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Beth Cato

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Beth Cato hails from Hanford, California, but currently writes and bakes cookies in a lair west of Phoenix, Arizona. She’s the Nebula Award-nominated author of A THOUSAND RECIPES FOR REVENGE from 47North (June 2023), plus the Clockwork Dagger duology and the Blood of Earth trilogy from Harper Voyager. Her short stories can be found in publications ranging from Beneath Ceaseless Skies to Uncanny Magazine. In 2019 and 2022, she won the Rhysling Award for speculative poetry.

Beth shares her household with her husband, son, and two feline overlords. Her website BethCato.com includes not only a vast bibliography, but a treasure trove of recipes for delectable goodies. Find her on Twitter as @BethCato and Instagram as @catocatsandcheese.

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Beth Cato Thank you so much! The book was inspired by several things. I've loved healer characters since I was a kid, but I was always disappointed that they ar…moreThank you so much! The book was inspired by several things. I've loved healer characters since I was a kid, but I was always disappointed that they are relegated to a sidekick role in most books and video games. I love steampunk and wanted to write something in that setting. My mom also raised me on Agatha Christie mysteries. My original idea for the book was 'Murder on the Orient Express, on an airship, with a healer as the lead character.' I expanded the story from there!(less)
Beth Cato Thanks for the question, Sarah! "The Deepest Poison" is indeed a prequel story and the events that happen are referred to throughout The Clockwork Dag…moreThanks for the question, Sarah! "The Deepest Poison" is indeed a prequel story and the events that happen are referred to throughout The Clockwork Dagger, though the story shows everything from a very different perspective. Read them in chronological order if you want, but there's no hard rule on that. (less)
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Bready or Not Original: Pumpkin Cinnamon Bars

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I’ve got to say, I love how the pictures of this recipe turned out. They do a lot to depict how tasty these bars are.

Bready or Not Original: Pumpkin Cinnamon Bars

I always look for recipes that use an entire can of pumpkin. I like using the whole thing and not worry

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First things first: this book is gorgeous. The authors did an amazing job staging the photos to showcase the brilliant colors and textures of the boards. The result is a hardcover book that would be very nice on a coffee table or in an office lobby.

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This book was recommended by a friend and I picked up a copy to read before passing it along to my church. The book guides readers through a 6-week interactive Bible study on the topic of migration, and does so in an incredibly positive light. It act ...more
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I've known the author of this book for ages, and I was excited to finally dig into this new graphic novel. It expands upon events in the immediate aftermath of Jesus's death and resurrection, and does so in a vibrant, full-color graphic novel format. ...more
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“He stopped moving among the shelves. She stopped as well and scanned the books around her. 'Such a glorious perfume, these old books.”
Beth Cato, The Clockwork Crown

“Ignorance didn’t feel like bliss. It felt like stupidity, and she hated it.”
Beth Cato, Breath of Earth

“Holiness may be found by being in the mere presence of books, without evening parting the pages.”
Beth Cato, The Clockwork Crown

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