Please welcome my friend, author Carla Laureano, to Inspired by Life...and Fiction! She's giving away a paperback copy of one of her books (!) so be sure to read through to the end for details. I met Carla at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference three years ago. She was a finalist for the Genesis Award, a prestigious recognition given to unpublished authors. Not long after that … [Read more...]
A Peek Into my Photo Album
Writing is a solitary profession. Most writers are introverts who enjoy being alone, appreciate quiet, and can amuse themselves with the power of their mighty imaginations. For me, though, writing can be a little overly lonely at times. Take today, for example. Other than people who are related to me, and the cashiers at the stores I visited, and the little people I drive via car pool, I … [Read more...]
4 Steps For Beginning Writers
One of the questions I'm often asked in interviewers, or by friends, or by strangers is, "What are your recommendations for beginning writers?" Chances are, even if you yourself have no interest in writing, you know at least one person who does have that interest. Thus, I thought I'd summarize my suggestions here! 1. Educate yourself on the craft of writing. When I first decided … [Read more...]
Why Fictional Heroes Wouldn’t Make Good Real Life Husbands
The last time I blogged I addressed the topic of whether romance novels can lead to discontent within marriage. You can read the post (and the terrific discussion that followed) here. Rachael made this comment on the post: "As much as I like Mr. Darcy, there are reasons I’m married to my husband and not a brooding aristocrat." And THAT, in turn, gave me the idea for this post. Special thanks … [Read more...]
Romance Novel Hangover?
I recently received a note from a sweet reader. She complimented my books, then made the following thought-provoking comments. I asked for her permission to share them here, which she gave [thank you!], so here goes... "I can't imagine that any woman married to the men in your books wouldn't be wildly happy in their relationships. Sometimes I wonder if books like yours are better suited for … [Read more...]
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