Happy Friday, my dear Inspired by Life... and Fiction readers! It's my pleasure to introduce you to my friend Melissa Tagg, who is guest-posting here today. Melissa writes charming, funny, sweet, and wonderful contemporary Christian romances. If you haven't read her books yet, you're in for a treat! Thanks for joining us, Melissa! -Becky One of the things I love about … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Survive Summer With Kids Underfoot
Summer has reached the Wade house! Boy, we really limped and crawled our way through those final few weeks of the school year. Last Wednesday I had nothing to pack in my son's lunch except almonds and potato chips. His Highness had to make an emergency mercy trip to the grocery store, then dash to the school to add a few more items to his lunchbox. Somehow, some way, I got my manuscript … [Read more...]
The End of An Era
It's that time of year! Graduation time. Caps and gowns. Ceremonies. Diplomas. We have a graduate in the family. A preschool graduate, that is. My youngest child finished her preschool career a week ago and will attend kindergarten in the fall. Which means that the Wade family has completed our long history at the sweet and nurturing church preschool in our neighborhood that all three of … [Read more...]
You Know You’re a Writer On Deadline When….
Most of the year, my job as a writer requires a manageable amount of my time. I'm able to accomplish my writing and take care of my family and home. And then there's the time of the year when two things happen simultaneously. I have a book release (which always comes with lots of marketing efforts). And I have a book due (which always comes with a deadline). I'm in the thick of that time … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes of My Cover Shoot
I’m fascinated by the process of creating covers! I'm especially fascinated when the cover in question happens to be one of my covers. Last time I blogged, I introduced you to Stephanie and Leigh, Meant to Be Mine’s cover models. Today, I'm excited to share behind-the-scenes photos taken the day of the cover shoot. Last September, when I learned that Meant to Be Mine's shoot was approaching, … [Read more...]