My name is Beth Simone. I’m a fantasy writer living in New South Wales, Australia. I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing & Publishing in November 2023 through off-campus study at Curtin University. Commencing February 2024, I have been studying a Masters degree in Creative Writing through off-campus study at Macquarie University. To put my Bachelors degree to good use, I’m also a freelance editor — I specialise in copyediting but do proofreading as well, plus I’ll be including other services in the future.
My preferred fantasy subgenres to write are epic/high, sword & sorcery, paranormal, magic realism, and dark. I have a specific interest in writing stories within fantasy settings that include strong elements of horror and romance. Part of my writing style involves considering new ways to bend the rules of and subvert the fantasy genre. If you’d like to read some samples of my writing, you can find these in any of the sections under Writing Journal.
Aside from writing prose, I have a passion for reading and writing poetry. I like writing free form or structuring stanzas in my own unique way, usually with the use of rhyme, rhythm, and metaphor. Poetry holds a special place in my life. I believe it is the language of the heart — writing it is cathartic and a way of growing in self-awareness. Some of my favourite poets include Edgar Allan Poe, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Atticus.
If you’d like to reach out to me, I’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form on the Contact page, and I’ll respond to you as soon as I can.