been a lot of fun involved with writing my first novel — and a lot of hard work too. This past Saturday was all about fun! Family and friends joined with me to celebrate the launch of Wish You Were Here — and the wonderful photographer Lisa Anne Meeter, of Lisa Anne Photography, took photos for me. My family …

In My Words: Celebrating Friendships & My Debut Novel

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Life, Writing 38 Comments

Look carefully at that photo and you’ll see I’m holding 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 stars! And while I’m committed to unhitching my wagon from the stars — not making my writing career about reviews — I will treasure those 5 stars forever. I am blessed — yep, blessed is the absolutely best word — to be part of the …

Wish You Were Here: Burnout and Dreams Come True

Beth VogtLife, Reality, Writing 28 Comments

I am a huge fan of burnout. Four years ago, my writing want-to burned down to the faintest of glimmers of my former passion. What I didn’t know was that moment of “I can’t do this anymore” exhaustion would bring me to today: the launch day for my debut novel, Wish You Were Here. In the early days of burnout, …

Wish You Were Here: What’s Up with the Llamas?

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Life, Romance, Writing 18 Comments

So, let’s talk llamas. I know, I know. I write romance. I should be introducing you to the hero in my debut novel, Wish You Were Here. But the llamas — Kuzko, Pacha and Banzai — have have always attracted a bit of attention along the way to publication. The conversation usually goes like this: Interested person: So what’s your …

Wish You Were Here & One of My Favorite Things: Photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen

Beth VogtFun, Reality, Writing 21 Comments

httpv://youtu.be/apXX4seSwyc During today’s two minute vlog I introduce you to one of my favorite things: the nature photography of Thomas Mangelsen. As I say in the vlog, one of the fun things about being a novelist is including things I love in my novels. And when I wrote my debut novel, Wish You Were Here, I decided to slip one …

Guest Post: Debut Author Dani Pettrey

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Quotes, Writing 34 Comments

Today my friend and fellow debut author, Danie Pattrey, shares a quote with us. Dani will be joining me, Katie Ganshert and Olivia Newport for an a-ma-zing launch party on May 15th! Mark your calendars  & plan to join us.     “Pursuing adventure for a living, I get more than my fair share of knocks, but getting a backwards …

Romance & Wish You Were Here & Llamas

Beth VogtFun, Life, Reality, Romance, Writing 17 Comments

  Yes, that’s me playing “get to know you” with a llama. Ah, the things novelists do for the sake of research. What do llamas have to do with inspirational contemporary romance? Some would say nothing. But since I am the author of Wish You Were Here, I would say llamas add a whole other layer of fun to a …