Today is my 33rd wedding anniversary. What a wonderful ride Wes and I have had together so far. From college sweethearts to empty nesters, the Lord has blessed us with tremendous love, laughter, and friendship. We have always supported each other's interests. Wes has never read any of my books, but he talks about them to everyone, and he eagerly joins me on writing trips and book signings. … [Read more...]
An Ode to Some Like It Scot
It is rare that reading a book inspires me to poetic whimsy, but my good friend Pepper Basham has accomplished that feat with her delightful rom com Some Like It Scot. You know, I really shouldn't like this book. It's contemporary, and 95% of what I read is historical. It's told in first person, when I prefer third. Yet I adore all of Pepper's books, so I wasn't about to let any preconceived … [Read more...]
Karen’s Favorites
We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We're sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below. Favorite Beverage (whether hot or cold): Hot, black tea sweetened with honey. I import my tea from a shop my … [Read more...]
Spring Reading Bouquet
If you were to put together a bouquet of books that you either have read or plan to read this spring, and each genre is a different flower type, how eclectic would your bouquet be? Bouquets of a dozen roses can be dramatic and beautiful, while bouquets of a dozen different flowers can be cheerful and fun, so there are no wrong answers. My bouquet fits in a small vase since I don't have much … [Read more...]
April in Texas = Bluebonnets
When late March arrives, I start looking for bluebonnets. Where I live in Abilene, we don't get the dramatic fields of flowers that you see in the Hill Country. Our bluebonnets come later in the spring and are harder to find, but you'll hear me cry, "Bluebonnets!" and point out the car window whenever I happen to drive past a patch. In fact, last week I did precisely that when in the car with my … [Read more...]
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