Mary Beth Miller

Contributing Writer
Mary Beth Miller. - Photo by Nathan Miller.
Mary Beth Miller. - Photo by Nathan Miller.

Mary Beth Miller is the author of two Young Adult novels from Dutton Children's Books, Aimee (2002) and On the Head of a Pin (2006). Some of her previous jobs include production editor for Appleton & Lange, a medical and nursing publisher, copy editor, and proofreader. She has been a reader all her life and a writer for nearly as long. She lives in Granbury, TX with her husband and kids. She also loves to ride and train her horses, quilt, and garden.

Latest Articles

Invasive Species: Kudzu
With over 7 million acres of land overtaken by kudzu, the United States is fighting a losing battle against the invasive vine.
Dec 27, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Quilt Out Loud's and Quilt It's Charming Hostess Jodie Davis
Always creating something, Jodie Davis is known throughout the quilting and crafting worlds for her cheerful projects and vibrant imagination.
Dec 6, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Laurel Burch: Magical Artist and Designer
Self-taught artist Laurel Burch designed an imaginary world of fantastic creatures and people that wove their way into the hearts of people everywhere.
Dec 5, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Bill McKibben: Environmental Author, Speaker, and Activist
BIll McKibben is a renowned environmental journalist and was one of the first to raise the alarm over the growing climate crisis.
Jun 24, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Orpingtons: Calm, Beautiful Heritage Chickens
Backyard poultry farmers have fallen for Orpingtons, a docile, easy to handle, and attractive chicken breed that provides eggs and meat in a small space.
May 29, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Quilting's Star Lady: Alex Anderson
Alex Anderson's one of the most influential and well-loved quilters in the world. A television host, author, and teacher, she has taught millions to sew.
May 20, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Jim Hansen's Storms of My Grandchildren — A Review
In Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen explores the causes of global warming, its effects on the world today, and ways these effects can be reduced.
May 6, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Jim Hansen's Fee-and-Dividend Solution to Global Warming
Fee-and-dividend is a proposed US legislative solution to cut world fossil fuel emissions and reward those who curb their carbon footprint.
Apr 26, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Build a Quilting Ironing Surface for a Standard Ironing Board
Building a large ironing surface to allow the easy ironing of quilt tops, fabric, and other craft projects is simple and fast with these instructions.
Apr 16, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller
Saving the Heritage Chicken Breeds
Many chicken breeds are on the Endangered Species list because breeders have used only one or two breeds for egg or meat production and abandoned all others.
Mar 7, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller