Behind the Book: Catch a Falling Star Book Dedication Part 1 (Vlog)

Beth VogtFaith, Life 12 Comments

httpv://youtu.be/IBdvtsCArCo Book Dedication for Catch a Falling Star: In memory of Ian Lyons, who taught me about courageous faith. June 23, 1995-April 27, 2009 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an external glory that far …

Behind the Book: Evie Shaw of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog (Sort of)

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Uncategorized 8 Comments

You know I’m only here because Dr. Kendall said I had to do this. So this isn’t exactly a blog hijacking? No, this is me listening to my boss. She’s an imaginary boss, Evie. And I’m an imaginary employee – and in our imaginary world in Catch a Falling Star, she’s the one in charge. My husband is a doctor. …

Behind the Book: Griffin Walker of Catch a Falling Star hijacks my blog

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Uncategorized, Writing 24 Comments

If Kendall can interview you, then I figure I can interview you too. Has anyone ever told you that you’re bossy, Griffin? Besides Kendall? Yes. My younger brother, Ian, probably thinks I’m bossy — he’s just smart enough not to tell me to my face. Then I’m not going to say anything. Smart author. By the way, thanks for making …

In Others’ Words: Plans — a Fun Announcement & a Giveaway

Beth VogtFun, In Others' Words, Quotes 35 Comments

Have you ever made plans … only to watch them unravel? I’m not talking what-are-we-having-for-dinner kinds of plans. I’m talking about what-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-life kind of plans. I’ve had life plans unravel. Evaporate. Combust. Let’s see . . . there was my original life plan to be a single working gal — a reporter for the Washington Post newspaper, living in Washington, …

Behind the Book: An imaginary character interviews a real-live author

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, In Others' Words, Romance, Writing 28 Comments

So often the author interviews the heroine of their upcoming novel. Not this time.  Just because I’m imaginary doesn’t mean I can’t hijack this blog!  Kendall, it’s my blog.  True, but Catch a Falling Star opens on my less-than-happy birthday. Have you ever wanted to skip a birthday? Everybody wants to skip a birthday at some point in their lives. …

In Others’ Words: Fairy Tales

Beth VogtQuotes, Romance, Writing 36 Comments

“Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you … “ Anybody else love that song when it’s sung by Frank Sinatra? There’s a bit of a fairy tale thread woven into my upcoming release, Catch a Falling Star. And yes, I loved reading fairy tales when I was growing up. Cinderella was a favorite, of course, but I …

Catch a Falling Star Pre-Release Fun: Name a Star Giveaway

Beth VogtFun 25 Comments

I’m embracing the star-theme that fits with my upcoming release, Catch a Falling Star. Today’s the start of a new giveaway — and the chance for you to name a star! The Rafflecopter link  for the Name a Star giveaway is on my Author Facebook page. While you’re there, please “like” the page and you’ll stay up-to-date on future contests and book …

Giveaway: 4 Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of Catch a Falling Star

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Writing 30 Comments

This time last year, I was a debut-novelist-in-waiting, counting the days for the release of Wish You Were Here. Now I’m anticipating the release of Catch a Falling Star on May 7, 2013. To celebrate novel #2, I’m hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway. During the next four weeks,  you’ll have the chance to win four Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) of Catch a …

In Others’ Words: Second (Novel, That Is)

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, In Others' Words, Romance, Writing 35 Comments

“It wasn’t that she didn’t have a satisfying life–an exciting life, even. It’s just that at thirty-six years old, she’d hoped for . . . more.” Kendall Haynes in Catch a Falling Star There are many stages to writing a book. The initial spark of an idea. The fast-draft. The rewrite — and all the edits after that, leading up to …