Thank you for visiting my Web site. I’m Beverly Stowe McClure, reader and writer. In these pages you can read about my books, what’s happening in my world and yours, find fun links and cool advice about writing. My site is constantly under construction, so come back often. Stay for a while and let’s talk about books and writing and pets and anything else that grabs your fancy. Leave comments or questions and I’ll get back to you. You can also email me at Beverlysmcclure (at) aol . com. (without the spaces, of course.)
Enjoy your stay.
God bless.
More News!
Breeze is going on tour. You can go with her in the comfort of your own home.
We hope to see you along the way. To learn more please visit
The tour schedule is now listed on my “Appearances” page. You can see where Breeze and I will be each day. We’d love to read your thoughts and comments. See you next week.
Signed Books
To celebrate the upcoming Christmas season, I’m selling books from my site. You can purchase any of my books for $12.00 plus $3.00 for shipping. Send me an email (see above) with your mailing address and how you want the book or books signed, and I’ll send you my address. Then the books will be on their way to you, or I’ll mail them to the address of your choice. Books make awesome Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, so buy one for all the readers in your family and that you know. Get them even for the nonreaders. They might discover how much fun books can be. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait too long.
I’ve added a Video page, with Rebel’s video by Blazing Trailers. Isn’t it awesome? Enjoy.
My Books

Just Breeze
Just Breeze is now available from 4 RV Publishing at the publisher’s site. Pick up copies for all your friends. And for yourself, too. Breeze is also at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Breeze can be purchased from Powell’s Books too. Books make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers.
A ghost that doesn’t want to be a ghost.
A girl who wants to forget her ex-boyfriend with the lying lips.
A 100-year-old neighbor who talks in riddles.
And a handsome sax player who changes everything.
I listened to the Blog Talk Radio Show after it went off the air. Do I really sound like that? Here’s the link: Robin Falls Kids if you’re curious.
Rebel is now a movie star. Yep, you can watch her video at Blazing Trailers.
She also would love for you to visit her blog and read her diary. I am not responsible for her opinions. She is a teenager after all and writes what she thinks. (I love you teens.) Rebel in Blue Jeans is available at Amazon and can be ordered from Barnes and Nobel. Or you can order the book from Twilight Times Books.
I’m now on Twitter and Good Reads.
A blog is under construction for Caves, Cannons and Crinolines,
my forthcoming YA historical. The first review for Caves is posted under Books.
A second review is in. I’m so glad readers are “getting” the story. If you just can’t wait for the paperback to come out, you can buy an ARC in PDF at Twilight Times. Scroll to the second book. That’s Caves. Enjoy.
I’ve also signed contracts for two new books. Frankie’s Perfect Home is a picture book, Guardian Angel Publishing. And Scattered to the Winds is my middle-grade historical about the Orphan Trains, Twilight Times Books.
Me? A Writer?
If anyone had told me I’d be a writer someday, I’d have thought they were crazy. When I was a child I hated to read. School book reports were a nightmare. Even though my eighth-grade teacher sent my poem “Stars” to a high school anthology and it was published, I hated to write. Nevertheless, I attended Midwestern University and became a teacher. Imagien that! I read to my students; I read to my three sons and discovered Dr. Seuss. Who can resist his adorable stories?
Now, I read constantly. I also write fiction and nonfiction for children and teens and try to add humor to my stories even though they sometimes deal with serious subjects.
Who would have thought it?
29 responses so far ↓
Lynn Tincher // July 19, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Very nice site! Good luck!
rebelinbluejeans // July 19, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Hi, Lynn. Thanks for visiting. I still have a lot to do with the site. Also, I hope to participate more on your Ning site. The days just get away from me.
Michael Larsen // July 21, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Thanks for your kind note. We did one teleseminar last week and will do others. If you’d like us to tell you when they are, please send me your email address.
Also, if you’d like to help spread the word about the San Francisco Writing for Change, we’d reallly appreciate it. The conference will be Sat. & Sun., August l6 & l7 at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. It is dedicated to nonfiction writers who want to change the world, one book at a time, and will cover change of all kinds, from the personal to the planetary. Speakers include M*A*S*H* activist/actor Mike Farrell, Gay Hendricks, Susan Griffin, Allan Hamilton, Scoop Nisker, and more. $395 covers breakfasts, lunches and party. For more info visit http://www.sfwritingforchange.org or phone 415 673-0939
Donna McDine // October 8, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Hi Bev…I was delighted to hear today that you received your advance copies of Rebel in Blue Jeans…wonderful news! Can’t wait to read it!
Warmly,
Donna
http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com
rebelinbluejeans // October 8, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Thank you, Donna. Rebel will be on her way to you in a few days.
Beverly
Anarda Nashai // October 9, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Your site is great! I love that you writer for young readers…as there are so many writers like yourself who did inspire me as a girl. I look forward to reading more of your work. Congrats on your success. Best of luck to you in the future!
-Anarda Nashai
author of School Girl
http://www.anardanashai.webs.com!
rebelinbluejeans // October 9, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thank you for the kind comments, Anarda. I look forward to having you in my workshop. Your book, School Girl, sounds interesting. I’ll check it out too as I’m making a Christmas list. My grandkids are used to getting books from me. What can I say?
Kevin Scott Collier // November 23, 2008 at 5:27 am
Bev,
I just signed on with 4 RV Publishing and see your announcement for an upcoming book from them in 2009. Congratulations, my wife and I wish you well with this journey!
- Kevin
rebelinbluejeans // November 23, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Hi, Kevin,
Thanks. I’m excited about working with Vivian and her staff. Congratulations to you, too. I look forward to seeing your work at 4 RV and wish I had a picture book so you could illustrate it.
Bev
normaj // November 24, 2008 at 1:08 am
Hi Bev,
Love the site. Am I learning.
rebelinbluejeans // November 24, 2008 at 1:20 am
Hey, Norma,
Nice to see you here. You’re learning; I’m learning; we’re all learning. Still trying to figure out how parts of this Web site work.
Bev
Terri Forehand // July 21, 2009 at 1:51 am
Hi, just found your site thanks to Donna McDine. I love it and will post info about you and your site on my new writing blog too. Thanks for the wonderful stories and the tips on writing you share with others.
rebelinbluejeans // July 21, 2009 at 2:38 am
Hi Terri,
Thank you for your kind words. That would be great. I’m hopping over to your blog now.
Bev
C. Lee McKenzie // August 1, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Nice to visit here, Beverly. Interesting to find that being a writer came as a surprise–a lovely one though, right?
C. Lee McKenzie // August 1, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I enjoyed my visit, Beverly. It was interesting to find out that writing came as a surprise–a delightful one, right?
Beverly McClure // August 1, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Thanks, C. Lee. I never would have believed it. But I’m a slow learner, I guess. Enjoying every minute.
Dianne G. Sagan // August 7, 2009 at 7:35 pm
i didn’t see a “follow” button to click on so I can follow your blog. Did I miss it?
Thanks,
Dianne
rebelinbluejeans // August 7, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I think it’s that little orange square that says “Subscribe in a Reader” and you have to choose which reader. It’s not like blogspot, but I subscribed through Google and my blogspot sites and this one are together. I think.
I have a blogspot site. http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com
I don’t understand this at all.
Aidana // August 28, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Love to see ‘Just Breeze’ up there …lol. We’re almost there …
Beverly McClure // August 28, 2009 at 2:56 pm
YAY! You’ve been super, Aidana. Can’t wait for the finished product.
Geneva // August 31, 2009 at 10:09 am
I enjoyed my visit, Beverly. It was interesting to find out that writing came as a surprise–a delightful one, right?;. All the best!!
Carmela Martino // September 26, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Hi Bev,
Thanks for posting about your favorite craft books at http://www.TeachingAuthors.com. And good luck with your writing.
Carmela
rebelinbluejeans // September 26, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I enjoyed reading the review and about other good books, Carmela. Thanks. Best of luck to you.
Beverly
Nancy Dickerson // October 22, 2009 at 2:20 am
Bev, I am excited to see you going places with your writing. Your characters are so believable! Reading your work makes me want to finish what I am doing and read some more.
Hugs,
Nancy
rebelinbluejeans // October 22, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Thanks, Nancy. It’s been a long time in coming, and I’m enjoying the ride, after all these years.
So what are you waiting for? Get busy with your story. It sounds like a good one to me.
Bev
Yaya // November 3, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Beverly,
I want to read all of ‘em. You do have a way with words.
I wanted to tell you about a $75 prize being given away. Be sure to head over and read all about it. Hurry ’cause we only have until the 6th of November to enter. Hurry, hurry! ~ Yaya
http://yayashome.blogspot.com
rebelinbluejeans // November 3, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for the kind words, Yaya, and for the tip. I’ll head over that way tonight. Now, I’m getting ready for my signing this evening. Have a super day.
Yaya // December 2, 2009 at 6:31 am
Hi Bev,
I just wanted to let you know that I can hardly wait to read your book, “Listen To The Ghost.” It sounds totally intriguing… and funny. Thanks for posting about your books.
~ Just Joany
http://redwagonflights.blogspot.com
rebelinbluejeans // December 2, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Nice to see you here, Just Joany. I like humor in a story and try to add some most of the time.
Stop by again.
Bev