Author Archives: S.M. Stevens

About S.M. Stevens

Author of "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades" and the "Bit Players" series of YA novels.

Turn Off the Hallmark Channel and Pick Up “Bit Players, Bird Girls and Fake Break-Ups”

Posted on January 4, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Thanks to “yesteryearhomes” for this new 5-star review of Bit Players, Bird Girls and Fake Break-Ups on Amazon: “I love this series of books. Although theater isn’t my thing, my lack of knowledge didn’t affect how much I enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Stage Make-Up Favorite on Pinterest

Posted on January 3, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

 Of the 1,000+ stage set, costume and make-up ideas I’ve pinned on Pinterest, this is one of the top 10 for re-pins — so far, 477 people have shared it. So first, a big thank you to Stafka Pavlova on Behance … Continue reading →

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Bits on Pinterest

Posted on December 1, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

If you haven’t checked out Bit Players on Pinterest, please do! My boards on Stage Sets & Props, Costumes, Stage Make-up and Hair, Performance Videos, and more, are designed to provide tons of ideas for your next production. As you … Continue reading →

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mylittlebookblog Reviews Bit Players 3

Posted on November 11, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

The final review by mylittlebookblog on the Bit Players series is here! Thanks to blogger Lizzy Baldwin for continuing to support the independent authors of the world, and for taking a chance on theatre-focused YA fiction. Here’s what she had … Continue reading →

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Curl Techniques

Posted on November 8, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

If you’ve ever wondered how to get different types of curls using your curling iron, have a look at a Pinterest pin Tiphanie G. recently put on my Bit Players board for Hair & Make-Up Ideas for Stage. I always … Continue reading →

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mylittlebookblog Reviews Bit Players 2

Posted on June 10, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

Thanks to Lizzy at mylittlebookblog for her review of Bit Players, Bullies and Righteous Rebels! I encourage you to check out her blog as she posts oodles of entertaining book reviews – I think she reads a book a day! … Continue reading →

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Theatre Professor Gives Bit Players Rave Review

Posted on May 27, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

Feeling pretty good right now, because Walter R. Stump, an author himself and Professor Emeritus in Theatre at the University of Southern Maine, posted a 5-star review of Bit Players, Bird Girls and Fake Break-Ups on Amazon! I’ll let his beautifully flowing … Continue reading →

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“I’d So Rather Be Reading”…a Bit Players Book

Posted on May 24, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

I’d So Rather Be Reading, an awesome blog for book-lovers, featured Bit Players, Bird Girls and Fake Break-Ups today. Have a look, and follow the blog if you’re an avid reader, as it has regular reviews of new books to … Continue reading →

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500 Pinterest Followers!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

The Bit Players boards on Pinterest have 500 followers as of today!!! Thanks to everyone who has re-pinned from my theatre image boards. Special thanks to those who have added pins to my boards, and commented on them. Let the … Continue reading →

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Emptiness

Posted on May 17, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

An empty school? Cause for celebration. Seniors are out soon if not already. Underclassmen have to get through a few more weeks in most parts of the country and then the halls will be making that beautiful, echo-y sound for … Continue reading →

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