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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · 1d

It was a pleasure to review SUNSHINE GIRL, a loving tribute to newspapers and a captivating story about a family connected to the news biz. smallpresspicks.com/sunshine-girl/.

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Sunshine Girl - Small Press Picks

As a former journalist, and as a citizen who is deeply concerned about the multiple threats facing the news media today, I was heartened and moved by Sunshine Girl, which can be seen as an extended tr...

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · 1d

You are so welcome, Nancy! Your book was so powerful.

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Nancy Townsley @nancytownsley.bsky.social · 1d

I had made myself a note (so many notes!) to circle back around to the wonderful @bethcastrodale.bsky.social in November to see if she'd had time to read my debut novel Sunshine Girl. She beat me to the punch with this amazing review! Thank you, thank you, Beth.

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From Beth Castrodale's review of my debut novel Sunshine Girl in Small Press Picks.

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · 25d

I'm deeply grateful to Whale Road Review for publishing a conversation about occult fiction between me and the insightful novelist Ellen Birkett Morris.

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Whale Road Review @whaleroadreview.bsky.social · 26d

Issue 40 features work by @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social @bethcastrodale.bsky.social @rita-tiwari.bsky.social @jhhwriter.bsky.social @beekaekae.bsky.social @nfako.bsky.social...

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · 25d

You are so welcome!

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Sep 8

I thoroughly enjoyed LAST NIGHT AT THE DISCO, a thrill trip of a novel helmed by the endlessly scheming clubber/poet Lynda Boyle. Look out for the book in October, and check out my review:
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Last Night at the Disco - Small Press Picks

I’ve long been a fan of escapist entertainment, never more so than in these deeply troubling times. So I was delighted to learn about–and read–Last Night at the Disco, a rollicking and hilarious thril...

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Aug 30

I'm so grateful to @michellehooverauth.bsky.social for hosting me on the 7am Novelist and for asking so many thoughtful questions. It was a delight!

Michelle Hoover @michellehooverauth.bsky.social · Aug 27

@bethcastrodale.bsky.social is such a wonderful advocate for small press books. Check out her latest release. She's crossing genres with so much creativity, which is difficult to do in traditional publishing these days. #writingcommunity #writingtips #podcast #substack #authorshelpingauthors

Beth Castrodale: 'Without Empathy, Horror Fails'

Her latest, THE INHABITANTS, is out now

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Aug 12

IT’S NO FUN ANYMORE is an unflinchingly frank story collection that explores multiple effects of the traumas that women face. The result is a haunting and deeply relevant book. Check out my review: smallpresspicks.com/its-no-fun-a....

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It's No Fun Anymore - Small Press Picks

The stories in this unflinchingly frank and emotionally resonant collection explore multiple effects of the traumas that women face, whether from abusive or emotionally absent partners, from the physi...

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Bianca Vandenbos @booknotions.bsky.social · Aug 9

Another great Behind The Book Q&A!

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Behind The Book Caged With CC Robinson - Book Notions

Newsletters Behind The Book Caged With CC Robinson New Information about Upcoming Book Related News Behind The Book Caged With CC Robinson Mickey Mikkelson has once again graciously connected me with ...

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks so much for conducting such a thoughtful interview, @booknotions.bsky.social!

Bianca Vandenbos @booknotions.bsky.social · Jul 21

New Substack post Writing 101 A Day In The Life: Beth Castrodale! Its free for everyone! @bethcastrodale.bsky.social

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Writing 101 A Day In The Life: Beth Castrodale

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jul 8

I really enjoyed ALL THIS CAN BE TRUE, a novel about second chances in love and life, told through the points of view of two women who’ve been put to the test by personal trials. Check out my review: smallpresspicks.com/all-this-can....

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All This Can Be True - Small Press Picks

As we approach or make our way through middle age, many of us ask some difficult questions of ourselves: Are we truly living the life our earlier selves envisioned? What dreams, or great loves, did we...

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Jul 8

AFTER PEARL by @stepheneoannou.bsky.social was included in @electricliterature.com's "15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Summer" list! buff.ly/kEV02jJ

Treat yourself to AFTER PEARL: bit.ly/3D0sW7q
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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jun 7

You are so welcome, Emily!

Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you for including THE INHABITANTS in this thoughtful essay, Beth!

Beth Kephart @bethkephart.bsky.social · Jun 4

How do we write place? How do we (let's start with this) see it? Thoughts, with appreciation for @bethcastrodale.bsky.social, #GeraldineBrooks, #VincenzoLatronico, #CynthiaReeves, #AlysonHagy, #DebbieLevy, and #YaelvanderWouden. thehushandthehowl.substack.com/p/on-writing...

On Writing Place

thoughts on the art of magnification, with assists from Beth Castrodale, Vincenzo Latronico, Geraldine Brooks, and others

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Jun 2

The short stories in ALTERNATIVE FACTS take us where no journalist could ever tread: deep into the psyches of notable figures–from B. F. Skinner to Paris Hilton–in ways that are insightful and entertainingly absurd. smallpresspicks.com/alternative-....
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Alternative Facts - Small Press Picks

The stories in Alternative Facts feature notable real-world figures (for example, political consultant Kellyanne Conway, psychologist B. F. Skinner, photojournalist Burhand Ozbilici, novelist Thomas P...

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Beth Kephart @bethkephart.bsky.social · Jun 1

So very grateful to the exquisite Noelle Gibbs of @reedmagazine.bsky.social for this conversation about the making of Tomorrow Will Bring Sunday's News: A Philadelphia Story. @tursulowepress.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVzA...

#17 Beth Kephart Interview Dec 2024

YouTube video by In the Reeds (Podcast)

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Regal House Publishing @regalhouse.bsky.social · May 10

We are delighted to welcome Donna Baier Stein to our RHP family and to bring you her novel COURTESAN TO THE BUDDHA as part of our stellar Summer 27 Frontlist Season! Welcome Donna! regalhousepublishing.com/donna-baier-...

Donna Baier Stein

As a child, Donna Baier Stein wrote her first story, “Melissa in Book World” about a little girl who lived underwater in a world of books. As an adult, she’s happy to have had that foreshadowing co…

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Regal House Publishing @regalhouse.bsky.social · May 10

How COOL is this???? Miriam Gershow's CLOSER is one of Bookshop.org's "50 Preorder Picks: Books We Can't Wait to Read." #happydance @miriamgershow.bsky.social regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/closer/

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · May 1

THREE GUESSES, a revelatory novella-in-letters, considers how a willingness to be open–even vulnerable–with others can lead to lasting friendships. Look out for the book in June, and check out my review:
smallpresspicks.com/three-guesses/
@regalhouse.bsky.social #bookreview #novels #novellas

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Laura Scalzo @laurascalzo.bsky.social · May 1

Oh please read this beautiful artwork from my beloved friend @melostrom.bsky.social.

Lost Balloon @lostballoon.bsky.social · Apr 30

You are going to love our new piece by @melostrom.bsky.social! Check out “Krasner.” lost-balloon.com/2025/04/30/k...

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Regal House Publishing @regalhouse.bsky.social · Apr 15

We're celebrating the release today of Beth Hahn's THE CITY BENEATH HER, a riveting blend of literary thriller and feminist noir that delivers an electrifying tale of suspense. Happy #bookbirthday, Beth! regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/the-city-ben...

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Beth Castrodale @bethcastrodale.bsky.social · Apr 1

I highly recommend VICTORS, an action-packed World War I-era novel featuring the Harlem Hellfighters, romance, intrigue, and jazz. Bottom line: I couldn’t put it down.
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Victors: A Novel of Love, War & Jazz - Small Press Picks

To my mind, Victors is the perfect historical novel, weaving together richly developed characters, a compelling plot, and a solid grounding in historical details. Together, these elements bring import...

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Nick Kolakowski @nkolakowski.bsky.social · Mar 22

In NYC with no plans tonight? The great @robwhart.bsky.social is helping me roll out WHERE THE BONES LIE at @kewandwillow.bsky.social in Queens! C’mon down!

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Charlotte Bennardo @charbennardo.bsky.social · Mar 22

Find your books on the pirate site LibGen? Don't despair, DO SOMETHING!
1-Join the Authors Guild who, with bestselling authors, has instituted a class action lawsuit. There are other things you can do, so join!
2-Share this link with all your writing friends and the writing community.
3-FIGHT BACK!

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