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Beverly Allen

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in North Tonawanda, New York, The United States

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http://www.beverlyallenmysteries.com/

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Mystery

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Beverly Allen is the author of Bloom and Doom, For Whom the Bluebell Tolls, and Floral Depravity, three books in the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime. Beverly is a pseudonym of Barbara Early, chosen because when she says “Barb Early” too quickly or in a noisy room, people hear “Beverly” anyway. She resides in Western New York state with her ever-patient husband and four naughty but adorable cats.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Beverly Allen One disturbing trend I see is that concern for finding the best way to get published often far exceeds the concern for learning how to write. Writing …moreOne disturbing trend I see is that concern for finding the best way to get published often far exceeds the concern for learning how to write. Writing is a craft, and it takes time to learn.

I don't believe that first manuscript automatically has to be put in a drawer, as some writing instructors will tell you. But I also don't think it makes sense to self-publish it immediately, either. Instead, read good books on writing, take classes and workshops. Join a critique group. Write and rewrite. Learn how to self-edit. Read lots of books in your genre. Study what your read. Expect that it will take at least several years of diligent work to produce something that is marketable.

THEN you can worry about the best way to get published.(less)

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How do you get inspired to write?

Beverly Allen The best inspiration for writing is a looming deadline. The second best motivator is a household task I'm avoiding. I get a lot of writing done when I…moreThe best inspiration for writing is a looming deadline. The second best motivator is a household task I'm avoiding. I get a lot of writing done when I should be cleaning the bathroom, for example.

I do have days when my writing seems especially inspired, and I love what I've produced and the words flow easily. On those days, I set everything else aside and write as much as I can. But I think it's a bad idea for writers to wait for inspiration. I'd never finish a book.(less)

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Average rating: 3.92 · 1,501 ratings · 282 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Bloom and Doom (Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery #1) 3.88 avg rating — 788 ratings — published 2014 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	For Whom the Bluebell Tolls (Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery #2) 3.99 avg rating — 412 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Floral Depravity (Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery #3) 3.91 avg rating — 301 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eleanor Gets Burned: AniMedics (AniMedics Burns Book 1) by Beverly Allen (Goodreads Author), Carita Allen (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The long-awaited book news, and it's big! I'm happy to be joining the Murder, She Wrote team!

Let's all welcome BARBARA EARLY to the MURDER, SHE WROTE team! Hi I'm Terrie Moran and this is exciting news. Please join me in welcoming fantastic mystery writer, Barbara Early, author of the Vintage Toyshop series ( some of you also will know her as Beverly Allen, author of the Bridal Bouquet Shop se Read more of this blog post »

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The Traitor in the Tunnel (The Agency, #3)

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