Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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Secretariat’s Race Into Fiction

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I was fortunate to attend a writer's conference this past November with Inspired by Life... and Fiction's own Tamera Alexander.  While Tammy and I were talking about our upcoming releases (To Win Her Favor and A Love Like Ours) we realized that both books were scheduled to release at the same time and that both books feature Thoroughbred racehorses.  Not just Thoroughbred racehorses, but horses … [Read more...]

Deadline Getaway

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Over the years, I've heard of authors dashing off in search of solitude so that they can complete their manuscripts before their deadlines.  I remember Kristan Higgins talking about escaping to a scenic inn with gourmet food.  And I remember Deeanne Gist mentioning a stay in a remote cabin. Well, I went on a two-night deadline getaway this week.  Not to a charming inn or rustic cabin.  No, I … [Read more...]

Book Launch!

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I celebrated the release of A Love Like Ours last night with a 'book launch'! I've done a few book signings in the past.  A very few.  I don't tend to seek them out because: Only friends and family attend.  If you're lucky. As the author, you spend a significant amount of time at the signing standing alone next to the little table the book store has very graciously set up for you, … [Read more...]

Cover Models!

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I was able to interview the models on the covers of my past two books and had my fingers crossed that I'd be able to do the same for A Love Like Ours.  Thanks to Skye and Killian, the two lovely people on the front of A Love Like Ours, I'm continuing the cover model interview tradition!  They patiently, graciously answered my questions.  At my request, Skye even recorded some of her answers.  Be … [Read more...]

The Making of a Book Cover

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Jennifer Parker, the graphic designer who has designed all four of the covers for my Bethany House novels, is a very gracious person.  I may have a bit of a frustrated graphic designer within me because I always ask Jennifer inquisitive questions about my covers.  She always answers them with great patience.  She sends me 'behind the scenes scoop' on the creation of my covers.  And I send her … [Read more...]

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