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Beth Steury

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Beth immerses herself in the world of YA via substitute teaching, by connecting with the teenage staff and patrons at the fast food joint where she claims the back booth as her office, and by reading YA fiction.

She's a "cheerleader" for saving sex for marriage and an even bigger supporter of "renewed waiting" because it's never too late to make wiser, healthier choices. She welcomes questions and topic suggestions for the “Waiting Matters … Because YOU Matter” blog that inspired the Waiting Matters series.

Check out her Choices Matter series that follows Preston and Maggie as they navigate the choppy waters of high school, guy/girl relationships, and sex.

Beth is also active in the adoption community where she writes and speaks about her ex
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Sleuthing Successes and Inspirations

The slower pace of January and February coupled with the wintry conditions encouraged this DNA sleuth to indulge in many cozy nights tucked snuggly under a thick, soft throw while delving deeply into genetic mysteries. Sorting DNA matches, building family trees, and scouring archived vital records . . . oh my!

Three of those mysteries included—

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Sissy's story continues in this sequel to More than Grit. While times are hard for many in 1940 Kansas, Sissy and her parents carry the extra burden of grief. As sadness, guilt, and bitterness grip their hearts and lives, a growing distance strains t ...more
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I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I love that this realistic contemporary YA novel addresses tough issues. In addition to common teenage issues such as friendship challenges, academic expectations, and an on-again-off-again budding ...more
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First, count the cost. You have to be super persistent and yet teachable and you have to have thick skin because you’ll get a lot of criticism and rejection. Moreover, you probably aren’t going to make much money at it,. Second, connect with other as See Glenn’s answer.
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