I've written over 60 articles on art and education for online and print publication, as well as web content and ad copy. For three years I owned and operated a resume writing business.
In 2016, I closed shop on resumes and devoted myself to my true writing loves: fiction and memoir.
This journey began decades ago. After writing three novels, I found myself tangled in revisions and isolated as a writer. At 34, I decided to send myself back to school. While earning my MFA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida, I learned the revision skills I needed and joined a fellowship of wonderful writers. I graduated in 2013, with a fourth novel under my belt. I am excited to say that several of my works are now ready to be out in the world, and I have begun seeking representation to help with that process.
In 2016, I closed shop on resumes and devoted myself to my true writing loves: fiction and memoir.
This journey began decades ago. After writing three novels, I found myself tangled in revisions and isolated as a writer. At 34, I decided to send myself back to school. While earning my MFA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida, I learned the revision skills I needed and joined a fellowship of wonderful writers. I graduated in 2013, with a fourth novel under my belt. I am excited to say that several of my works are now ready to be out in the world, and I have begun seeking representation to help with that process.
Fiction
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"Demon Penis Octopus" Novel Excerpt
Condoms and Hot Tubs Don't Mix, Anthology by Beating Windward Press, Forthcoming, 2018 Eight-year-old Sarah is mystified when her mother gives her The Talk, complete with diagrams, after her older sister Nina has become pregnant. She's even more mystified when Miss Amy, the children's church leader, gathers all the children to lay hands on Sarah and pray the demon out. As Sarah tries to make sense of penises and demons and what it means for a girl to be "good," the hairline fissures in her family and church widen. To read "Demon Penis Octopus," along with other excellent pieces that explore the awkward side of sex, visit: Condoms and Hot Tubs Don't Mix, Anthology by Beating Windward Press, June, 2018 Listen to Bethany and other contributing authors read excerpts from the Book Launch via Drunken Odyssey's podcast. Watch the readings on editor Leslie Salas' Facebook page (Bethany's reading begins at 26:26). "Hunger is a Wanderer" Other Orlandos, Anthology by Burrow Press, 2017 After 15 years living in England to avoid Apartheid, Anele returns to Soweto as an investor, eager to foster growth and equality in her home country. With her misshapen guide Sehlolo, she climbs the cooling towers of the decommissioned Orlando Power Plant, only to discover that the celebrated end of Apartheid might not be all that it has promised. To read "Hunger is a Wanderer," as well as many other short works that are based on Orlandos around the world, visit: Other Orlandos, Anthology by Burrow Press, 2017 |
Additional Fiction
In Submission: The Former Lives of Buildings, a novel dealing with memory, denial, and dreams spanning generations.
In Progress: How I Became a Virgin, coming of age novel dealing with sex, art, and religion. Novel is in final revision stage.
In Progress: Listening to Jacquelyn, novel of a man with autism and extremely sensitive hearing. Early revision stage.
In Submission: The Former Lives of Buildings, a novel dealing with memory, denial, and dreams spanning generations.
In Progress: How I Became a Virgin, coming of age novel dealing with sex, art, and religion. Novel is in final revision stage.
In Progress: Listening to Jacquelyn, novel of a man with autism and extremely sensitive hearing. Early revision stage.
Memoir & Personal Essay
"The Reality of Our Hopes" Guest Blog post on Ghost Parachute exploring the connection between grieving over Parkland and other mass shootings and waiting for a kidney transplant for my husband.
In Submission: "Driving Lessons," a personal essay about my family's journey during my husband's experience of losing his vision.
In Submission: "What I Didn't Tell You," a short personal essay dealing with raising a daughter after divorce.
In Submission: "Postpartum," a flash memoir exploring loss of identity after child birth.
In Submission: "Driving Lessons," a personal essay about my family's journey during my husband's experience of losing his vision.
In Submission: "What I Didn't Tell You," a short personal essay dealing with raising a daughter after divorce.
In Submission: "Postpartum," a flash memoir exploring loss of identity after child birth.
Articles & Other Nonfiction
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Sample Articles: Art
Airbrush Action Magazine Work by Bethany DuVall in this issue: Feature Article: Opening the Door on a Secret Priesthood Column: Strokes of Genius Product review by Mitch Kim, da Vinci brushes New class reviews eHow.com Definition of Overlapping (or Overcoming Your Inner Gestalt) The Difference Between Acrylic and Tempera Paints How to Learn Brush Strokes for Acrylic Paint How to Draw 3D Art What is Faux Wood? Answerbag.com Cave Paintings Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper Latex Paint Glazes Editing Projects
Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombing, Award-winning nonfiction book by Arnie Bernstein. Developmental edits. The Holistic Community Magazine, HD Counseling, LLC. Developmental and copy edits. The Florida Review, Submissions Editor, 2013. |
Samples: Education
Monarch Learning Academy Web copy by Bethany DuVall: Home Philosophy Mission Other Monarch Projects: Grant proposals, advertising copy, teacher orientation design, review and develop elementary curriculum (when the school began as The Volant School) Memorial Middle School, OCPS Professional development design and implementation to teach electives instructors to integrate literacy strategies, develop and implement multi-disciplinary fine arts curriculum, design formative, interim, summative assessments, evaluation partnerships with students University of Central Florida In the role of instructor: Develop and implement face-to-face and online curriculum including evaluation partnerships with students for the course Introduction to Creative Writing, covering creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry; In the role of graduate teaching assistant: develop print and online assessments for courses Theory and Practice of Creative Writing and Editing for Writers International Academy of Design and Technology In the role of instructor: Develop humanities curriculum to integrate contemporary careers in commercial arts for courses Prehistory to Renaissance and Renaissance to Present, including formative, interim, and summative assessment Previously on eHow.com (Articles no longer active) Nigerian Art Activities for Kids Exercises with Bar Graphs for Children How to Write an AA Observation Paper |
