Barbara Swihart Miller
@bsmbooks.bsky.social
Author, Wife, Mother. You can find me at www.bsmbooks.net. I am also a member of Pen and Pier www.penandpier.com.
It is important every once in a while to step out of our own little world and look at what's going on around us. I love that my kids' scout pack collects food donations for our local Food Pantry every year.
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It is important every once in a while to step out of our own little world and look at what's going on around us. I love that my kids' scout pack collects food donations for our local Food Pantry every year.
Writing with Gratitude: an Interview with Barbara Swihart Miller
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Writing with Gratitude: an Interview with Barbara Swihart Miller
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Writing with Gratitude: an Interview with Barbara Swihart Miller
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We are happy to announce our very first anthology is coming out on November 24th! Rough Seas & Strange Yarns captures short stories, poems, and visual art of fifteen Pen & Pier members, all focusing on the theme: Ocean. You can pre-order the eBook now www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY715J2...
Rough Seas and Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology
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November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We are happy to announce our very first anthology is coming out on November 24th! Rough Seas & Strange Yarns captures short stories, poems, and visual art of fifteen Pen & Pier members, all focusing on the theme: Ocean. You can pre-order the eBook now www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY715J2...
While the Oregon Trail was the most well-known route to the Gold Fields, the Isthmus of Panama was a quicker, safer, and much more expensive way to go. In the "Call of Gold," Jacob takes this route, encountering danger as he takes part in a Pack Mule train. www.amazon.com/Call-Gold-Ba...
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
While the Oregon Trail was the most well-known route to the Gold Fields, the Isthmus of Panama was a quicker, safer, and much more expensive way to go. In the "Call of Gold," Jacob takes this route, encountering danger as he takes part in a Pack Mule train. www.amazon.com/Call-Gold-Ba...
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Interview with Author Kevin Carver
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October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The Rough Art of Editing
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The Rough Art of Editing
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October 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Rough Art of Editing
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My short story, "The Perfect Mummy" is now available in a horror anthology by Dragon Soul Press! Come and check it out! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My short story, "The Perfect Mummy" is now available in a horror anthology by Dragon Soul Press! Come and check it out! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
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Interview With Fantasy Writer Siddhi
Interview questions by Ute and Barbara
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October 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
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September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
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October 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
September 19 to 21, 2025. The third annual Pen & Pier retreat!
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Thank you, @dragon_soul_press, for accepting my book!
Here is a link to preorder:
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Here is a link to preorder:
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October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thank you, @dragon_soul_press, for accepting my book!
Here is a link to preorder:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Here is a link to preorder:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
My MC is a real scoundrel. He's morals lie on the wrong side of the law. He likes the ladies and making a buck. He is confident, charming, and persuasive. Despite all this, he loves his family, his wife and his son. He swears a lot, which is a taboo in that day and age.
#PlotTober Day 9: MC personality & behaviors
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
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Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
My MC is a real scoundrel. He's morals lie on the wrong side of the law. He likes the ladies and making a buck. He is confident, charming, and persuasive. Despite all this, he loves his family, his wife and his son. He swears a lot, which is a taboo in that day and age.
The WIP I am plotting is inspired by a true story. An innocent man is convicted and sent to jail for the murder of his wife. It is not a mystery novel, per say but one where he searches for justice for himself and for his family.
#PlotTober Day 2: Initial ideas
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The WIP I am plotting is inspired by a true story. An innocent man is convicted and sent to jail for the murder of his wife. It is not a mystery novel, per say but one where he searches for justice for himself and for his family.
This month, I am working on plotting the next novel that I will be writing. It is a historical fiction novel set during the early 20th century in the midwestern state of Indiana.
#PlotTober Day 1: Introduce yourself & your WIP
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.
#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky
October 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This month, I am working on plotting the next novel that I will be writing. It is a historical fiction novel set during the early 20th century in the midwestern state of Indiana.
This castle in Schwering, Germany, is seen twice in the novel I am currently writing. The first time is on a journey to new lands, and the second time escaping from absolute terror.
October 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This castle in Schwering, Germany, is seen twice in the novel I am currently writing. The first time is on a journey to new lands, and the second time escaping from absolute terror.
I'm raising funds for my year of Scouting. Would you be willing to support me? You can use this link to help me reach my goal: trails-end.com/store/scout/...
October 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm raising funds for my year of Scouting. Would you be willing to support me? You can use this link to help me reach my goal: trails-end.com/store/scout/...
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Autumn is a good season for sunset skies near Pismo Beach, CA. I was lucky to catch this on an evening hike — another time I’m glad to not stay home.
Also trying out my iPhone 17 Pro. Pretty good resolution: at 300DPI the pano could print 42” wide. #getoutdoors #photography #nature #sunset
Also trying out my iPhone 17 Pro. Pretty good resolution: at 300DPI the pano could print 42” wide. #getoutdoors #photography #nature #sunset
October 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Autumn is a good season for sunset skies near Pismo Beach, CA. I was lucky to catch this on an evening hike — another time I’m glad to not stay home.
Also trying out my iPhone 17 Pro. Pretty good resolution: at 300DPI the pano could print 42” wide. #getoutdoors #photography #nature #sunset
Also trying out my iPhone 17 Pro. Pretty good resolution: at 300DPI the pano could print 42” wide. #getoutdoors #photography #nature #sunset
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Hello! It's Pen & Pier. We finally decided to join social media. Our group's been meeting regularly for 2 years. We do things like annual retreats, critique groups, in-person & online meetings. We're just a bunch of writers helping each other out. Come check out our website and join us on Discord.
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Hello! It's Pen & Pier. We finally decided to join social media. Our group's been meeting regularly for 2 years. We do things like annual retreats, critique groups, in-person & online meetings. We're just a bunch of writers helping each other out. Come check out our website and join us on Discord.
It is in its first draft stage, but this is the chapter I am working on right now, just about 2/3 of the way in.
October 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It is in its first draft stage, but this is the chapter I am working on right now, just about 2/3 of the way in.
It is important to take time away from writing to spend time with the man I love more than anything. Without him, my inspiration would fall flat!
September 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It is important to take time away from writing to spend time with the man I love more than anything. Without him, my inspiration would fall flat!
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Hey y'all!
My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
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My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 26, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Hey y'all!
My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
My writing group is publishing an anthology and I am so stoked! We are currently looking for ARC readers. If you like short stories of various genres then please fill out this survey! Looking at end of 2025 for our release!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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When Pen & Pier writers get together, it's always a fun time. Featuring @bsmbooks.bsky.social , @mdornish.bsky.social , @kevincarver.bsky.social , @journey-on.bsky.social , @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social , among others, & also my awesome @shortwavebooks.bsky.social T-shirt!
September 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
When Pen & Pier writers get together, it's always a fun time. Featuring @bsmbooks.bsky.social , @mdornish.bsky.social , @kevincarver.bsky.social , @journey-on.bsky.social , @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social , among others, & also my awesome @shortwavebooks.bsky.social T-shirt!
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Congrats to @cateyepress.bsky.social and fellow #PenandPier writer @uteorgassa.bsky.social on a fantastic new anthology, MODERN MUMMIES! That’s a wrap!
September 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Congrats to @cateyepress.bsky.social and fellow #PenandPier writer @uteorgassa.bsky.social on a fantastic new anthology, MODERN MUMMIES! That’s a wrap!
I realize today that much of life can seem like you are stuck in the fog, that you can't see past the current crisis going on. But, if you just take a step back and take a deep breath, you'll find that the fog is only temporary, and as you are going through it, it is slowly disappearing.
September 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I realize today that much of life can seem like you are stuck in the fog, that you can't see past the current crisis going on. But, if you just take a step back and take a deep breath, you'll find that the fog is only temporary, and as you are going through it, it is slowly disappearing.
"The Other Side of the Door" by David Wayne is a powerful memoir that gives you a raw and unfiltered look into what goes on behind the scenes of Mental and Verbal Abuse. It is now available on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ68MR68
The Other Side of the Door
The Other Side of the Door [Wayne, David, Miller, Barbara Swihart] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Other Side of the Door
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September 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"The Other Side of the Door" by David Wayne is a powerful memoir that gives you a raw and unfiltered look into what goes on behind the scenes of Mental and Verbal Abuse. It is now available on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ68MR68
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100% this. We’ve got an incredible bog body story in our upcoming Modern Mummies anthology from @uteorgassa.bsky.social. You won’t want to miss it (or the other stories). www.cateyepress.com/modern-mummies
July 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
100% this. We’ve got an incredible bog body story in our upcoming Modern Mummies anthology from @uteorgassa.bsky.social. You won’t want to miss it (or the other stories). www.cateyepress.com/modern-mummies