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Weird Things Writers Say (and What They Really Mean)

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Those of us in the publishing profession have developed a lingo all our own.  If you've spent any time at all interacting with authors on social media, then you've probably been treated to it.  And if you're a reader and not a writer type, some of it may have struck you as peculiar and/or baffling.  Thus, I thought I'd offer a writer-civilian translation guide.... "I'm on deadline." First of … [Read more...]

Cover Model Interview

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If you happened to see my last blog post about the making of Her One and Only's cover, then you know that the couple on the cover are a real life husband and wife. Their names are Aaron and Melissa and they very kindly allowed me to interview them!  Thank you so much, Aaron and Melissa.  I'm honored to have the two of you on my novel's cover.  It was a treat to get to know you via these … [Read more...]

Behind the Scenes of Her One and Only’s Cover Shoot

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Like many readers, I'm fascinated by the creative process that results in a book cover!  For every book in my Porter series, I've shared a 'behind the scenes' peek into the cover shoot.  I'm delighted to continue the tradition today with this post about the making of Her One and Only's cover! A few fascinating facts: Every Porter Family cover features a real life couple!  Both Undeniably … [Read more...]

My Writing Closet (…and a giveaway!)

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Please extend a very warm welcome to my friend Jill Lynn!   Jill and I met a few years ago at an American Christian Fiction Writers conference.  Then, Jill was an unpublished writer who'd been nominated for (and went on to win) a Genesis award for her work.  Now, she's multi published!  AND she's giving one Inspired by Life...and Fiction reader a copy of her brand new release.  Check the bottom of … [Read more...]

Tea Traditions (and a giveaway)!

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It's a treat for me to welcome my friend Jill Kemerer back to Inspired by Life and Fiction!  When Jill visited last time, I mentioned that she wrote 12 novels before finally receiving her first publishing contract.  This month, her third novel releases!  Jill has released THREE NOVELS in one year.  Praise to the One who is, "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."  Ephesians … [Read more...]

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