Since I was old enough to open a book, I’ve been a voracious reader with an infinite appetite for stories.
I love that word: stories. I was totally going to name one of my kids Story, but then I didn’t have another kid, and then Jenna Elfman stole my idea. *shakes fists at sky*
ANYway, my experience writing, finding editors, rewriting, building a platform via this blog – subsequently falling in love with blogging; editing, revising, several months where I had to just walk away, rewriting more, choosing a cover, surmounting the monstrous mountain of self-publishing know-how, and then finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel was a WHIRLWIND. The best part about it? The undying support and generosity of my husband and friends. They’re the reason I dug in and pushed for the finish line.
Even though publishing a novel is the craziest, scariest ride I’ve ever been on, I’m gonna do it again. And again. And again…
Because stories.
Obligatory 3rd person bio:
Beth Teliho is an award-winning author and artist who lives in Texas with her husband, two adventurous sons, and a veritable menagerie of pets. Restless in the mundane, she writes about the abnormal, paranormal, and just plain fantastical because that’s what quickens her heartbeat. She laughs at inappropriate jokes and prefers spicy food and margaritas to just about anything. Beth hopes to one day live in a tree house, where she can be an eccentric introvert with at least seven cats.
Want to connect with me? Visit my CONNECT page for all social media links. Need to reach me? Give me a shout at bethteliho@yahoo.com
Hi Beth-
Saw that we were both mentioned in the same tweet, so I came to check out your blog. I’m now a happy new follower!
Keep up the great work!
-Andrew
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wow, THANKS! You rock! checked out your blog too! You’re hysterical! Following you as well! 🙂
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Aww shucks thanks! You’re sweeter than a bakery on top of another bakery. I appreciate the kind words.
Keep up the great work on your blog! I can’t wait to follow.
Keep in touch!
-Andrew
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Hi, Beth! I just found your blog and I’ve been laughing my head off at your posts! Off to add you to my blog feed. Thanks!
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Wow, that’s like the hugest compliment evah! Thank YOU! I appreciate you reading!
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Evening, Beth. Wondering if you can help me out. Some others and I are self publishing a collection of short stories at the end of this month. I hear going on a ‘blog tour’ is the thing to do. I’m wondering if you’d be interested in hosting a post about the book. An interview or something… I’d love to have you over on my blog as well if you ever want to branch out from here. Here’s my email if you’re interested. (jennifer.m.zeiger@gmail.com) Keep up the writing=)
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What type of stories do you write? You blog looks great, I will have to wander around a bit and take it in.
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Thanks, Mike! I haven’t decided which genre to market this particular novel, but most likely some form of paranormal. Not witches, vamps, and weres (although I love those) but rather people with psychic gifts. My writing is fast-paced, mysterious, sometimes a little twisted, and always unexpected. I’ve done (twisted) romance, horror, and mystery also. The mundane tends to bore me so I like to make things interesting real fast. 🙂
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would love to read some. I like paranormal and twisted.
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KICK. ASS.
I’m submitting 2 of my faves to Writer’s Ink contests this week. Cross your fingers for me! Do you write? If so, are you on Writer’s Carnival by any chance? I have some of my pieces there. Great place for writers, btw.
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I don’t write, wish I had the talent for it but alas, no. My son, that kid can write but he is focused on his chosen career. If you want, point me at some of your stuff sometime and I will check it out.
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Hey Beth!
Thanks so much for following my blog and commenting! I always love new stalkers! 😉
I’ll be following your blog too! Have a great weekend!
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Of course! and thank you! I too appreciate new stalkers. 🙂
I love your content. I’ve told you before I LOVE NYC. Just wish I got there more often.
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Thanks so much. I’m not the greatest writer but I try to keep it fun!
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Words…like little blue pills. I love that 🙂
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🙂 Thanks. It’s true, right? Words have that power.
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I’ve got a present for you, sunshine 🙂
http://littlegrowingpains.com/2013/11/21/id-like-to-thank-the-academy/
Thank you for your awesome writing!
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And so begins the delving. Apparently I suck at beginning at the beginning. But I’ll try to find the threads.
Love that you take your words, craft them and ‘release them into the wild’. That’s quite an image 🙂
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Looking forward to following another writer on her journey!
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Likewise, Deanna! So glad to “meet” you. 🙂
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Hey Beth! Thought I would return the favor, thanks for following. You too have a pretty kick ass blog site! I’ll stick around and see what else you can get into 🙂
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Aw, thanks so much, Jackie! I’m so glad you’re here. You’re awesome!
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Beth, oh you look very fun to me! I’d love to hear more about your book. Congrats on getting it published! I’m always ready for a little fun. Thanks for the follow. I’ll be back to read more of your blog.
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Thanks, Amy! The book is in the process (final stages of editing and choosing a cover) of publishing right now….soon! Very soon I hope. So glad you stopped by!
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Congrats, Beth. I’ll be looking out for it.
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You DO look fun! 🙂
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*grins* Cool! thank you! I’m excited you stopped by. 🙂
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Deanna H. said I should drop by in a week’s time, so I thought I would pop by early for a little blog reconnaissance. So pleased to make your acquaintance.
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Navigator! I just saw this comment, so sorry! Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
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No worries at all, and you’re quite welcome.
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Hi Beth,
I’m hooked already. Love your pithy, fun and positive style. Eager to read more 🙂
Michelle
(MamaMick for Pres!)
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Well HI there! Thanks so much for stopping by! You rock! Even more reason you should be president….
and thank you for all the sweet compliments; you’re totally making my day. 🙂
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“…it’ll be fun, I promise.”
Now….why does that sound so familiar? Asks the Guy who has followed the white rabbit (and watched “The Matrix” about 15 times)
Back b4 he rented a life instead of movies…
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I nominated you for the Liebster Award! You can check out the details:
http://2bcreativeblog.com/2014/05/06/thank-you-rami/
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I just read that utterly amazing post “imperfectly perfect”. I am 17 and let me tell you that I’ve never said this to anyone but a very cute, very different friend of mine. You are beautiful! I mean it! Seventeen is a sacred age and seventeens don’t lie. (I guess i just made that up)
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Thank you. That was a tough post to write, trust me. It’s a scary-vulnerable feeling to be so candid about such things, but I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
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I understand. And I really mean what I said.
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It’s an awesome thing that you wrote a book! What genre?
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Hi there, and thank you! It’s sort of hard to put it in a category, but if I had to pick one (and I do)it would be Urban Fantasy.
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That sounds neatio. I know what you mean about picking a category. It’s dadblame wrong!
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Congratulations on the fp.
It’s a fantastic, moving post they picked.
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Aw, thanks Guap. I’m still blown away by it, and so very honored to be among the FP’d peeps. I genuinely never, ever thought I’d have that badge on my sidebar. It makes me feel very warm & fuzzy inside. 🙂
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Ah, your blog is EXCELLENT. There’s nothing I love more than being able to literally laugh out loud when I read, and you, my dear, have me rolling on the floor. So glad to find you! Let’s be friends 😀
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I mentioned you in my Virtual Blog Tour! No pressure to respond or anything, just thought you’d like to know 🙂 Happy writing!
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Is this my first time visiting? How is that possible?! It is adorably kickass awesome here. So glad to find you. Although not all that glad. Because now I have to follow you. And I have zero bandwidth for more aweseome blogs. Zero space in my inbox. Sigh.
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Hey Jennifer! “adorably kickass awesome” is just about the coolest compliment EVAH. Thank you so much! And hey, I totally know what you mean by NO ROOM AT THE INN with more blogs to follow!!! If everyone weren’t so badass, amirite? Such talent out there.
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Oh yes, you do look like fun Beth!!
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Julie! Thanks for all the blog love! Where did you come from? I love you already. You’re not a blogger? I want to know more about this lovely lady who’s been so nice to me and reads my stuff! 🙂
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Hi Beth, I’ve been enjoying your blog each visit. Shoot me an email if you’re interested in guest authoring. You’ll see I have a dynamic, responsive readership. =)
Diana
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Love the blog and good luck with the book!
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Shhhh…. I got you something nice. Come to my page. I don’t know how to “ping”.
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Happy Birthday! 🙂
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Just passing through to wish you happy holidays, and a happy new year to you and yours.
Hope all is well in your part of the world!
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We DO have a lot in common, the whole I got a degree in something else and then kids got in the way (I blame mine too- but my life would be so boring without them 😉 ). Thanks for sharing your writing journey- can’t wait to read more.
Too bad you’re all the way in Texas; I’d like to meet for margaritas!
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Julia, if our geographical worlds ever cross, we are having that damn margarita! I would SO love that!!
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Oh, Oh, Oh … I wanna be a Beth groupie, I wanna be a Beth groupie!!!!
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Well, I’m a Beth Groupie, and I can tell you — It. Changed. My. Life.
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She’s pretty much just splendiferous!!!
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I hope this brings a little sunshine into your day! https://lizajanechronicles.wordpress.com/2016/07/21/sunshine-blogger-award/
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More than you could know, thank you so much!
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