Beth Alvarez - Author of Epic Fantasy

Author: Beth

  • What the runes say

    It’s probably no surprise that my love affair with the runic alphabet started because of The Hobbit. I can read and write in Norse runes (Which are basically just Dwarven runes that humans have stolen, obviously) though I’ve not written in them since college. Fellow classmates would, from time to… Read the rest…

  • Friday Photo Break, vol. 47

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    Like winter, autumn here is almost nonexistent. In mid-November on a 75 degree day, you couldn’t have asked for a better time to be outside taking pictures. The sky was vibrant and the tips of the trees were just beginning to be touched with fall color. The moon was riding… Read the rest…

  • Meet My Dolls: Part Four

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    Out of the four dolls in my collection, Lillibelle is the only one who has nothing to do with my writing. Lilli was a surprise, a special gift from my Dad as another model for me to practice sewing for.She’s absolutely tiny, a Fairyland Pukipuki Ante with the default face-up.… Read the rest…

  • Friday Photo Break, vol. 46

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    The winters here are typically very mild. When the weather reported we were to expect an ice storm, I pictured something like what an ice storm would be up in Illinois, where I grew up. Apparently, a Memphis ice storm is just a few icicles on trees… and not very… Read the rest…

  • Meet My Dolls: Part Three

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    The third doll to join my collection was Vahn, a doll embodiment of a young soldier who befriends Firal and uses the opportunity to flirt mercilessly with her friends. While he wasn’t a part of my collection plans at all, I knew the doll was perfect for the character at… Read the rest…

  • Friday Photo Break, vol. 45

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    Some more spring green and pretty blooms to warm up your Friday afternoon. With Christmas so close, maybe I should be posting something more festive, instead?… Read the rest…

  • Blog hop questionnaire!

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    I’ve never done a blog hop before, so this is exciting for me. My dear friend Megan tagged me to participate in her blog hop entry, which can be read on her blog here. I was given four questions to answer, and here they are: 1. What are you writing?… Read the rest…