I’m featuring my short story “A Delicate Deception” this month. Sick of being the loser of his family, Mark brings his beautiful friend Amelia as his date to his cousin’s wedding. Both are happy to pretend for Mark’s family, until their lies unravel. #shortstory Read now at shop.bethmartinbooks.com

A simple flower shape full of twists and turns. Can you find your way out? Get easy-to-print versions of all my mazes in your inbox by signing up for my author newsletter at bmbook.link/join ! #mondaymaze

I feel like I’m waiting for a story idea to bite me and not let go. Any other writers feel like certain stories won’t let you rest until they’re told? #amwriting #writerchat

My appearance for Big Lick Comic Con NOVA has been confirmed! 🎉 Come see me and grab copies of Puzzling Escapes or my fiction books. It’s a full weekend of comics, cosplay, collectibles, gaming, and all things fandom—come join the fun! #authorsigning

Just a quiet evening at a bookstore takes a wild turn when you get locked inside! Will you be able to escape? Find out in my book, Puzzling Escapes: Trapped in the Bookstore! #mustread #puzzlebook

Here’s a beautiful field of daisies to get lost in. Do you even want to find your way out of the gorgeous spring day? Get easy-to-print versions of all my mazes in your inbox by signing up for my author newsletter at bmbook.link/join ! #mondaymaze

I have a hard time with poetry, but that’s okay! The joy is in creating! Drop a quick 2-minute poem in the comments—I’d love to read what you can come up with 🖋️

Authors: no matter your opinions on the use of AI, make sure to protect your work from being trained on. Get all the details on my website post at bmbook.link/new-post

Spring is here! I wanted to celebrate with a pretty lavender maze—the look and SMELL amazing!!  Get easy-to-print versions of all my mazes in your inbox by signing up for my author newsletter at bmbook.link/join ! #mondaymaze

I want to be outdoors so baaaaaad! BZZZZZZ 🐝😝

I tried an AI book positioning report from Bublish—and it was actually really helpful. Positioning matters more than people think. If you get it wrong, your book either disappears or reaches the wrong readers and gets bad reviews. Worth checking out, especially for newer authors!

Is it SPRING yet?? I sure hope so! Check out my April newsletter for my thoughts on spring flowers and bookish news. Don’t get my newsletter? Sign up at bmbook.link/join !

Read my post full of practical tips for authors interested in tabling at events! Find it on my website: bethmartinbooks.com

This eight-pointed star was a lot of fun to make! I made it almost round so I could pack lots of paths (and dead ends!) inside. Sign up for my newsletter at bmbook.link/join to get printable versions of the mazes I share on social media!

This chart was inspired by one of the cats trying to eat a piece of string. She’s okay! Just gave us a scare 😹

Not only are there several Sharverse Anthologies currently in the works (like Starship Blunder 3!!) there are several published ones that you can read and enjoy RIGHT NOW! All are available on Amazon, or get the Starship Blunder ebooks at my store shop.bethmartinbooks.com

I attempted radial symmetry for this maze. I think it looks fun, and I hope the unique layout doesn’t make the maze too difficult. Get more mazes in my maze book at bmbook.link/maze-book

The only “plant” that survived in my house was the Christmas tree 🪴🪾🪦

Galaxy Con Richmond is THIS WEEKEND, starting on Thursday through Sunday. I’ll be there with copies of Starship Blunder, Puzzling Escapes, and more!

I had to do a traditional 5-pointed star as part of my star-inspired mazes for March! Did you know you can get my mazes sent to your email every month in my newsletter? Sign up at bmbook.link/join !

I also have the occasional picture of a deer if they let me get close enough! 📸🐈

The BLUNDER crew can’t catch a break, even with a brand new starship, in this hilarious anthology. Plus, you can jump straight in even if you haven’t read the first STARSHIP BLUNDER! Learn more at and grab your copy at starshipblunder.xyz

I’m looking to the stars for maze-shape inspirations this month! Did you know I have a whole book of my hand-drawn mazes? Learn more at bmbook.link/maze-book !

People don’t make me happy; books make me happy 📚📗😁📖📚

Ready to contribute to the next collection of zany sci-fi tales featuring an unlucky starship and her crew? Submissions are now OPEN for the next Starship Blunder anthology. Get the details at bmbook.link/sb3

Check your inbox for my March Newsletter! If you’re not getting my monthly newsletter packed with fun content and bookish news, make sure to sign up at bmbook.link/join

Coffee also counts as hydration and self-care in my book. ☕

Yay for new favorites!! Looks like I should keep writing!

What a beautiful night to get lost in love! Did you know newsletter subscribers get printable versions of my mazes every month? Sign up now at bethmartinbooks.com!

I like HAVING a plan, but following a plan… that gets dicey 🤣

Good thing I’m working on more titles for the Puzzling Escapes series!! I love to hear that readers enjoy the books I’ve worked so hard to write 🩷📚

Get lost in some cool Gothic architecture—literally! Did you know I have a book of mazes? Check it out at bmbook.link/maze-book

IF the stores didn’t sell out 🍫😍

Thinking about vending at a comic con as an author? After years behind a table, I’ve learned what works (bring fewer titles) and what doesn’t (bad wi-fi + no AC 😅). I shared the highlights in a new post: Why I Love Fan Cons as an Author Read it here: https://www.bmbook.link/new-post

When I had the idea for these books, I had grand ideas of readers being able to puzzle through them anywhere, even on a flight with no wi-fi! #customerreview #mustread

Hearts on fire ❤️‍🔥 Better solve this maze before you get burnt out! Follow me for mazes every Monday!

And all the story lines fight in my head to see which one all write out first! #writerproblems

I know that book reviews aren’t FOR the authors, but early reviews for Puzzling Escapes: Trapped in the Bookstore let me know I’ve tapped into something really cool!

Ready for some GOTHIC ROMANCE themed mazes? Get lost in love all month long 💖 (Get all my #mazes in your inbox by signing up for my newsletter at bethmartinbooks.com!)

Check your inbox for my February newsletter! It’s full of great content and book news. If you don’t get it, sign up at bethmartinbooks.com!

Feel free to send snacks if you’re really worried! #bookaddict #booklover

My friend is putting together a SHAREVERSE ANTHOLOGY and is looking for submissions! Think police procedural in a high-fantasy, steampunk setting. I plan on writing a story. Learn more at jasonabofsky.com/guardians-of-mistforge

Here’s another cozy, winter escape snowflake maze. The three lines of symmetry make these mazes a little harder to make and extra fun to solve! If you haven’t yet, consider grabbing a copy of my new book, “Fill the Maze-Void in Your Life” Available now at bmbook.link/maze-book

This is why I start puzzle quests in the EARLY evening instead of right before bed! #latenightpuzzles

I’ve started filling in my 2026 event calendar. My first confirmed appearance will be Richmond Galaxy Con in March! Know of any cool events? Tell me about them in the comments!

I think this snowflake is my favorite maze for this month! I wanted something delicate with lots of cutouts, and if turned out perfect! 😍❄️ Find more fun mazes in my new book, “Fill the Maze-Void in Your Life” Available now at bmbook.link/maze-book

A slighly messy, disorganized library 🤣 #bookaddict

OMG 2025 was a HUGE year for me as an author. If you haven’t read my year-in-review post yet, go check it out on my website bethmartinbooks.com

Is there a better retreat than staying inside with a warm blanket and a cozy book? Enjoy the winter escape with this snowflake maze! If you like this puzzle, you’ll love my new maze book “Fill the Maze-Void in Your Life” Available now at bmbook.link/maze-book