Spring Sales!

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Beth Powers

Read an Ebook Week at Smashwords – Now through March 9, 2024

The Read an Ebook Week Sale is happening now at Smashwords! For the sale, I’ve made the stories that share characters or worlds with my more recent stories free:

You can catch up on the earlier adventures of Captain Sable in “Captain Sable’s Crew” and Sonja in “H2O” (along with its companion story “Changing Keys“). Although they don’t have any characters in common, “Retirement” and “Running Into the Rain” both share a world with “Employable Skills”, and finally, read the next Bard tale in “A Prophecy and the People“.

If you’d rather get the whole collection together along with ten other stories, Sorcery & Widgets is 25% off during the sale as well. All of my Smashwords sale stories can be found on my author page. The sale ends in a few days on March 9, 2024, so be sure to check it out soon!

Runes & Rivets on Sale at Amazon – March 11-18, 2024

Following the Smashwords sale, my newest collection Runes & Rivets will be on sale in its Kindle version on Amazon from March 11th to March 18th for 99¢! If you read my free stories in the Smashwords sale, you’ll be able to continue the adventures of Captain Sable, Sonja, and the Bard, along with reading some new stories, including sci-fi, urban fantasy, and more!

H3: Spring Shopping Event – March 16, 2024

If you’d rather shop in person, I’ll be at H3: Homemade Handmade Holiday Spring Event on Saturday, March 16th from 9am to 1pm at the New Haven Community Center (7500 SR 930 E, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803 – located behind McDonald’s). I’ll have my books, stickers, other art items, and of course, my crochet critters:

Having acquired new yarn from the local yarn shop, Simply Socks Yarn Company, I’ve been making a lot of little critter keychains lately, which means I’ll need a bigger display for them! This is my work-in-progress keychain tree to make them easier for everyone to see at the event!

Mark Your Calendars – Muncie Comic Con: May 11, 2024

If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for the Muncie Comic Con on May 11, 2024! They don’t have their website up yet, but it’s scheduled, and I’ll be there with books, art, critters, and more!

January Events Wrap-Up

Last Thursday @ Hyde Brothers

I had a great time reading during the Last Thursday Event at Hyde Brothers in January, and it was fun listening to new works by other local authors as well. The bookstore is continuing its the “new year, new books” theme for the next couple of events, so if you missed the last few months, you can still catch the next one at the end of March!

Winterval’s Warm Heart Market

There was a good turnout at Winterval’s Warm Heart Market in January–thanks to everyone who stopped by my table! You can check out my new display case and the first version of my keychain tree in the picture. I have a new banner to put on the front of the table next weekend, which will make it even easier to find me at H3 on March 16th–see you then!

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January Events and a Free Ebook!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Beth Powers

Upcoming Events:

Last Thursday Reading at Hyde Brothers

Hyde Brothers is kicking off the new year of their Last Thursday reading event on January 25, 2024 at 7 p.m. by highlighting local authors that have recently published a new book. I’ll be joining M.A. Koontz and Christopher Guerin to read from my new collection Runes & Rivets. You can purchase it, along with my first collection Sorcery & Widgets and many other excellent reads in the local author section at the bookstore–support your local authors and your local bookstore at the same time! I’ve included a picture from my last reading to give you an idea of the fun setup they have–you get to listen to authors read surrounded by books and bookstore cats (not in the picture, sorry!). The bookstore is located at 1428 Wells Street in Fort Wayne, and you should check it out sometime even if you can’t make it to the reading–it’s a great place, and there are so many books, you’re sure to find something to read 🙂

Winterval’s Warm Heart Market

Looking for something to do on a cold winter day? Stop by Winterval’s Warm Heart Market at the Community Center (233 W. Main Street) in downtown Fort Wayne between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on January 27, 2024 and check out a variety of handcrafted items from the local community. I’ll be there with my crochet critters–look for a preview of some of my new ones near the bottom of this post! I’ll also have art items, including stickers, mousepads, keychains, and art prints, and of course, you can buy signed copies of my books that inspired all of the handmade art!

Here’s a picture from Winterval last year to give you an idea of what to look forward to:

Free ebook from now until January 19th!

Starting today through Friday, January 19th, you can get the ebook of Runes & Rivets for free on Amazon! If you enjoyed Sorcery & Widgets, continue the adventures with this collection, which includes pirates, dragons, mysteries, heroes, spaceports, assassins, mages, and more!

If you could leave a review after reading, I would appreciate it! Also, did you know that you can review books on Amazon that you didn’t purchase there? If you bought one of my books at an event, you can review it there along with places like Goodreads, or just tell your friends about it!

New Yarn, New Crochet

In December, I visited a local shop, Simply Socks Yarn Company, which has an excellent variety of yarn, especially very light weight yarn, and the lighter the weight, the smaller the critters! I bought several different sizes and colors, and here are a few of the critters that I’ve made from them in the last few weeks. I’ve also developed a couple of new designs, including axolotls, cardinals, and bears. You’ll have to stop by one of my events to see what I come up with next!

Mark Your Calendars

New Haven is having another H3: Homemade, Handmade, Holiday event on March 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Haven Community Center (7500 SR 930 E, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803). It’s still a few months away, but I wanted to mention it so that you can mark your calendars!

I have at least one more spring event in the works, and I might add one more later on, so keep an eye on my events page for the details.

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New Event – H3: Homemade, Handmade Holiday – November 18, 2023

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Beth Powers

H3: Homemade, Handmade Holiday – November 18, 2023

I signed up for a new event this year–H3: Homemade, Handmade Holiday! It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 18th (only about a week and a half from now!) at the New Haven Community Center (7500 SR 930 E, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803), which is located behind McDonald’s.

I’m a fan of the event promo picture–it makes me want to crochet a sloth and stick it in a mug 🙂 At the event, I’ll have my quotable critters, including a few new ones (no sloths…yet), as well as my art items and books. I hope to see you there!

FantastiCon – Event Wrap-up

I had a fun time at FantastiCon Fort Wayne last weekend! I chatted with a lot of people about books, crochet, cats, and art, and saw some fantastic cosplays. I only briefly walked around the rest of the event, but I saw plenty of interesting things to look at–I wish I had more time to explore!

I haven’t scheduled any events for 2024 yet, but keep an eye on my events page because I will add them there when I do. Until then, happy reading!

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FantastiCon Fort Wayne – October 28-29, 2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Beth Powers

But first, the new book!

Since I already included the back cover description of Runes & Rivets in my Fall Events post, I thought I would do something a little different here. Most of the seven stories in Runes & Rivets have connections to at least one story in my first collection, Sorcery & Widgets, so I thought I would highlight some of those connections and make a few recommendations on reading order:

Captain Sable’s Cats
This one will be easy to guess since there was a story called “Captain Sable’s Crew” in Sorcery & Widgets. “Captain Sable’s Cats” is another of the pirate captain’s adventures when he once again crosses paths with a cat (or two or three). If you want to read them in order, you should read “Captain Sable’s Crew” first.

Brimstone and Brine
This was the first of the Carving Bard’s tales that I wrote, but confusingly, “A Prophecy and the People”, which is last chronologically, was the first one published. You can find it in Sorcery & Widgets. The Bard tales can be read in any order, but you can see the Bard become more and more engaged in her stories if you start with this one and end with “A Prophecy and the People”

Recipe for a Mage
Technically, this one goes between “H2O” and “Changing Keys” (both of which are in Sorcery & Widgets), but as long as you read “H2O” first, you’ll have the backstory for Sonja’s adventure in this story.

Fish and Fools
“Fish and Fools” is another Bard tale, and although it falls between “Brimstone and Brine” and “A Prophecy and the People”, you could read it in any order without spoiling what happens in the main story.

The Bodyguard and the Heir
Without giving too much away, I can’t tell you a lot about the connections in this one, but you will see that it connects to the world of the Carving Bard tales–the fire king looms in the background of both. Because there is only a loose connection, you don’t have to read this one in any particular order.

Shattered Webs
“Shattered Webs” is the only story without any connections to my previously published stories. However, it is the longest story in this collection, so it has room to develop the world and the characters all by itself. This one might connect to a future project because the main character, Spider, originated as a side character in an unpublished urban fantasy novel that I’ve been writing off and on for several years.

New Purchase Options for Runes & Rivets

In addition to purchasing the paperback from Amazon or buying a signed copy from me in person at an event, you now have a few more options for acquiring your own copy of Runes & Rivets:

Ebook Version

I put together the ebook version of Runes & Rivets this past weekend, and it’s now available on Amazon. For the first time, I’m experimenting with Kindle Unlimited. I believe that means you can read it for free as long as you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited. The initial period to enroll a book in Kindle Unlimited is 90 days, and since it requires exclusivity, I’m not sure I’ll leave it there beyond that time frame, so take advantage of it while it’s there!

Shop Local – Hyde Brothers

If you prefer to get your books by shopping local (I often do, and in this case, there are bookstore cats!), I just resupplied Hyde Brothers with Sorcery & Widgets and added several copies of Runes & Rivets to their bookshelves as well. You can find both books in the Local Authors section (on the left shortly after you walk in the door), but make sure you check out the whole place (sci-fi and fantasy books are in the basement) because you’re sure to find something else you want to read too!

Regardless of what format you read it in, I would love to hear what you think, either through my contact form or as a review!

FantastiCon – this weekend!

FantastiCon Fort Wayne is this weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (10/28) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday (10/29) at the Grand Wayne Center (120 W. Jefferson Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802). You can find the schedule in my previous post or on the show website, and there is a discount on tickets if you buy them in advance. Also, check out their Facebook page where they’ve posted a free ticket giveaway–you can win tickets to attend the Fort Wayne show!

I’m working on my table set up now, but I’ll have books (including the new one!), keychains, mousepads, art prints, magnets, stickers, and of course, tiny crochet animals (more on that below). I’ll also be giving away a copy of Runes & Rivets, so be sure to stop by my table to enter to win!

New Crochet

I’m always working on new crochet items–and I have lots of ideas that I haven’t even tried yet!–but when I realized that this event is close to Halloween, I decided to make some seasonal items, including ghosts, pumpkins, black cats, candy corn, and my own invention–the bumblebat! I’ll have these and more at FantastiCon this weekend:

Podcast Version of Page Turners Now Available

If you missed the Page Turners episode in which I chatted with Cam and TC about writing, books, and crochet, you’re in luck! They released the podcast version of the episode, so you can still listen–enjoy!

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Page Turners – October 14, 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Beth Powers

Tune in @ 8 a.m.

Don’t forget to listen to Page Turners Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. where I’ll be chatting with Cam and TC about writing and books! You can find the show on WMUN 92.5 FM / 1340 AM or listen live on their website. They’ll post it on their website and Facebook afterward, so if you miss it, just check back later to catch up!

Author Feature in the Indie Author Insider

If you can’t wait until Saturday to read what I have to say about books (ha!), check out the Indie Author Insider newsletter, which includes a Q&A put together by Kathy, the organizer of the Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair. Subscribe to her newsletter for more author conversations, event info, and other tips!

Upcoming Event – FantastiCon Fort Wayne

Remember to mark your calendars for FantastiCon Fort Wayne, which takes place October 28th and 29th at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne. Check out the website for more details on the special guests, hotel info, and to purchase your tickets! They recently posted the schedule for the weekend as well:

Saturday, October 28

11:00am      General Public Entry

12:30pm     Nerd Trivia
Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cash and prizes

1:00pm      Musical Chairs
Participate in the fun and exciting “GEEK” version of musical chairs for cash and prizes.

2:00pm     Panel – The Lost in Space Experience
Listen to stories from Marta Kristen, the original Judy Robinson from the original Lost in Space TV show, about her time on the iconic TV show. Also, meet the people behind the B9 Robot Builders Club and other major collectors of the TV shows original props that are on display at the show.

4:00pm     Kids Cosplay Contest
Kids 15 & under participate in a costume contest with cash prizes going to the top three costumes

6:00pm    Exhibit Hall Closes

Sunday, October 29

11:00am      General Public Entry

12:30pm     Nerd Trivia
Test your knowledge of Superheroes, Star Wars, Star Trek, Walking Dead, Comic Books, and other
Pop Culture stuff against other fellow nerds for a chance to win cash and prizes

1:00pm      Musical Chairs
Participate in the fun and exciting “GEEK” version of musical chairs for cash and prizes.

2:00pm     Panel – Hollywood Special Effects Makeup Demonstration
Watch Emmy Award Winning Special Effects Makeup Artist, Daniel Phillips transform a real person into a monster right before your eyes

3:30pm     Adult Cosplay Contest
Cosplayers 16 & over participate in a costume contest with cash prizes going to the top three costumes

5:00pm      Event Ends

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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Fall Events

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Beth Powers

Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair – Next Weekend!

The 2nd Annual Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair is next weekend! The event will take place on September 21-23, 2023 from 8am to dusk and September 24 from 8am-2pm at Beaner Linn Park (718 South Broadway, Gas City, Indiana 46933 – Behind Hontz Hall). I’ll have my table set up on Friday (9/22) and Saturday (9/23) from 10am to 6pm, where I’ll be selling special event-priced books, art items, and tiny crochet animals! Keep reading below for more details on my new items, including a new book!

I’ll be sharing a space with another local Fort Wayne author, M.A. Koontz, and you can check out all of the authors that will be in attendance on the Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair site. They have a Facebook group that you can join for updates and discussions as well. You might consider going early because they’re having a free giveaway for the first 25 shoppers along with door prizes, a raffle, and of course, lots of books! There’s no cost to attend, so why not check it out?

Interview – Page Turners

In mid-October, I’ll be talking books with the hosts of Page Turners, a Muncie radio show, which airs on Saturdays from 8am to 8:30am on WMUN. My interview episode will most likely air on October 14, 2023. You can also stream live through their website or listen afterward on Podbean. In the meantime, you can check out the interviews that have already aired on their website.

FantastiCon Fort Wayne – October 28-29, 2023

Mark your calendars and buy your tickets now! On October 28 (11am-6pm) and October 29 (11am-5pm), 2023, I’ll be at FantastiCon Fort Wayne, which takes place in the Grand Wayne Convention Center (120 W. Jefferson Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802). I’ll be selling my science fiction and fantasy collections at special event prices as well as art items inspired by my writing, and of course, my quotable crochet critters! I’m working on some new sci-fi/fantasy themed crochet items for this event too! There is a discount if you purchase your tickets in advance, so don’t delay, and I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

New Items:

Crochet

At both of my upcoming events, I’ll have new crochet items! I’ve acquired new and interesting yarn and tried some new patterns–along with coming up with a few more of my own! This picture is just a selection of the variety of critters that I make. You’ll have to come to one of the events to see all of them that are available now!

New Book: Runes & Rivets!

Last but not least, I put together another collection of short stories just in time for my fall events! I’ll write a more detailed post on the book later on, but for now, I wanted to give you a brief preview of Runes & Rivets! This is collection 3 because my other book, Sorcery & Widgets, contains both collection 1 (Sorcery & Spaceships) and collection 2 (Widgets & Wizardry). It’s currently only available as a print book on Amazon, but I’ll be releasing it as an ebook soon!

Runes & Rivets includes seven stories–three of them have been previously published, while the other four are brand new! Most of them have connections, either in terms of characters or worlds, to some of my other stories. I’m still waiting for my copies to arrive, but assuming they make it on time, I’ll have Runes & Rivets for sale, along with Sorcery & Widgets, at both of my fall events. I’ll leave you with the back cover (text below the image) to tell you a little about the stories:

Join the adventures—fantastical and far from home—in these science fiction and fantasy stories.

Captain Sable’s Cats: A pirate captain with a price on his head, Devlin Sable doesn’t need more problems, but a visitor calls in an old debt, and he finds himself in trouble again.

Brimstone and Brine: The bard carves a tale of friendship, sacrifice, and unexpected endings…even when you think you already know the tale.

Recipe for a Mage: Having recently received a promotion and lost the man she loved, Sonja must now deal with a new partner and a new case that centers on unusual magic.

Fish and Fools: The bard returns to carve another tale, this time of ordinary—and not so ordinary—folk as they explore what it means to be a hero.

Employable Skills: While dreaming of finding a new job, Lu learns a generous stranger’s gift comes with a price.

The Bodyguard and the Heir: Hired to protect a noblewoman who doesn’t want protecting, Rasmus gets more than he bargained for as they dodge dangers.

Shattered Webs: With her sister in trouble, Spider is drawn into a mysterious web that leads back to a past she has been running from for years. She has no choice but to face it.


From urban fantasy to space opera, this collection features seven exciting stories. Pirates, dragons, mystery, heroes, spaceports, assassins, mages, and more await discovery within Runes & Rivets!

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April Events

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Beth Powers

Earth Day Fort Wayne – Sunday, April 23, 2023

Three crochet frogs of varying sizes with a tiny crochet eagle in the middle

I’ve been working on a variety of frogs and other wetland critters this week as I’m getting ready for Earth Day Fort Wayne at Eagle Marsh. Earth Day is on Saturday, but the event is Sunday, April 23rd from 1pm-5pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn (6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). I’ll be selling crochet critters, many of which are inspired by the wildlife that can be found at Eagle Marsh! As a bonus for this event, I’m partnering with a local photographer to sell nature-themed cards and magnets. Many of the photographs featured on these items were taken in the wetlands and other natural areas in the midwest!

The Earth Day Fort Wayne event will also have a native plant giveaway, education programs, hikes, food trucks, a variety of other vendors, and activities. It should be a fun day!

Little River Wetlands Project: Earth Day Fort Wayne: Sunday, April 23rd, 1:00 PM to 5:00PM, Eagle Marsh

Muncie Comic Con Wrap-Up

Two women standing behind a decorated table, featuring a book (Sorcery & Widgets), art items (mousepads, prints, stickers, magnets, keychains, pins), a drawing box, a poster, and a display of small and large crochet animals.

There was a great turnout for the Muncie Comic Con last weekend! I was happy to see so many of my crochet critters find new homes–the dumbo octopuses were the top sellers of the day! If you post a picture of your new critter on social media, tag me (@DrBethPowers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). I’d like to see where they end up!

I enjoyed walking around the event, which had a nice variety of art, books, comics, collectibles, and more (and I even picked up a few prizes of my own!). It was fun chatting with everyone who stopped by the table, and to those who entered the giveaway for a copy of Sorcery & Widgets, check your email (and your junk folder, just in case!). We drew a name at the end of the event, and I’ve sent the email notification to the winner–congratulations and happy reading! I’m looking forward to next year in Muncie!

And I hope to see you next Sunday at Earth Day Fort Wayne!

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Upcoming Events – April 15th and April 23rd

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Beth Powers

Muncie Comic Con – April 15, 2023

Muncie Comic Con is this Saturday from 10am-5pm at the Delaware County Fairgrounds (Heartland Building, 1200 Wheeling Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303). I’ll have lots of fun items for sale this year (some of them pictured above!) including big and small crochet critters, magnets, keychains, stickers, pins, art prints, mousepads, and my book, Sorcery & Widgets! I’ll also have free stories and coloring pages to give away, along with a drawing for a paperback copy of the book. It should be a fun event, and I look forward to chatting with everyone who stops by my table!

Earth Day Fort Wayne at Eagle Marsh – April 23, 2023

On Sunday, April 23rd, I’ll be at Earth Day Fort Wayne at Eagle Marsh (6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) for a different type of event, celebrating nature, wetlands, and the environment! I won’t be selling books, but I will be selling crochet critters, many of which are animals that can be found at Eagle Marsh, including the frog, eagle, and bee pictured above. Earth Day Fort Wayne is always an exciting event with a variety of vendors, food, activities, and a native plant giveaway. It’s also free and open to the public! I hope you’ll stop by one or both of these events in the next couple of weeks!

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Read an Ebook Week at Smashwords – March 5-11

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Beth Powers

The Read an Ebook Week sale started yesterday at Smashwords, and I have several ebooks in the sale, which goes until March 11th. Continue reading to find out more about the stories on sale!

50% off:

Sorcery & Widgets: Collections 1 & 2

You’ll get the most for your money if you buy Sorcery & Widgets at 50% because it contains 16 of my science fiction and fantasy stories, including all of the stories that are currently on sale for free and several that aren’t!

Explore new worlds—both magical and those among the stars—in this collection of science fiction and fantasy stories.

From novelettes to flash fiction, this collection features sixteen exciting stories. Mages, new tech, prophecies, superheroes, intersecting timelines, pirates, shapeshifters, dragons, spaceships, and more await within the pages of Sorcery & Widgets.

Sorcery & Spaceships: Collection 1

Since all of the stories in collections 1 & 2 are contained in Sorcery & Widgets, they’re both 50% off as well (but Sorcery & Widgets is still the better deal!)

From pirates to dragons, these stories include spaceships and magic, covering a range of genres from fantasy to science fiction to romance. Containing debts and duels, family and friendships, loss and love, this collection is ideal for the reader that is interested in a little bit of everything. 

Widgets & Wizardry

In this science fiction and fantasy collection, explore new worlds, where you will meet dragons, nightmare beasts, superheroes, shapeshifters, spies, and more. Encounter new tech and new communities filled with friendship, prophecy, rebellion, and revenge. This collection is ideal for the reader who enjoys a variety of sub-genres and lengths.

Free during the sale:

Inheritance of Nightmares

Even dragons could not defeat the nightmare beast that pursues Sian and her unique blend of magic. With nowhere else to go, she returns to the foothills she once called home. She knows it will track her there. It always does.

Having escaped his own nightmares, Dagr lives a quiet existence in a mountain cave until his path crosses with Sian’s–and that of her nightmare beastie.

Running Into the Rain

On the run from the citymen, intergalactic spy Greg Meredith has one hope of figuring out who is responsible for blowing his cover. He needs to escape his enemies and review the data on his neurochip. Running toward the ranchlands in the rain, he will encounter unexpected allies and enemies before he uncovers the truth.

H2O

Love, betrayal, loss, and regret. She refuses to cry over the man she once loved. But he asked her to have one last drink for him, and at the very least, she owes him that.

Changing Keys

Everyone thinks Niall is dead, which leads him to believe he can finally get his life back on track. But when his old enemies return with a plan that involves a dangerous magical update, Niall must choose between the safety of those closest to him and the woman he loved and lost.

Captain Sable’s Crew

Some would call him a pirate, but Captain Devlin Sable tries not to call himself much of anything. He’s more concerned with putting together a reliable crew. However, the Empire has other ideas–it wants him dead, and it’s willing to pay in gold.

Sparkles

Thomas was having a bad day. And that was before his ship started drifting toward a Molasses storm.

Trying to Fly

Chiara’s parents were taken by the Guardians when she was a child, and she never felt like she belonged on her aunt and uncle’s farm. They fear the power she wields, but Chiara intends to marry a nice farmer and let them forget she even exists. Or, that was her plan until a stranger fell from the sky and disrupted all of their lives.

Always Free!

These stories are always free on Smashwords, but don’t let that stop you from checking them out during the sale!

Dear Superhero

The solitary superhero must walk her path alone, concealing her identity and pushing all of her loved ones away. This is the way the superhero before her acted, but is this the way it has to be? A masked vigilante ponders these questions of connections to others and comes to her own conclusion.

Konstantin

When his brother falls for a pretty face and unwittingly lets a threat on board, it is up to Konstantin to stop the hacker before it is too late. There’s just one problem—Konstantin is the ship, with his brain hardwired to its systems. By attacking the ship’s computer, the hacker is attacking him, and in order to gain complete control, she just might have to shut him down for good.

A Small Kindness

The potter-mage down the lane seems intent on putting Bram out of business, but when Bram offers a small kindness to a stranger, will it help or hurt his efforts to thwart his rival’s plan?

The Day the Future Invaded

The future invades in the middle of winter, bringing people, buildings, and technology. The scientists are stumped, but how will the average person react to all of these changes?

Nothing Altered

With the southern portion of the kingdom in rebellion, the Crown has begun accepting commoners as candidates for its elite fighting force, the Prince’s Legion. 

Tyna decides to ask if they are also willing to take a woman.

Happy Reading!

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Events!

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Beth Powers

Winterval Wrap-Up

We had a nice turnout for the Winterval Warm Heart Market in January. Many of my crochet critters went to new homes, and I was able to try out my new display setup! I’m looking forward to a few more events this year, and you can find out the details below!

Book Sales

Paperback on Sale at Amazon

For awhile now, the paperback price of Sorcery & Widgets on Amazon has been dropping, and currently, it’s more than 50% off! I don’t usually post when the Amazon prices fluctuate because I don’t control how long the sale will last, but right now the paperback version is only $6.42 (regularly $14.99), which is nearly the same price as the ebook version. If your preferred reading material is a paperback, now is your chance to get a great deal on the book–and the 16 science fiction and fantasy stories contained in its pages! Because I didn’t set the sale price, I can’t predict how long it will stay this low, so get the deal while you can!

Read an Ebook Week Sale

The Read An Ebook Week Sale is coming up at Smashwords.com from March 5th to March 11th. There will be lots of discounted and free ebooks, including several of mine. I’ll post more details about which of my stories are on sale when the event starts. In the meantime, you can check out the ebooks that are available on my Smashwords page (but wait until the 5th to buy them because they might be discounted or even free!)

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for the following 2023 events! I might add more events later on, but these are the ones that are confirmed. You can always check the Events page for up-to-date info.

Muncie Comic Con – Muncie, Indiana – April 15, 2023

Muncie Comic Con, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Heartland Building)
Muncie, Indiana

Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair – Gas City, Indiana – September 23, 2023

Hoosier Indie Authors Book Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Gas City, Indiana

FantastiCon – Fort Wayne, Indiana – October 28-29, 2023

FantastiCon
Saturday, October 28, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 W. Jefferson Avenue
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

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