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Bethany Maines 👊

@BethanyMaines

Bethany Maines is an award-winning traditional and indie novelist who crafts romantic tales of adventure… and now screenplays.

 Tacoma, WA
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Joined February 2010
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New FREE contest for writers of Romance and Women's Fiction — tinyurl.com/wdwcon9 — Judged by Agent Rachel Beck of Liza Dawson Associates, via @writingdaywksp. Winners get an agent critique of their work. #writingcommunity @writingdaywksp
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It's #releaseday for Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers! BUY amzn.to/3FGfkzF Featuring stories by @JudyPenzSheluk @PamBarnsley @CWBlackwell @ajcapper @PeggyRothschild @BiddyEarly @FocarileJames @GinaXGrant @juliehastrup @BethanyIrish @charliekkendo @eddielodi & me!
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ENT@ereadernewstoda12 May 2025
Grab this gr8 #RomanticComedy by #Awardwinning #author,@BethanyMaines Happy #Reading ereadernewstoday.com/book/el… #ereadernewstoday #BOTD #bargainbook #readers #BookoftheDay #romanticcomedy #booktwt #Amazon #readingworld #BooksWorthReading #romcom #readingforpleasure #ReadersCommunity
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Are you a member of BookSirens or just love getting advance copies of books? Elevator Ride is part a Book Sirens Book Bundle — check out all the fun books: booksirens.com/bundle/age-ga… #bookARC #whattoread #romance
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I'm not the only one celebrating a new book! Congrats to @Saralyn.Richard on the release of her new book - Mrs. Oliver's Twist! Check out this fun new mystery from an award winning author! amzn.to/3RmHXnH #WhattoRead #MysteryNovel
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More reviews from Elevator Ride readers! "Part rom-com, part romantic suspense, Ms. Maines skillfully walks that fine line between believable and just a little outrageous as this story unfolds." Buy now: amzn.to/3AnaMLQ #whattoread #romancebooks #readmoreromance
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I'm celebrating the release of Elevator Ride with a "prequel" post on @drusbookmusing drusbookmusing.com/vivian-ka… #whattoread #romance #mystery

A Day In My Life ~ Vivian Kaye by Bethany Maines

Vivian Kaye loitered in the expansive lobby of the Hoskins Building, sipping her coffee and watching the ebb and flow of employees to the elevators. Her boss, H

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Are We using our Powers for Good? donnellannbell.net/are-we-us… @BethanyMaines #romcom #mystery #thriller#amwriting #amreading #amwriting
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I'm guest blogging today with mystery writer Donnell Ann Bell! donnellannbell.net/
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Excited to announce that I'll be doing a Live on Instagram MARCH 28 with the Original Book Nerd. Go follow her on Insta! instagram.com/originalbookne…
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I'm celebrating the release of the #print edition of Elevator Ride with a guest post at joanneguidoccio.com/ about 10 things I learned while writing Elevator Ride. Come on over and say hello!
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Goodreads Giveaway ending soon! Last chance to enter! goodreads.com/giveaway/show/…
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It's my turn to blog @thestilettogang and I'm talking about giveaways (including mine). thestilettogang.com/2025/03/… #giveaway
What to Giveaway | The Stiletto Gang

What to Giveaway | The Stiletto Gang

Well, as a recipient of the occasional free book, I will confirm that yes, I think it's great when authors giveaway books.  However, many authors feel

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My advance reviewers are starting to post! I have no idea when or what advance reviewers post, so it's always terrifying or exhilarating to find a fresh review. This 5 star review absolutely won my heart - I love the emoji use.
"I'm so obsessed with Vivian! 😍 She's a queen 👑 who isn't afraid to put Rowan in his place. He's totally met his match! 🔥 It's giving major power couple vibes. I can't wait to see what happens next! #TeamVivian #PowerCouple"

ALT "I'm so obsessed with Vivian! 😍 She's a queen 👑 who isn't afraid to put Rowan in his place. He's totally met his match! 🔥 It's giving major power couple vibes. I can't wait to see what happens next! #TeamVivian #PowerCouple"

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#BookQuote Day I think we've all had a day (or 12) at work that feels like this.
“Forced celebration is against the Geneva Convention. You should file a complaint,” said Rowan. “You’re making that up,” said Vivian. “No, committing outrages upon personal dignity, is a war crime, but you’re just at work, so it probably doesn’t count.” “Funny, but some days, it feels like war.”

ALT “Forced celebration is against the Geneva Convention. You should file a complaint,” said Rowan. “You’re making that up,” said Vivian. “No, committing outrages upon personal dignity, is a war crime, but you’re just at work, so it probably doesn’t count.” “Funny, but some days, it feels like war.”

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Love print books? Check out the Elevator Ride #GoodreadsGiveaway! Get a print copy before the e-version is released! goodreads.com/giveaway/show/… #whattoread #readmoreromance #freebook #giveaway #printbook
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Elevator Ride #BookQuote Elevator Ride—Book 1 of the Valkyrie Brothers Trilogy—is a action-packed, age-gap rom-com mystery! Release Date: March 24 Learn more: amzn.to/3AnaMLQ
“You have pencils in your hair. Multiple pencils,” Rowan said, plucking one out and handing it to her. “That is for...” A lock of hair unrolled and fell against Vivian's face. “Structural integrity.”

ALT “You have pencils in your hair. Multiple pencils,” Rowan said, plucking one out and handing it to her. “That is for...” A lock of hair unrolled and fell against Vivian's face. “Structural integrity.”

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Shout out to Lois Winston ( @Anasleuth ) on the release of fourteenth (!!) Anastasia Pollack crafting mystery. If you're looking for a cozy series (with crafts included!) you can't beat this series. amzn.to/3CMybYr #whattoread #cozymystery #writingcommunity
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I'm guest blogging today over at Writer's Who Kill! I'm talking about the challenges of writing in multiple genres. Stop by and leave a comment! writerswhokill.blogspot.com/ #writerswhokill #writingcommunity #whattoread
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The Elevator Ride #GoodreadsGiveaway is officially open! goodreads.com/giveaway/show/… #whattoread #readmoreromance #freebook #giveaway #printbook
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