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An Ode to Some Like It Scot

May 15, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer 11 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Bad Poetry, Some Like It Scot

Karen’s Favorites

May 4, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Author Favorites

Spring Reading Bouquet

May 1, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer 10 Comments

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...]

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April in Texas = Bluebonnets

April 17, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

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...]

Filed Under: Family, Nature Tagged With: Bluebonnets, Texas Wildflowers

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #8

April 9, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes! I'm Karen Witemeyer. I write western historical romance with feisty heroines, swoon-worthy Texas heros, lots of adventure, and a healthy dash of humor. I'm delighted to … [Read more...]

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