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Ending and Beginning (In Life and Writing)

May 30, 2018 By D'Ann Mateer

I think it’s this way with most authors—by the end of a project you are weary of it. The story. The characters. It feels as if it is the most horrible thing you have ever written, but there it is. Done. Finally. This is especially true, I think, if the story has been more difficult to wrangle than usual. And so during those very final days and hours, it’s hard not to want to shove aside the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family, Writing

A Growing Season

May 16, 2018 By D'Ann Mateer

It’s spring! Do you know what that means? Green grass. New leaves. Colorful flowers. The beginning of a season of growth. The truth is, I don’t pay a lot of attention to that kind of thing. Both of my grandmothers were amazing gardeners. One even owned a greenhouse! I, however, inherited the brownest thumb you can imagine. I even kill the aloe vera plants my mother insists don’t require much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, House and home

My book addiction

May 2, 2018 By D'Ann Mateer

  Hi everyone! I am thrilled to be joining the Inspired by Life … and Fiction blog. You will be able to find me here on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. It’s always daunting to introduce myself to a new group of people (though I hope I’m not entirely new to some of you), but I didn’t have to look around too long to be inspired by life (and fiction!) as to how to make your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, House and home

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