I was fortunate to attend the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat yesterday in Nashville!  The day was organized by Carrie, Annie, and Bonnie, the fabulous ladies behind the Reading is my Superpower, Just Commonly, and Overcoming with God blogs.  Approximately 30 authors and 120 readers were in attendance. The day kicked off with praise and worship followed by talks from Mary Connealy, Ruth … [Read more...]

I'm an Olmypics-aholic. Every few years, when the Olympics roll around, my enthusiasm for the games inevitably outpaces my husband's.  He'll pad off, shaking his head, searching for a saner room of the house to retreat to while I attempt to watch every hour of evening Olympic coverage plus as much as I can squeeze in on the weekends and via the Today Show in the mornings. My first Olympic … [Read more...]

Please welcome author Catherine West to Inspired by Life...and Fiction today!  This month, Cathy is celebrating the release of her first traditionally published novel.  Many of you may have already read her independently published books, Yesterday's Tomorrow, Hidden in the Heart, and Bridge of Faith.  Glad to have you here, Cathy! -Becky The release of a new book comes with … [Read more...]

Most of the dangerous adventures I encounter happen to fictional characters and take place within my imagination.  But one morning this past week, I encountered a [slightly] dangerous real life situation. My 7 year old and I pulled out of our neighborhood onto a busy six lane road en route to the gym.  I was driving in the middle lane when my car suddenly died.  Luckily, there were no other … [Read more...]