About me

Bev Hamel is a recovered corporate executive and now owns and operates an antique shop in the tiny Historic and National Landmark town of Bethania, North Carolina. She lives above the shop with her husband, two girls, three cats, two Yorkie Puppies in training, and a Dwarf Bunny who is genitically confused. The shop is actually a front for her writing and teaching endeavors. She is a freelance writer and has published short stories, creative nonfiction, essays, poetry, local newspaper articles and was editor for an area women’s magazine. Bev is a 2006 graduate of Salem College and completed her MFA from Goddard College in 2008. Her first nonfiction book Bethania: The Village by the Black Walnut Bottom published by The History Press was released in July 2009.

	The Motley Crew   Blue Ridge Parkway "Mom, are we lost yet?" "No, but I am."
	His Highness Zach A.K.A. The Little Boy A.K.A. The Zachster "If you take my Teddy away, I will cry.
	Princess Zoe A.K.A. Zoe Zoe A.K.A. The Zoester "I wonder if I'll be like them when I grew up?"
	Ziggy A.K.A. The Boy A.K.A. The Zigster    "Zoe gave me her bear because I like to wear pink."
	Aggie A.K.A. Agusta Phillomena A.K.A. The Aggie Bagster "Hey you guys, quiet. I'm trying to sleep." Our beloved Aggie passed away in late August. We will miss her.
	Dezzie A.K.A. The Cat in a Bowl A.K.A. The Dezzter "This is the only safe place in this mad house."
	Izzie A.K.A. The Cat in a Window A.K.A. I Be the Queen "Court is now in session. Bow."
	Chloe A.K.A. Hossenfeffer A.K.A. Honey Bunny "I thought I saw a puddy cat. Are you my mommy?"