As if the first year of high school wasn't hard enough, Beth Anderson finds herself starting it in a brand-new town, far from her best friend Elizabeth and every other friend she's ever had. At first, she feels up to the challenge and even excited about it, especially when oh-so-cute Tristan strikes up a flirtation by her locker one morning. But Beth's self-confidence quickly evaporates as Tristan begins behaving strangely towards her, the meanest mean girl at school initiates a vendetta against her, and she can't seem to make a single friend, no matter how hard she tries. As fall slowly leans toward winter, she is confronted with challenges that threaten to undermine her self-esteem completely, until she finally gets an inkling that Beth Anderson just might happen to be someone worth fighting for. A richly realized tale of adolescent angst and insecurity, The Fall of Beth Anderson will resonate with every teenager who's ever doubted their self-worth....

Another word for home // strains / to lift, an eternity sustained by terrain // a retract purpose a process of enlightenment / reduced to a new game //Created//In this way an empty pitcher ignites thirst // found voices from wells hidden by sand / will be filled' (from "Terrane"). Beth Anderson is the editor and publisher of reference press chapbook.

Get ready to devour The Magic Eaters: over 1500 pages of dystopian YA fantasy featuring dragons, romance, and a magical world like no other. Blogger Sara R. Cleveland said, "The Frost Eater is hands down the best YA book I have read in a long time. Maybe ever." One-click to get the entire acclaimed series for one low price! ••• Book 1 Description: A spoiled royal hungry for excitement. A young man who hates nobles. Can they foil a kidnapping before they fall prey to an enemy's deadly magic? Seventeen-year-old Princess Nora Abrios is lonely and bored. Though she’s a frost eater who creates magical ice, she’d give anything for a chance to really cut loose. When a commoner’s flying antics capture her attention, she seizes the opportunity to partner up and escape her dreary palace duties. Krey West’s girlfriend Zeisha disappeared weeks ago. He vowed to discover her fate. So when his unusual magic catches the eye of the privileged princess, he jumps at the chance to find his love by exploiting the monarchy he hates. But he’s surprised by his feisty new ally’s willingness to defy her family and dig deep into the nation’s darkest secrets… As new evidence shocks Nora, she makes the fateful choice to flee the capital and join Krey in banishment. And when they uncover a sinister plot which runs darker than the disappearance of one girl, Krey resolves to do whatever it takes…even if he must face down a dragon. Can Nora and Krey save Zeisha and expose a shadowy enemy, or will their prying spell their doom? ••• The Magic Eaters is an enthralling dystopian YA fantasy trilogy, with a sci-fi/fantasy prequel. If you like funny and capricious heroines, smart and snarky heroes, romance subplots, and unique world-building, then you’ll adore Carol Beth Anderson’s fast-paced series. Buy The Magic Eaters and devour its dark magic today!

THE END, Rena wrote on the calendar square. Rena Abrios, the only living seer on the planet of Anyari, has her most horrific vision yet—she foresees the apocalypse. Soon, nearly every human on her peaceful, technologically advanced planet will die. Rena even knows who’s behind it: philanthropist Alvun Merak. This type of prophecy can’t be averted. Despite that, Rena believes her sister, seventeen-year-old Ellin, is meant to fight it. The more Ellin learns about Merak, the more alarmed she becomes. He’s funding an archeological dig with mysterious, world-ending potential. Ellin, her boyfriend Trett, and Rena scramble to stop him. But Merak’s wealth and power may make him unbeatable. And the seer and her sister know that fate is the fiercest enemy of all. Will anyone survive the prophesied apocalypse? ••• The Seer’s Sister is the exciting sci-fi prequel to The Magic Eaters YA fantasy trilogy. It’s a full-length novel that can be read before or after the trilogy or as a standalone. If you like imperfect characters worth rooting for, villains with dark secrets, romantic subplots, and in-depth worldbuilding, then you’ll love Carol Beth Anderson’s heart-pounding tale. ••• Content note: The Seer’s Sister contains scenes of abduction and captivity, along with plotlines relating to cancer and death, including discussion of a child’s death.

A spoiled royal hungry for excitement. A young man who hates nobles. Can they foil a kidnapping before they fall prey to an enemy's deadly magic? Seventeen-year-old Princess Nora Abrios is lonely and bored. Though she’s a frost eater who creates magical ice, she’d give anything for a chance to really cut loose. When a commoner’s flying antics capture her attention, she seizes the opportunity to partner up and escape her dreary palace duties. Krey West’s girlfriend Zeisha disappeared weeks ago. He vowed to discover her fate. So when his unusual magic catches the eye of the privileged princess, he jumps at the chance to find his love by exploiting the monarchy he hates. But he’s surprised by his feisty new ally’s willingness to defy her family and dig deep into the nation’s darkest secrets… As new evidence shocks Nora, she makes the fateful choice to flee the capital and join Krey in banishment. And when they uncover a sinister plot which runs darker than the disappearance of one girl, Krey resolves to do whatever it takes…even if he must face down a dragon. Can Nora and Krey save Zeisha and expose a shadowy enemy, or will their prying spell their doom? ••• The Frost Eater is the enthralling first book in the Magic Eaters dystopian YA fantasy trilogy. If you like funny and capricious heroines, smart and snarky heroes, romance subplots, and unique world-building, then you’ll adore Carol Beth Anderson’s fast-paced tale. Buy The Frost Eater and devour its dark magic today!