Award-winning, bestselling author of the popular Coconuts series, a cookbook, nonfiction, & kidlit. Writes w/humor, heart, coffee & wine.
http://www.bethcarter.
We visited a beautiful sunflower/zinnia/apple farm yesterday. I took my novel, BRIDE SWAP, since there's a pivotal scene in a ๐ป field! BFFs, a secret wedding, rival TV reporter, hot teacher, & ๐. FREE w
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I mentioned I saw a roly poly when planting flowers, and my husband nearly spewed his coffee. He thought it was hilarious and had never heard that term! What? He's from New Jersey, btw. Have you heard of the little black bug that rolls into a perfect ball when threatened?
He's gone. My hero. My dad. I was a total daddy's girl and will miss him so much. It's hard right now. I'm mostly in a daze and have been working on his obituary. I won't be on SM much but will read comments later. Happily, Dad got to celebrate his 90th birthday last week, which
@shannonconways
I'm so sorry you endured this but am so happy you escaped with your daughter!! This is why victim centers are so necessary and also why I always donate clothes, shoes, bras, and books to them. Home decor too. Best of luck as you thrive!
Who loves libraries? I went often as a kid and checked out an armload of books each month because we didn't have extra money lying around to purchase them. What an adventure and escape books bring us.
#library
#books
#Reading
#writerslife
Lol. I'm definitely southern with a score of 25. I'm going to ask my husband who's from NJ. His will be far less. He won't even know what some of this is. ๐คฃ Your turn.
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#southernfood
I'm sharing her comment because I wondered if authors would use AI to quickly churn out books. I think it's wrong, cheating, and downright scary. The comments on her thread are interesting. Would you ever use AI to help you write? I wouldn't.
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#writerslife
This!!! I didn't began writing fiction until age 50. I just completed my 16th book. I'm mostly traditionally published but have indie pubbed three books. What age did you begin writing?
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#writersoftwitter
I just want to remind someone that itโs never too late! There is no "sell by" date for writers. As you age you only grow in wisdom and experience. I started when I was 57. That was 32 books ago. No plans to ever stop.
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I saw a news report where psychologists are recommending flip phones for teens because of the addiction, lack of social interaction, and isolation. I am on board with this! I'd like to go back to mine except I love the camera option of smartphones. You?
I'm not sure why I haven't heard from the
#writingcommunity
in what seems like forever. My feed is full of crazy things lately that really bring me down. Where are my fellow authors, readers, agent friends, editors, and cover artists?
@SueMel29
I'm so sorry you were dealt this hand. It's not fair. Please know many are thinking about you and praying for you, even though we've never met. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
Hey
#WritingCommunity
, what genres do you write? I write in several: Humorous women's fiction, romantic comedy, children's picture books, nonfiction (a writing/marketing book, as well as a cookbook!) I also love writing short stories. Your turn!
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#writersoftwitter
@clhubes
I experienced that at Sam's a few years ago, although someone in the bakery came out and handed me a piece of paper to write on. ๐ It worked and was delicious!
Someone posted this yesterday. I had to share it because this is so relatable! Okay, authors, which is it? For me, it's: D) The endless editing. I'm too much of a perfectionist and don't know when to stop. Your turn,
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My family is going through a LOT right now. I don't talk about it much because it's a fairly new crisis, plus my mom is on FB. We're holding on by our fingernails awaiting dad's newest move to a skilled unit. I have him on a waiting list for memory care. He was recently diagnosed
@AliBradleyTV
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@timgniech
What an incredible gift you're giving him--and he you, I presume. I sincerely hope he makes the journey without incident and is given a miracle to live longer on this earth. Please thank Tim for his service!!!
I saw my first lightning bug of the season last night! Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? And where are you located? I'm in the Midwest.
#SaturdayThoughts
#summertime
@WallStreetSilv
Unbelievably scary. I wish I still worked in banking, so I had the inside scoop. Or at least some of the inside scoop. It's absolutely frightening and insane for this to be happening in America!
@Dalbodog
Thank you for doing that and for being a wonderful human! A big thanks to that young man for his service. He really sacrificed. Such a beautiful pup. I hope it brings him great comfort, happiness, and many good times.
I cannot believe the traction my roly poly tweet has gotten! May I interest at least half of you in my books? ๐คฃ Most are free via KU on Amazon! Nine novels, a cookbook, a nonfiction book on writing/marketing, & four children's books! I write humorous, heartwarming
books. See
@MarylewisMcrae
Always a sleepwalker, the tycoon was confused as to why his young fiancรฉe insisted on booking this spectacular castle on their honeymoon.
My beautiful daughter is in town, albeit for sad reasons, but she makes me so happy. She lives out of state, so I never get to see her enough. โค๏ธ
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Which type of writer are you,
#WritingCommunity
? I'm a cross between The Ray of Sunshine and a bit of The Space Cadet. Maybe more than a bit! You?
#writerslife
@LauraTheSwiftie
YES!!! I've been this way, suspended in motion and cleaning like a maniac for two days, since company is coming over tonight. I also do this for appointments. Ruins the whole day.
@rondeaulivia
So sorry. I lost my dad this week too. He had just turned 90 and had dementia the past few months. Also, a veteran and all-around great guy. My condolences from one daddy's girl to (my guess) another.
Author ?: If you're currently writing a novel that's almost ready for publication but noticed you mentioned Twitter a few times, would you go back and change it to X? My fear is if I do, it'll revert back to its original name. Input, please.
#writersoftwitter
#writingcommunity
Last night's dinner. Stir fry with cashews. I made a big, delicious batch but forgot to put the leftovers in the fridge overnight. Hubby thinks it'll be okay. I'm not so sure. Would you eat it?
Since my dad passed, I'm always a little surprised (and happy) the sun continues to rise. I'm still uploading photos of
#dad
and trying to write his
#eulogy
. So hard. ๐ข๐ It's over 1,700 words. Too long? I may need an editor. Just kidding.
#memories
@lucas_kinkaid
I've had that happen a few times. Tell your friend to write it! It's his idea. I usually say I have so many ideas for books that I'd have to live to be 100 to write them all. And that's the truth!
@TreyYingst
Prayers for Ben and every journalist who is working long, dangerous hours to bring us live coverage of this horrible, needless war. Please stay safe.
@shannonconways
I tell my friends and family members to donate to these organizations first. Many aren't aware of victim centers. I went inside and asked the employees/volunteers how it worked with clothing donations. They said each woman gets three outfits, then they do chores to earn points to
What a sweet moment for this beloved television icon. I enjoyed his show as a kid. I suppose this is the moment when Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas fell in love. Their marriage lasted 44 years. May he rest in peace, and may she find comfort in their memories.
I'm totally blown away by over 2,600 reviews/ratings for my debut, THURSDAYS AT COCONUTS. I need more coffee to comprehend this! Of course, this is since late 2014, but it's all organic. Thank you,
#readers
and
#WritingCommunity
.
#WF
#romcom
#humor
#KU
@RGRyan777
I saw his ridiculous comment. I didn't bother telling him that there are pantsers (no outline), plotters (who outline the entire book, usu chapter by chapter), & plantsers, a combo of the two. I pantsed my way through my entire six-book Coconuts series, won multiple awards,
@TeresaDriscoll
I love hearing these stories since I, too, began writing later in life at age 50. My 16th book is now with beta readers and an editor. Thanks for the inspiration. I just followed you!
Pro tip to authors: Please talk about other things beside your books. People turn their ears down when that's all you post! It's always fun to hear about pets, recipes, pretty surroundings, trips, or whatever in addition to your work. Mix it up! My two cents.
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I just met the cutest, sweetest girls at Target. Best of all, they're avid readers! They were holding books and talking about books, so I couldn't keep from telling them I'm an author. Luckily, I had enough business cards. Always carry biz cards,
#authors
!
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#Marketing
Austin Butler should have won. He personified the King, studied his every move, sang the songs perfectly, had the moves, and literally morphed into Elvis himself. I'm so disappointed he didn't win. I'd never even heard of The Whale before tonight. How disappointing!
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The happy face of an author who has only 16 PAGES left to edit/rewrite on book
#17
! I should have finished, but my husband was hungry. When we came home, BTO's "Taking Care of Business" was on the radio. I cranked it up and we had an impromptu dance party on the driveway! We both
Looky here. My blue checkmark showed up! Okay, some of you will groan or throw things at me. But hear me out. There are at least TWO other authors named Beth Carter. I almost didn't get a book signing once because one of them writes really steamy books. And I can edit now. Yay!
Every novel in my six-book Coconuts series is FREE with
#KU
on Amazon! Below is the final novel, but start with the first, THURSDAYS AT COCONUTS, if you haven't read any of them. (Over 2,600 reviews!) Thank you! Reviewers: "Hilarious." "Heartwarming." Couldn't put it down." "Wish
It's hard being married to a Grinch around Christmas. He hates it. Can't wait for it to be over. Doesn't want to attend Christmas shows and won't help me decorate, etc. Sigh.
I FINALLY figured out how to make one of my main characters more likeable and funnier, which will create more tension. I'm so happy. Now, my fingers are flying across the keyboard!
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It's our 23rd anniversary! My husband gave me my first-ever wrist corsage. How sweet is that? ๐ฅบ We met at mid-life, had both been divorced for many years, with three daughters in high school. We're a perfect match! It's never too late to find romance and adventure. ๐
This is so me! Being a pantser gets me into trouble because I overwrite by thousands of words, have scenes out of order, and occasionally write the same scene twice, but it's MORE FUN! Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser (a little of both)?
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@libsoftiktok
No. Do NOT minimize pedophiles!!! This is beyond warped. Little children are beautiful, innocent, trusting creatures. Do not make them victims (or worse) and scarred for life. As a mom and grandmother, this train of thought makes me ill. Stop it.
@AustinJ_P_
No, not at all, but it depends on the genre. Mysteries are usually shorter (think 70k), romance is usually between 80-85k, and sci-fi is often over 100k for all that world building. Google word count by genres. Writer's Digest has had articles about it.
I'm in shock. My sweet dad passed away three MONTHS ago. Tonight, I got a call from my mom and a guy I've met once saying they're getting married! She's 85. He's 95. Why? I told them I wished them well but can't wrap my head around this. I don't even know his last name! Mom and
I wish I had time to write. I have elderly parents who are really failing all of a sudden, esp my mom. It's more important to be w/them, cook meals, do laundry, and other chores. I'd rather sit and hear their stories but feel I should always be working. It's hard. Family first.
We love a couple that gives back๐ซถ๐ป
Their joint donations, her signed vinyl and his signed jersey, raised almost $10,000 for Angel Flight KC; a transportation service for children battling illness. ๐ฅนโค๏ธ๐
Thatโs really F-ing amazing ๐ฏ
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Yes, several. Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Greece, Monaco, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. I did half of this as a single mom. I was determined to spend my tax refund to show my young daughter the world! Such great memories.
@GiUknit
I'm sure you are exhausted. My sister, brother, and I help my elderly parents who are able to stay at home but barely. My sister and I take food every week and my brother mows for them. But if it came down to what you're doing, I'd have to hire it out. Bless you. You're a
My daughter and me. I've always said she's my greatest accomplishment, and she is. Amy is a beautiful woman, a caring person, wonderful wife, mother, daughter, plus she's a talented dancer and real estate agent in L.A.!
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I needed to hear this. For a month, I've been concentrating on my parents, esp Dad since he was diagnosed w/dementia and put on Hospice. The funeral is Tues. I've written his obituary, the program, & his eulogy. I'm drained and sad, but I can't wait to get back to some normalcy.