The Prologue

Well, hello there, friend! 

In the spirit of starting this blog like any good story, I will begin with a little bit of background.

My name is Bethany, and I am 24 years old. I was born and raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, and currently reside in Hatboro, PA. I went to college for Psychology a few years back, but have found myself more inclined to write than anything else as of late. It's funny how things work out like that sometimes. Not so funny are my ever-looming student loans, though.

At the heart of it all, the real problem is my hunger for a good story, whether I read it or I write it. I think it all began when I was growing up, specifically in a home with books rather than cable television. At a young age, I grew to appreciate stories with a strong narrative, and in my adulthood, I am now attempting to pen such stories.

In this blog, I look forward to sharing my favorite finds for all genres and ages, and even sharing some of my own work. If you choose to read this blog, here are some of the things you can look forward to each week:

• Short Story Sunday - I absolutely love short stories. I think that it takes a strong author to create a well-rounded character in a matter of a few pages. Each Sunday, I will share some of my favorite short stories, written by authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Edgar Allan Poe, and even myself.
• Vocabulary Word of the Day - If there is one thing I learned as I began to develop my writing skills, it is that a broad vocabulary is your friend in the literary world. No one wants to read the same word ten times before the end of a paragraph. Join me as I expand my lexicon and better my ability to express myself.
• Weekly Book Reviews - Though much of my free time is taken up by creating my own stories, I am still an avid reader, and often times finish at least one book weekly. I choose books from different genres and authors, and will be happy to share my thoughts on each new novel I complete.
• Hump Day Book - Each Wednesday, on a day so aptly named Hump Day, I will suggest one of those gulity pleasure, tummy-tingling, toe-curling kind of books you don't want to read in public. Sure, these books aren't for everyone, but they certainly grab the attention of the reader.

I look forward to writing this pilot blog, and I hope you look forward to reading it! Thank you for stopping by, dear friend. Now let's see where the typing takes us...