Latest figures on the e-book revolution show some slowing of the exponential rate of growth, but surely that’s to be expected when the base-line was so recently zero. The numbers are still rising substantially, and the devices are in a … Continue reading →

If I ever doubted the gurus who keep telling us that the new media changes everything – I have been convinced. Hit over the head more like. In a good way. As in: I finally get it. Just checked the … Continue reading →

Happens every book. At least once. I am by nature and by nurture very careful (read obsessive) about the facts in my historical fiction. I check and double check. Indeed, there’s no excuse not to these days when you can … Continue reading →

It has been quite some six months. City of Promise for Simon & Schuster, finally got done after a series of editors danced across the pages – reflecting lots of changes at S&S. Michele Bove finally stepped in and took … Continue reading →

It’s so long since I’ve blogged on this site any kind of apology would be a joke. So I’ll just get started… First, thank you for coming. I am constantly moved, awed, humbled, and a lot of other things by … Continue reading →

Haven’t been here in ages and looks like that’s not going to change. Just too much on my plate. I do, however, Twitter. Please join me at BeverlySwerling on http://twitter.com

Hope I’m forgiven for co-opting the words of the cherished hymn for the title of this blog. That is truly what it’s felt like for much of the past seven or eight months. Last November I finished book four in … Continue reading →

On Monday, November 19, I typed The End at the bottom of the last page of the fourth book in The City of Dreams Series. (And if you want to know why I’ve waited so long to blog about it … Continue reading →

One of the delights of the intense research required by writing a novel set in past times is discovering something that was earth-shaking news when it happened, but is now forgotten by all but professional historians. As I go forward … Continue reading →

When I’m not actually writing my own fiction, one of the things I do that I like best is to mentor other writers. I’m working with a couple right now who are truly wonderful, and when their books come out … Continue reading →